How to Be Happier with Declan Edwards
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Julie Hyde and Declan Edwards discuss the science of happiness and how it can be learned rather than chased.
What if happiness wasn't something you had to chase, but something you could learn? In this episode of Leading You , Julie Hyde is joined by happiness expert, speaker and author Declan Edwards to explore the science behind happiness, emotional intelligence and why so many of us fall into the "I'll be happy when..." trap. Together they unpack why achievement alone doesn't create fulfilment, how our emotions influence those around us, and why happiness is less about circumstance and more about the skills we build every day. In this episode we discuss: Why we're pursuing happiness more than ever, yet feeling less fulfilled. The "hedonic treadmill" and why the goalposts keep moving. Why happiness is a learnable skill, not a personality trait. The link between emotional intelligence, leadership and wellbeing. How perfectionism, people pleasing and external validation affect happiness. Why relationships have a greater impact on happiness than success. A simple two-word exercise to improve emotional awareness. Timestamps 00:00 From 75 Skills to 5 00:43 Meet Declan Edwards 01:48 Why We Are Less Happy 04:17 Declan's Personal Turning Point 08:46 Building a Happiness Toolkit…
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