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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