(310) Real Happiness vs Fake Happiness - Why We Chase Fake Happiness.

(310) Real Happiness vs Fake Happiness – What’s The Difference?   In this episode, we explore the distinction between real happiness and fake happiness, discussing how societal perceptions of joy often lead us to chase fleeting excitement rather than lasting contentment. We delve into the roles of dopamine and serotonin in our emotional well-being and provide practical tips for cultivating a more fulfilling and balanced life.   SUBSCRIBE ▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee 🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/    CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introduction to Real vs. Fake Happiness00:01:05 - Understanding Fake Happiness and Dopamine00:02:14 - The Importance of Serotonin and Real Happiness00:03:14 - Activities That Generate Serotonin00:04:24 - Slowing Down to Appreciate Everyday Joys00:05:38 - The Role of Mindfulness in Happiness00:06:40 - Balancing Excitement and Calmness00:08:01 - Recognizing the Need for Dopamine00:09:13 - Processing Pain and Avoiding Numbing00:10:08 - The Importance of Inner Peace00:11:13 - Understanding Addiction and Its Relation to Dopamine00:12:15 - Strategies for Cultivating Real Happiness00:13:30 - Conclusion and Call to Action     RESOURCES Book: "Happiness" by Matthieu Ricard   COURSES 🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus   CONNECT 📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus 💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/  ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee   🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ 🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/    ABOUT   💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life.  🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!