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January 27, 2025 40 mins

What’s the secret to happiness? If you could get a score that would tell you how happy (or how miserable) you really are, would you want to know it, or stay oblivious.

Here’s the thing: What you can measure, you can improve. 

Leighton Campbell, created a free happiness test called "Your Happiness Equation." He has broken down happiness to seven key components. Join host Matt O'Neill as he and Leighton explore this groundbreaking approach to quantifying and improving your happiness.

Whether you're struggling to find joy some days or simply looking to boost your overall life satisfaction, this episode offers invaluable insights and actionable steps to elevate your happiness. Don't miss Matt's personal happiness score reveal at the end!

0:00 Introduction

2:00 Overcoming divorce through positive mindset

6:34 Basic needs: Foundation for happiness

8:17 Community's role in personal fulfillment

12:24 Bringing value to your communities

18:37 Cultivating gratitude as a powerful practice

24:01 Resilience in the face of unexpected situations

29:06 Purpose as a driving force for happiness

34:51 Combating isolation in modern times

Resources Mentioned:

Your Happiness Equation by Leighton Campbell

Website: yourhappinesseq.com

Instagram: @yourhappinesseq

Ready to live a life of Conscious Happiness? Get the book: Good Mood Revolution: Igniting the Power of Conscious Happiness at https://a.co/d/2pgzwpU

What is your Good Mood Superpower? Take the Good Mood Assessment to learn your positive strengths here: https://mattoneill.com/good-mood-assessment/

Ready to elevate your happiness? Consider how 1on1 Happiness Coaching with Matt O’Neill could change your outlook on life. Learn more at https://mattoneill.com/coaching/

About the Guest

Leighton Campbell is the author of "Your Happiness Equation" and a passionate advocate for personal growth and well-being. Drawing from his own life experiences, including divorce and fatherhood, Leighton has developed a unique approach to quantifying and improving happiness. His work combines practical strategies with deep insights, helping people find purpose and joy in their everyday lives.

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