743. Unlocking Happiness: Insights from Gretchen Rubin

Hey Heal Squad, in this episode, we dive deep into the pursuit of happiness. Our guest, Gretchen Rubin, a renowned happiness expert and New York Times bestselling author, shares valuable insights and practical strategies to help you find and maintain your happiness. Here are the five biggest lessons and impactful moments from our conversation: Genetic Factors vs. Conscious Choices: Discover how genetic factors play a significant role in your happiness (about 50%), and how life circumstances (10-20%) are just a part of the equation. Gretchen emphasizes the importance of conscious thoughts and actions in influencing the rest of your happiness. Start Now, Not Later: Gretchen encourages us to stop waiting for the "right time" to begin something and reminds us that the best time to start is now. The Power of Nature and Scent: Learn how spending time in natural light can positively impact your mood and health. Discover the often-overlooked importance of scent and how it influences your emotions and well-being. Create Your Happiness Toolkit: Gretchen introduces the idea of creating a personalized list of activities that bring happiness, giving you a practical tool to elevate your mood when needed. Finding Your Own Path to Happiness: Understand that happiness is not a one-size-fits-all concept; it varies from person to person. Gretchen highlights the importance of self-awareness and discovering what truly makes you happy. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: https://www.macys.com/healsquad Rosetta Stone: https://www.rosettastone.com/healsquad 40% off Noom: https://www.noom.com Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com and use promo code: HEALSQUAD 20% off your first 90-day bottle of Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.