Episode 61 How to be happy - the set point theory

Episode 61 How to be happy - the set point theory- Genetics versus experience I explore 'set point theory' in todays podcast. Research shows that people shortly after winning tattslotto go back to the same level of happiness that they experienced before winning the money...why is that? Why doesn't the money make us feel happy? Some happiness philosophers in particular Martin Seligman believe that it is because of set point theory. A theory which proposes that we inherit a set level of happiness which does not have a lot of scope for movement. So how do we change our happiness levels? Not from possessions, money, or status but from experience..... My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. I have a Masters degree in counselling and an honors degree in Anthropology( Arts) Monash University Please take a moment to support me for $1 - $5 per month at https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton and make this show possible. I really appreciate it and am grateful for the support. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my Itunes podcast https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 Website https://www.beingwellwithlauren.com EMAIL laurenostrowskifenton@gmail.com Lauren Ostrowski Fenton (ASMR) https://www.youtube.com/user/laurenlouisefenton BUY MY ITUNES AUDIO How to meditate https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/how-to-meditate-for-beginners/id503045369 SOCIALS http://laurenostrowskifenton.tumblr.com https://twitter.com/beremarkablenow http://instagram.com/laurenostrowskifenton