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How to Define Happiness - HTBH #1
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We all want to be happier—but have you ever stopped to ask yourself, what actually is happiness?
Happiness has been debated for thousands of years, from ancient philosophers to modern psychologists, and no single definition fits everyone. In this episode, happiness researcher Declan Edwards unpacks:
✅ Why defining happiness on your own terms is essential
✅ The difference between fleeting happiness and deeper, long-term fulfillment
✅ The science-backed frameworks that help us understand happiness, including the emotional umbrella theory and the idea that happiness is a skill
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what happiness means to you—and how to start building a happier life.
💡 If this episode resonates with you, share your biggest takeaway in the comments or connect with Declan on social media (links in the show notes below)!
Join the happiness ripple effect by:
Following Declan on:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-edwards-bu-happiness-college
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declanedwards_bu
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@that.happiness.guy
Following BU Happiness College on:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bu-happiness-college
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bu_happiness_college
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bu.happiness.college/
Starting your personal happiness development journey at: www.buhappinesscollege.com
Access 'The Feelings Wheel' resource here: https://buhappinesscollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-Feelings-Wheel.pdf
18 episodes
Manage episode 468100087 series 2137490
We all want to be happier—but have you ever stopped to ask yourself, what actually is happiness?
Happiness has been debated for thousands of years, from ancient philosophers to modern psychologists, and no single definition fits everyone. In this episode, happiness researcher Declan Edwards unpacks:
✅ Why defining happiness on your own terms is essential
✅ The difference between fleeting happiness and deeper, long-term fulfillment
✅ The science-backed frameworks that help us understand happiness, including the emotional umbrella theory and the idea that happiness is a skill
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what happiness means to you—and how to start building a happier life.
💡 If this episode resonates with you, share your biggest takeaway in the comments or connect with Declan on social media (links in the show notes below)!
Join the happiness ripple effect by:
Following Declan on:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-edwards-bu-happiness-college
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declanedwards_bu
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@that.happiness.guy
Following BU Happiness College on:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bu-happiness-college
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bu_happiness_college
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bu.happiness.college/
Starting your personal happiness development journey at: www.buhappinesscollege.com
Access 'The Feelings Wheel' resource here: https://buhappinesscollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-Feelings-Wheel.pdf
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