INTERVIEW: Finding joy in a world of chaos
Dr Heather Lench Source: AP
Dr. Heather Lench is a professor in psychological and brain sciences at Texas A&M University. She believes there are ways to find happiness in a world that can seem chaotic and overwhelming. She says research on the topic shows one of the key things we can do is focus on what is in our control, and focus on activities that give us the greatest joy — things we do because we enjoy doing them — and spend more time on those activities. Dr Lench says research has shown that you don’t have to spend time meditating quietly without distractions to find happiness. She says there are a lot of ways to engage in meaningful activities that create joy, including walking, painting, reading, running and playing sports.
Share
Latest podcast episodes
Recommended for you
K-pop is a global phenomenon. Some of its biggest stars are from Australia
arts and entertainment
A mass delegate walk-out and what comes next: Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the UN
international diplomacy
Six-pack diplomacy: Albanese joins Starmer and Carney for high-stakes talks
international diplomacy
