Everyday Happiness - Finding Harmony and Bliss

303-Why Saying No Is Actually More Kind Than Saying Maybe Later

Oftentimes we push off the no because we don’t want to hurt any feelings or we’re just indecisive.  But actually, that’s worse than just being honest and kind with your no. 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and I’m saying no to morning coffee dates sporadically scattered around my calendar.  I love connecting and it’s so easy for me to say yes, not only for the connection, but the coffee.  But what I realized during the pandemic, is that I am more of an introvert than I realized and if I want to achieve my goals, I need to be aware of where I spend my time.  So I’ve created boundaries.  And I wanted to share what that looks like and also some inspiration from an article that I read that said How to Say No to “Grabbing Coffee” by Jenny Taitz and Greg McKeown.   

 

I’ve learned that I have the most energy and creative brain function in the morning and I need to capture that time so that I can be the most productive and efficient.  

 

What was so interesting about this article is that they argue a softer no, like saying, not this week and pushing it off is actually worse than a flat-out nope, can’t do it.  

 

What struck me, as we talked about our Intentional Margins in the last two episodes is that the authors make a great point that not all time is created equal and how we feel and the energy it takes to devote to something is also worthy of some decision making.  I talk about this in the way we create our ideal weeks.    

 

But they go on to say that “You may realize that devoting more than one night a week to a work dinner deprives you of being able to spend time with a loved one or on a passion project.”  So this goes back to our pillars.  How do we want to spend our time?  We can go out every night of the week, which may feed our connection pillar, but is that activity actually a detriment to another pillar.  This is the harmony we are all after.  The time spent in each pillar is not equal.  

 

This is a holistic approach to how we design our life.   And in closing, the authors argue for a firm but compassionate no, if it really is not something that is aligned with your Intentional Margins® right now. They say you can do this by “warmly validating, honestly expressing preferences, and offering something pleasant if you can’t contribute personally — whether that’s a nice alternative like an email introduction, a better time to chat, or simple well-wishes.”  

 

So when you feel bombarded with tasks that do not align with your margins and you have the capacity to say no (so it’s not something your boss needs)  - consider being firm and kind.  It goes a long way.  No one wants to be hanging on for a “yes” if you already know the answer is a big fat “no”.  

 

Until next time, remember, kindness is contagious. 

 

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302-Intentional Margins® Pillars Part 2 of 2

Part two of our Intentional Margins® pillars is a deeper dive into examples of how you might establish your own pillars. 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and yesterday we talked about creating 4 pillars, like buckets, categories for where we think our Intentional Margins® fall.  Today, I wanted to go a little deeper into those pillars with some examples to help you sort out how this would work for you. 

 

I am going to share 4 pillars as a guide. First, connection with your community. Second Family time both individually and together.  Third Health and Finally Work.  

 

Let’s dive in.  The community pillar could look like coffee or a happy hour, or attending a larger gathering like a conference. For me, it could be the weekly coffee chat in my membership community. 

 

Family time can look like family game night, something we all enjoy and do together.  It can also look like one on one time with each of my family members doing something they enjoy. 

 

Health can be tricky right and there are so many ways to go about it.  Perhaps it’s movement.  This could look like time walking in nature to prioritize my physical health and mental well being.  It could also be conscious healthy eating - being mindful of what we put into our bodies.  Or maybe it’s a renewed commitment to taking those daily vitamins.  

 

For work, that is purposeful and fulfilling it can look like head down on a project.  Perhaps it’s finishing something or writing a book.  For me, it’s launching kindness cards - a new product line and store this quarter.   

 

So, as you can see with these 4 pillars, and you can make up your own, there are 2 very similar ones, connection with other people.  Connection is a value that brings me increased happiness, so it is a very high priority for me.  For you, maybe one pillar is enough in the connection space.  

 

We also have health and work.  Work could easily be a hobby for you.  I kept in the businessy one because sometimes, when you are doing something new, or you have a big thing going on, it takes priority and that’s ok.  This is a season.  And some seasons look like more work.  Now how the time gets allotted is a different question, it’s not all equal.   

 

Are you with me?  Do you see where we are going with this?  If we wake up in the morning and look at our to-do list and our email, which is just another to-do list and start reacting to the day, we haven’t done ourselves any favors.  We haven’t prioritized our pillars.  

 

In this example, kindness cards get the bulk of the day when the children are at school.  And because I make it a priority for the day, I am unavailable for the less urgent tasks - they wait.  

 

Health shows up in a 30 minute walk 5 times a week.  We’ll do family game night on Friday night at 6:00 pm so I can feel connected with my family.  Saturday morning I’ll sneak out for an hour to have coffee with a friend.  The remaining weekend I will devote myself to tasks around the house that set me up for a successful week, that looks like laundry for me. 

 

The weekend is also time to be with my family as we run to and from activities or play outside.  Sometimes my husband and I run errands together, it’s so much more fun with a partner in crime.  So I enjoy that time when he accompanies me.     

 

This is one example to identify pillars and see how they show up on your calendar.  I would guess if connection is a pillar and you’ve been head down in your office for 3 days straight, you are going to start to feel out of balance.  It’s a process and I invite you to experiment with it exactly the way that fits your life.  

 

Until next time, remember, kindness is contagious.  

 

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301-Intentional Margins® Pillars Part 1 of 2

Today we are asking the question: What domains in your life do you want to prioritize, in this season? Oftentimes we’re on the hamster wheel of to-dos and we don’t stop to take a breath, so today we prioritize. 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and I’m wondering, how are you finding the coveted balance that we all crave?  Maybe it’s finding the balance in the day, between tasks, or maybe it’s finding the harmony in the week, as a whole.  Or perhaps you look at the next few months as a season and you think about what your priorities are for a season. 

 

I invite you to ask yourself, what domains in your life do you want to prioritize, in this season?  

Is it work - perhaps you have a big deadline - or maybe it is community, family, kids, hobbies. 

 

Oftentimes, we get so busy on the hamster wheel of to-dos, we don’t stop to think about what we really want.  What are the priorities right now? How can we achieve the to-dos and also find those Intentional Margins® to fulfil our priorities.  

 

Do you beat yourself up over not engaging in what you believe are your priorities, but feel like you can’t - you’re pulled in too many directions?  Oh wow - can’t is a strong word.  And if we’re feeling like we are tethered to the to-do list, to the work, to the obligations, and those activities are not helping you feel fulfilled happiness, we need to take a breath.  

 

Intentional Margins® is a filter.  I know how it feels to feel so busy you can’t breathe, you are just in the depths of overwhelm.  Sometimes, it’s just noticing that we actually have more margin than we realize - especially when we are feeling overwhelmed.  And when we get those small margins, to notice and use them to fill our cup.   

 

This week, I invite you to create 4 pillars of where your Intentional Margins® would fall.  Where do you feel like your time would make you the most fulfilled, the most calm - if that’s what you are after.  Ask yourself, what has the greatest priority right now.  

 

Next, I invite you to put one activity - it doesn’t have to be long - on the calendar for each pillar.  This can be a 15 minute walk in nature.  This can be a coffee date with a friend. This can be a 5 minute meditation or 20 minutes to knit.  The margins are completely up to you.  

 

And until next time, where we dive more into the 4 pillars, remember, kindness is contagious. 

 

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300-Celebrating 300 Episodes

YAY!  Today we celebrate and I have a quick fun story.

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, Happiness Curator and Kindness Crusader.  And today, we’re blowing up the balloons and popping the confetti.  We’re celebrating 300 episodes of Everyday Happiness.  That’s incredible.  It wouldn’t be possible without my team, so Blessy, Chelsey, Jeimy, and Jeff get a shout out.  I adore you all so much and I am so grateful for your unique contribution to this show. 

 

And we couldn't have gotten to 300 episodes without the loyal listener, that’s you.  Thank you for the shares, the likes, smashing that subscribe button and the reviews.  It means so much to us to have your 5 star reviews.  When there are days that this feels hard -- and there are -- your reviews remind us of our purpose for this show and it keeps us going.  

 

The other day a woman told me that her membership connects every week on Sundays and one of the topics in their discussion is their thoughts on the past week of Everyday Happiness episodes.  That is incredible.  I’m totally blown away.  We love to hear stories like this.   

 

So today - we are cheers-ing you, and sending so much gratitude for you into the Universe.  I hope you feel it.  Make it a great day.  We are honored to have you in our circle.   Until next time, remember, kindness is contagious. 

 

 

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299-Finding-Happiness-Is-Not-Like-Finding-The-Buried-Treasure

Wouldn’t it be easy if we could all just find the buried happiness treasure and be totally set for life?     

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, Happiness Curator and Kindness Crusader.  And today, I am letting you in on a not-so-secret, secret.  Happiness is not something you find.  It’s not something that one day you wake up and you are finally happy.  And it’s certainly not found in the dreams or material items we pursue.  

 

When you achieve the dream or job promotion, you won’t find more happiness.  When you get a new car or a bigger house, it won’t make you happier.  It’s scientifically not possible to find fulfilled happiness in this way.  

 

Happiness comes from within.  It’s a process, not an event.  It’s a journey, not a destination. Happiness is about becoming, it’s about being.  And that is all work we do on the inside.  

 

If you have a good life or a not so good life, all of the fulfilled happiness is inside you.   

 

Many thought leaders and experts will say Happiness is a choice. From Kirk Wilkinson, author of The Happiness Factor or Shawn Anchor, author of Happy Secrets to Better Work and countless others.  But here’s the thing.  What does that mean? 

 

I think it means that the work is internal.  I also believe this is a sliding scale.  If you are experiencing depression, telling you to be happy will not help you and you need to seek medical advice.  

 

We know that happiness is made up of our genetics, our circumstances and then what we can control.  Scientists differ on the ratios to split that pie, but 20-40% of our happiness pie can be determined by us -- that’s great news. 

 

If happiness is a choice, and you are living a good life, then why is it so hard to be happy? Maybe it’s easy, intellectually, to make the choice to be happy?    But you can try that and still not be happy. What the researchers are getting at is that it’s the journey rather than the goal. 

 

That’s why this is a daily podcast.  It’s a journey.  More than anything it’s a reminder to choose happiness.  Today, I invite you to show up for your happiness in exactly the way that feels right for you.  Until next time, remember, kindness is contagious. And spreading kindness will in fact, boost your happiness. 

 

 

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298-Can Money Buy Happiness?

Can money buy happiness? Contrary to popular belief it can…if done properly. Tune in to learn how you can spend money to buy happiness! 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and today we are talking money! I'm sure you have heard of the age-old saying, "Money doesn't buy happiness," but what if it could? Isabella Kwai reported in the Atlantic that studies have shown that money actually can buy happiness. 

 

But let’s slow down. We’ve gone round and round about money here on Everyday Happiness.  Whether it can or cannot buy happiness.  If you use money for basic needs, it’s pretty solid that it does buy happiness.  If you have enough money, more money won’t want you happier.  But today, let’s dig in to what Isabella Kwai reports about happiness and money. 

 

It has been found that money used to purchase social experiences can actually increase your happiness levels. Take note that there are a few keywords there. 

 

First, "experiences." We have talked about the hedonic treadmill theory before. This is the tendency that humans revert to their original level of happiness after growing accustomed to a purchase. It has been found that people revert back to that initial happiness level faster after a material purchase rather than an experience. Essentially, it is easier to get used to a new bedspread than a zip-lining tour in Costa Rica. 

 

The second keyword is "social." While studies have shown that experiences offer more happiness, social experiences offer more happiness than solitary experiences. Therefore, a fancy dinner for one provides less happiness than dinner for two or three. 

 

So, when trying to use money to buy happiness, the highest-ranking purchases are social experiences. 

 

However, there is a major contingency. Your personality plays heavily into how this theory works, especially in the differences between extroverts and introverts. Introverts tend to prefer quieter experiences, like a trip to a bookstore or a picnic in the park with a couple of friends, whereas an extrovert may enjoy a concert or a night on the town with a big group of people. 

So, if you are thinking about trying out this idea, I caution you to think carefully about your personality and which experiences you would actually enjoy. 

 

Lastly, it is essential to note that your monetary savings and happiness correlate. If you are deep in debt or don't have that much padding in your bank account, buying experiences will likely just add more stress. Therefore, if that is where you are in life, focus on finding free experiences to enjoy and continue adding to that savings account.

 

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Inspired by this article in The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/04/how-to-buy-happiness/517806/ 

297-Finding Happiness In Beauty

You can find happiness in the beauty around you. In this episode, learn why beauty increases happiness and how you can utilize it. 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and today we are talking about how beauty relates to happiness. 

 

The world is full of beauty and ugliness, wretchedness and magnificence, charm and disgust. If we didn't have both, we couldn't truly appreciate beauty for what it is and the happiness that it brings us. 

 

A statistical analysis by professor Abraham Goldberg and an app study by George MacKerron found that beauty can initiate happiness.

 

It was found that people reported higher levels of happiness when experiencing moments of beauty, such as attending the ballet, visiting an art museum, participating in an artistic activity, etc. 

 

To put it in perspective, let's look at Alain de Botton's book The Architecture of Happiness. Here he compared what one feels when they walk into a McDonald's compared to walking into a beautiful cathedral. I'm sure you can relate. Walking into a McDonald's, with its harsh colors, uncomfortable seating, and fast-paced vibe, can make one feel anxious; they certainly aren't stopping to enjoy the scenery around them. Whereas when one walks into a beautiful cathedral, one experiences a sense of serenity. You feel at peace as you walk around and take the time to stare up at the stain-glass windows. 

 

While you are content to satisfy your hunger with a Big Mac, you feel true happiness after experiencing such beauty. 

 

A common explanation, which has studies to back it up, is that beauty is an evolutionary trait that has signaled success throughout history. Beauty is often seen as a sign of good health, greater reproductive success, and a higher chance of economic achievements. Being beautiful has historically come with a lot of perks, which translates to how we view the world around us. While society's standards are changing to be less about beauty and more about who we are on the inside, it doesn't mean that we can't take advantage of this evolutionary trait to boost our happiness. 

 

How can we do that? It's simple, take the time to enjoy the beauty around you, whether that means admiring a building's architecture, smelling a flower, or taking a trip to a charming town. You can even create beauty in your everyday life by putting up a tapestry, planting a garden, or doing a home improvement project. So, today, take a moment to appreciate something beautiful in your life. 

 

 

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Inspired by this article in The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/08/the-beautyhappiness-connection/375678/ 

296-Happiness -Benefits Of Walking

I was writing this title and the song lyrics “take a walk on the wild side” popped into my head.  I didn’t think I could use that as a title, but it sure did make me giggle inside, which, of course, boosted my happiness. 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and today we are talking about the benefits of walking for your happiness. 

 

When was the last time you took a walk without distractions? This means no texting, no music, no podcast (not even me), no nothing?

 

Has it been a while? Taking the time to go for a walk during your busy schedule may be hard enough, but to do it without any distractions or multi-tasking is even harder. I get it! But what if I were to tell you that walking, just walking, could boost your happiness?

 

A 2008 study found that walking not only improves your health through exercise but it also decreases depression and gives people greater vigor. A 2016 study also found that regular walks by the elderly provided the same results as well as improved mental health. So, why wouldn’t you want to take a walk?

 

Remember, there are no limits or expectations when it comes to taking a walk. For most of us, it will be a 30-minute jaunt around the neighborhood, but there truly are no boundaries. I'll give you two examples: In The Atlantic, happiness scientist Author Brooks, talks about the benefits of his 100-mile walk on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. He spent a week walking and truly found peace by letting all his pent-up jumbled thoughts out by actually taking the time to think about them. In contrast, one of my teammates, Chelsey, experienced a sunrise meditation walk of about 50 feet over the course of an hour (yes…that is a super slow walk) when staying at a Buddhist temple in South Korea. There, she was encouraged to embrace silence and to let go of errant thoughts to meditate by walking. 

 

How you choose to pursue your walk and the purpose behind it is up to you, but the sheer act of taking time to walk each day or even a few times a week can drastically improve your happiness levels. Therefore, today I challenge you to take a walk. Whether it is 10 minutes or an hour, just take the time to get out there, distraction-free, and walk. 

 

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Inspired by this article in The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/09/happiness-walking-pilgrimage/620075/ 

 

295-Optimist Or Pessimist?

Would you say you are an optimist or a pessimist? If you are a pessimist or are feeling pessimistic lately, there are actions you can take to improve your optimism. 

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and if I were to ask you which side you tend to fall on, would you say you were an optimist or a pessimist? 

 

Studies have shown that optimist character traits lead to better physical and mental health, higher motivation, a longer lifespan, and lower stress levels. So, why wouldn't everyone want to be an optimist? Well, optimism and pessimism, while partially hereditary, tend to stem from childhood experiences. It's a classic nature vs. nurture debate. 

 

Martin Seligman, a clinical psychologist, author, former president of the American Psychological Association, and father of modern positive psychology, found that optimism can be increased through practiced optimism training. This training tends to focus on the 3 Ps of Cognitive Distortions - personalization, pervasiveness, and permanence. 

 

First, personalization. This is how we diagnose when bad things happen. Pessimists tend to blame themselves, whereas optimists recognize the reality of the situation and focus on doing better next time. 

 

Second, pervasiveness. Pervasiveness is when you take the results of an event and contribute them to the rest of your life. Pessimists take negative results, and optimists take positive results. For example, a pessimist might say a failed job interview means they will never get a job. 

 

Third, permanence. This is whether one views a negative situation as temporary or permanent. For example, a musician who performed poorly would either think, "I've always been a terrible musician," or "I played poorly today because X, but I'll do better next time”. 

By relearning and taking a more positive mindset to these three cognitive distortions, people can improve their optimism and happiness. 

 

I do want to caution that improving optimism doesn't happen overnight. Just like relearning any skill, it takes time and patience. I also want to note that there is such a thing as being too optimistic. This is when people don't accept the realities of life and magically think everything will work out no matter what, life cliff jumping with no experience or instruction. This isn't healthy either, so it is essential to find a balance that leads towards optimism. 

 

 

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Inspired by these articles:

https://www.verywellmind.com/i-can-do-anything-mindset-5220083

https://www.verywellmind.com/learned-optimism-4174101

https://positivepsychology.com/learned-optimism/

294-A Twist On Optimism

What if we are looking at the “glass half full” analogy all wrong?  

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and I was listening to a podcast from 2019 with happiness expert Shawn Anchor and Oprah talking about all this happiness. 

 

Shawn Anchor is a former Harvard professor, New York Times Bestselling Author and happiness expert.   He said something that made me think and I wanted to share it with you.  He said he doesn’t care whether you think the glass is ½ full or ½ empty.  It’s not about the glass and when we focus on the glass we are focusing on the wrong thing.  

 

He says, there is a pitcher right next to the glass.  Every glass.  Whether you see it or not.  What we should be focused on is not the glass but how we fill it.  Life is the pitcher.  How am I connecting with people around me, connection with others is where we find happiness.  Am I filling my pitcher with authentic connections to pour into my glass.  When we need to fill our cup, we can do that with the people around us.  The pitcher is always there, we just need to be looking for it.  

 

Our happiness habits are the pitcher.  Are we filling our pitcher with habits that provoke happiness and well-being?  

 

His analogy boils down to the same thing people get at when they say, do you see the glass as half full or half empty.  Are you optimistic or pessimistic?  It’s what you perceive.  He just takes a spin at it by saying, it’s not about the glass, it’s about what we are looking for and what we see those experiences and perceptions that we pour into the glass that matters.  

 

Fascinating right.  I love this idea and I am going to be cultivating happiness habits so I always have a full pitcher if my glass is low.   

 

Until next time, take two minutes and write a kindness email, a note of gratitude or thanks to someone you’ve been thinking about lately.  It makes all the difference and it will fill your pitcher.  Remember, kindness is contagious. 

 

Inspired by this Super Soul podcast episode. 

 

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