Where To Look For Joy
How can we feel more moments of joy? We explore the science of joy and how we can cultivate it in our everyday lives, with poet Ross Gay and psychologist Philip Watkins.
\n\nLink to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mu89jbyu
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Episode summary:
\n\nAre joy and happiness the same thing? Can you feel joy even in moments of sorrow? This week, we\u2019ve set out to explore the unique qualities of joy, why it's so beneficial for us to experience, and how we can find more of it. We first hear from Ross Gay, an award-winning poet and author who dedicated his last book to the topic of joy, and how we usually find it through closeness with others. Later, we hear from psychologist Philip Watkins about what sets joy apart from other emotions, whether joy can be produced or must be happened upon, and practical steps we can take to amplify joy within our own lives.
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Today\u2019s guests:
\n\nRoss Gay is an award-winning American poet and author. His latest book explores the complexities of joy and its connection to feelings like gratitude and sorrow.
\n\nLearn more about Ross: https://www.rossgay.net/about
\n\nRead Ross\u2019 book, Inciting Joy: https://www.rossgay.net/inciting-joy
\n\nFollow Ross on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossGay18
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Philip Watkins is a psychology professor at Eastern Washington University. He conducts research on different aspects of well-being including gratitude, happiness and joy.
\n\nLearn more about Philip and his work: https://tinyurl.com/3zwested
\n\nFind Philip on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philip.watkins.338/
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Resources from The Greater Good Science Center:
\n\nHow to Overcome Stress by Seeing Other People\u2019s Joy: https://tinyurl.com/4csukyd5
\n\nHow to Awaken Joy in Kids: https://tinyurl.com/5xr3t9vf
\n\nWhat is Sympathetic Joy and How Can You Feel More of It? https://tinyurl.com/yuzmykct
\n\nJoy and Grace: https://tinyurl.com/yaxp48xd
\n\nWhy Experiencing Joy and Pain in a Group is so Powerful: https://tinyurl.com/3trjtzfm
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More Resources on Joy:
\n\nHarvard Business Review - Making Joy a Priority at Work: https://tinyurl.com/3z8mejum
\n\nHarvard Health -\xa0 How can you find joy (or at least peace) during difficult times? https://tinyurl.com/2s35wffy
\n\nTED - Where joy hides and how to find it: https://tinyurl.com/3d2fbfbv
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How do you define joy? When was the last time you felt it? We want to hear from you! Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.
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