You Are Not A Frog regular Nik Kendrew joins me to discuss the concept of happiness. We also talk about perfectionism and fear. At the end of the show, Nik and I give our top tips to being happier by living in the present.

Episode Highlights

[6:04] Learnings from The Midnight Library

• With everything that happened, we get reflective and think about how things could be different. 
• Accept and appreciate what you have.
• Happiness is the things that give you meaning, purpose, and satisfaction.

[12:52] Height and Depth of Happiness

• Height of happiness refers to your peak or happy experiences.
• Depth of happiness is about the things we put around us, like our deep connections and life purpose.

[21:27] Where is Happiness Dependent On?

• Happiness depends on your resilience, coping mechanisms, belief, meaning, and purpose.
• Negative experiences have a profoundly positive effect on our lives.

[26:06] Nik’s Passion for Media

• There is no guarantee Nik would have been happy if he got the presenter job.
• He loves where he is now. Nik is involved in every stage of the production process.

[30:01] Perfectionism and Getting Things Done

• Fear can hold us back. People use perfectionism to cover up their fears.
• Waiting for something to happen won’t get you anywhere. 

[31:43] How to Create a Good Mindset Without Going Through a Crisis

• Be kind.
• Don’t give up on your dreams.
• Live in the present.
• Appreciate the little things.

[37:18] Top Tips to Live Life in the Present

• Have some space for yourself and share it with others.
• Don’t waste your time on things you don’t want to do.

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Resources

• You Are Not A Frog Ep. 17
• You Are Not A Frog Ep. 49
• The Midnight Libraryby Matt Haig
• Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig
• Happier by Tal Ben Shahar
• Happy, directed by Roko Belic
• Boggled Docs podcast
• Nik’s Twitter

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