Want to Be Happier Right Now? Don’t Make This Mistake (New Surprising Science)

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Education, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 10.6K Ratings

🗓️ 1 February 2024

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

What is the secret reason you might not be happy? Did you know that there are common things that steal fulfillment and joy from your life? Today, Mel is diving into the 3 research-backed habits that can make your life better. Because happiness is not only possible; it is an option for you. This conversation is not only comforting and impactful; it is also packed with practical and proven tools that can be put to work in your life immediately. Mel is thrilled to introduce you to the incredible Dr. Judith Joseph, MD. Dr. Joseph is a renowned double-board-certified psychiatrist who trained at and is affiliated with Columbia University and New York University. Dr. Joseph is also a pioneering researcher and the founder and principal investigator of her research institute, Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, where she has conducted over 60 clinical research trials, and today she is sharing her innovative work with you. This interview took a surprising turn. In this hour-long conversation, Mel goes deeper than ever, discussing her struggle with the lingering feeling of “blah” she’s had for the past couple of years. In this episode, you’ll also learn: Why you need to throw your idea of what happiness is out the window. The ONE thing you need to know if you want to achieve a happier life. What “anhedonia” is and what are the signs of struggling with it are. Learn if you have anhedonia (and Mel’s shocking results to Dr. Joseph’s quiz). Dr. Joseph’s ONE recommendation for anyone who wants more daily enjoyment in life. How long it will take you to be happier with Dr. Joseph's techniques. 3 simple steps to taking better care of yourself this year. The real reason the lack of joy is so common right now. Why you don’t remember as much anymore. The common mistakes you might be making that block joy. The connection between slowing down and increased meaning and happiness. The ONE thing Dr. Joseph will NEVER do to keep joy and happiness in her life. For more resources, including links to Dr. Joseph’s work, studies, and quizzes to find out if you have anhedonia, click here for the podcast episode page. Follow Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Disclaimer

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0:00.0	Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins podcast.
0:04.0	I am so excited that you're hanging out with me today.
0:10.0	And I also want to thank you for taking the time to choose to listen to something that could help you improve your life. I think that is super cool.
0:17.0	Whether you're a longtime listener or you are brand new, I want to welcome you. You are now part of the Mel Robbins Podcast Family.
0:24.0	We are a super cool, smart, and empowered group of people
0:27.1	and you are a huge part of it, so thank you.
0:30.8	I'm Mel Robbins.
0:31.6	I'm a New York Times best-selling author and one of the world's leading experts on confidence and motivation.
0:36.0	I am on a mission to inspire you, to empower you, and to give you tools and the expert resources that you need and deserve to help you create a better life.
0:46.0	Now over the past month we have been talking non-stop about different ways that you can make this year the best year of your life.
0:54.7	And I know you've been loving these episodes because we've been covering everything from
0:58.2	how do you get clear on what you actually want and why you want it?
1:01.1	How do you create a plan to go for it and to actually achieve what you want?
1:05.4	And a big part of this being one of the best years of your life is you allowing it to be.
1:11.4	You letting happiness in. Because I really do want you to not only crush
1:16.6	it in life and achieve your big goals, but I don't want you to do that as an empty person.
1:21.1	I want you to be able to experience joy and to feel fulfilled as you're
1:25.8	going for it.
1:27.5	Just a couple weeks ago, you and I talked all about how you are blocking your happiness. I talked and shared about how I had been doing it,
1:36.0	how I stopped doing it, and I'll put a link in the show notes to that episode in case you missed
1:41.1	it because everybody that listened to it gobbled that up.
1:45.0	I mean you shared that you wrote in I'm so glad it made a huge difference and so today
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