Happiness and Joy During Turbulent Times: Dr. Gillian O’Shea Brown Of NYU On How To Live With Joie De Vivre, Even When It Feels Like The Whole World Is Pulling You Down
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16 min readSep 26, 2021
…And last but not least I recommend having a dream or a goal that both excites and scares you. One must always be striving towards their next aspiration but also taking in what they have already achieved. It is a delicate balance. Sometimes we run so far past the finish line in life, setting new goals and ambitions — without fully metabolizing the journey that we have been on. Without realizing that at one point what you have now was just an ambitious dream. That one compelling dream within you, can serve as a North Star getting you through bumps in the road and moments of self-doubt. Therefore, I believe that physiology, connection and a healthy amount challenge are really significant when it comes to cultivating happiness…
