In this episode, we dive into the difference between happiness, joy and fulfilment; why having an awareness of what makes us feel fulfilled and gives our lives meaning is important, and some practical meditations we can do if we’re feeling stuck.
What are you doing when you feel the most alive, uplifted, inspired? Who are you surrounded by? What brings you joy?
Chapters
00.00: channelling the big lebowski
01.02: the importance of finding joy
01.15: the difference between happiness, joy and fulfilment
02.53: running as a prime example of the fulfilment that comes from delayed gratification
03.55: why emotions shouldn’t be the primary metric of your decision-making
04.33: THINGS I LUV – having an embodied experience of the world
05.55: THINGS I LUV – THE GIFT OF MUSIC!!!!
07.00: how streaming services like Spotify have made us lose touch with experiencing entire works of art (albums) as music artists intended
08.16: THINGS I LUV – mood lighting, candles and being cozy af
08.55: i am a romantic mf and you best believe i simp for myself
09.30: THINGS I LUV – essential oils are so slept on
10.31: THINGS I LUV – touch
11.55: THINGS I LUV – creating things with my hands, like writing, cooking, baking or playing guitar
13.33: THINGS I LUV – volunteering and paying it forward
14.14: advice for when you’re feeling stuck – volunteer
15.00: practical exercises for when you’re in a rut or don’t know what brings you joy
17.20: you are responsible for your own wellbeing. don’t live your life on other people’s terms
20.00: meditations + make sure to HAVE FUN THAT’S WHAT LIFE’S ABOUT
Cover art: “Dancing Maidens” by Leopold Franz Kowalsky (n.d.)
Recommended reading: ‘Man’s search for meaning’ by Viktor Frankl & “The gifts of imperfection” by Dr Brene Brown
Futurist Frequency is a tech & wellbeing podcast that helps you disconnect from technology to reconnect with yourself. With several years experience working within the technology industry, Natalie breaks down key tech trends that are shaping our societies, culture, and collective wellbeing, so that we can use technology more mindfully.
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