Russ Harris | The Art of Defined Values and Happiness - The Art of Charm Ep.#740
Channel: Art of Charm
Date: 2019-01-25

Happiness is not meant to be a permanent state you exist in, but if you’re not meant to just feel good all the time, what is the end goal of creating our happiness and how do we approach the inevitable pain and suffering we all face in life?

#russharris #happinesstrap #artofcharm 

What to Listen For
-Why can negative emotions be your best friend when it comes to your happiness?
-Russ Harris debunks the popular myths about happiness and explains how they can actually lead you to be miserable
-In what ways are meaning and purpose related to your ability to maintain your happiness in the long term?
-How does Russ Harris define a rich and meaningful life that leads to an overall feeling of happiness?
-What can you do to be more comfortable and accepting of “negative” emotions and how does doing so help you avoid suffering?
-What is the difference between values, virtues, and morals?
-Why is it so important to define your values if you want to lead a rich and meaningful life full of happiness?
-Russ Harris explains what the “reality gap” and “reality slap” are and how your awareness of them can lead you to better handle life’s challenges
-What is the magic wand question and how can you use it to narrow down your most important values
-How do you translate values into goals and action plans to ensure you don’t stagnate?

One of the most popular myths revolving around happiness is this idea that once you “achieve” it you’ll transcend feelings like anger, sadness, pain, and hate, but these are all part of the full depth of human experience. To attempt to remove them from your experience is to remove a part of your humanity. We utilize all of our feelings and emotions to better understand ourselves and the world we live in.

Instead, we want to change the way we look at such emotions, strive to understand what is causing you to feel unpleasant emotions, and make better choices about how you respond to them when you start feeling them. Finally, we want to learn to look inward for explanations instead of reacting outward with blame and spite.

Resources from this Episode
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living by Russ Harris: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Trap-Struggling-Start-Living/dp/1590305841

Mindfulness Myths on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_gXW9bo3uQ

The Choice Point on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV15x8LvwAQ&t=2s

ACT Questions and Answers: A Practitioner's Guide to 150 Common Sticking Points in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Russ Harris: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079PSV1QZ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i6


Do you want to turn small talk into smart talk? 
Get Accelerated  👉https://bit.ly/comacceler

Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/taocsubscribe
Subscribe to The Art of Charm Podcast in iTunes:
http://bit.ly/166Lw3U

Official Website:
https://theartofcharm.com/
Join The Art of Charm Challenge:
http://www.theartofcharm.com/challenge/

Follow us on:
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheArtofCharm/
-Twitter: https://twitter.com/theartofcharm
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofcharm/
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheArtofCharm

Top 5 Guest Interviews of All Time
Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality https://youtu.be/OOoURnvTRu4
Jay Shetty on Overcoming Self Doubt https://youtu.be/OOoURnvTRu4
Eric Weinstein on Overcoming Bias https://youtu.be/dQhOgwu2eZc
David Goggins on Building Mental Toughness https://youtu.be/ueNtejxVY24
Charles Duhigg on Developing Success Habits  https://youtu.be/qjydQpvXczo

Top 5 Social Skills Toolbox Episodes
Art of First Impressions https://youtu.be/ioQrinlWzR8
How To Talk To Strangers https://youtu.be/y7FrWZCwi9A
Leaving Toxic Relationships https://youtu.be/GiogVWmQ9Oc
The Art of Compelling Conversations https://youtu.be/JlHa0naefb8
Charismatic Body Language Tips https://youtu.be/_F99kE-OdMc

Top Videos to Sharpen Your Social Skills
How To Talk To Anyone 5 Tips https://youtu.be/Oq-IvIxbHSE
Never Run Out of Things to Say (3 Tricks) https://youtu.be/4H_WsG-1B0U
How to Know if You Made the RIGHT Decision https://youtu.be/M95fX7gNm9I
5 Social Skills Mistakes Logical People Make https://youtu.be/3OSiVa6qldk
Recognizing Emotional Bids (Instantly Connect With Anyone) https://youtu.be/kNyy7ar2g0k