3026: Another Reason Experiences are Better Than Things: The Joy of Anticipation by Jay & Heather Harrington on Positive Psychology

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🗓️ 31 December 2023

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3026: Jay and Heather Harrington from LifeAndWhim.com explore the profound joy and heightened happiness derived from anticipating experiences rather than acquiring material things. They delve into the psychological benefits and lasting impact of planning and looking forward to activities, especially when compared to the fleeting satisfaction of purchasing new items. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/another-reason-experiences-better-things-joy-anticipation Quotes to ponder: "The field of positive psychology has been studying this issue for years, and the conclusion is unanimous, which is that experiences matter more than material things when it comes to happiness." "We’ve come to realize through this planning process that the anticipation of events and activities brings nearly as much joy as engaging in the events and activities themselves." "Planning for new experiences brings pleasure; far more than planning to buy new things." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What puts the mighty in McMillan mighty hikes?
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0:30.0	This is Optimal Living daily episode 3026.
0:34.0	Another reason experiences are better than things.
0:38.0	The Joy of Anticipation.
0:40.0	By Jay and Heather Harrington of LifeAnd Wim. com.
0:43.2	Then your narrator Justin Mollek, the guy that reads blogs or articles to you
0:46.8	every single day of the year, including weekends and holidays.
0:50.4	And with that, let's get right to our next post
0:52.2	as we optimize your life.
0:54.0	Another reason experiences are better than things,
1:01.0	the joy of anticipation by J. and Heather Harrington of
1:05.6	life and whim.com. The fact that the calendar flipped to March shocked us out of
1:12.2	our winter hibernation this week.
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