Protecting Mental Health Without Making It an Excuse with Happiness Scientist Sha-En Yeo | S3E1

In a world where we often hear phrases like “Do what makes you happy”, have we ever stopped to question what happiness truly means? How can we chase happiness when we don't even know if our choices will lead us there?

In this episode, Joanne sits down with Happiness Scientist Sha-En Yeo, a former educator turned Positive Psychology expert, who has dedicated her career to understanding the science of well-being. After noticing the growing anxiety and stress among children, Sha-en pursued her studies at the University of Pennsylvania and has since trained over 20,000 people in the principles of Positive Psychology. She is also a LinkedIn Top Voice in Singapore.

Join us in a conversation to debunk common misconceptions about happiness and explore practical tips for parents and children to enhance their well-being, and discover how positive psychology can be a powerful tool in nurturing true happiness.

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Chapters:
00:00 Start of Episode
01:18 Introduction of Sha-en Yeo and Topic
03:33 Is Happiness a Measure of Success?
11:10 The Definition of Happiness
16:27 Are Singaporeans Unhappy?
20:00 Big and Small Picture Purpose in Happiness
21:50 Misconceptions of Happiness
28:57 How to Sit with Your Misery and Grief
36:21 Labelling Your Emotions
41:00 Are We Using Mental Health as an Excuse?
44:48 Common Wellbeing Issues Children Face
46:51 Ways to Help Children with Wellbeing Issues
49:51 Tips for Parents to Implement Positive Discipline
53:31 Connection vs Correction in Parenting
01:02:30 Challenges and Threats Young People Face
01:11:04 New Definition of Happiness for Young People
01:17:00 Challenge of Making Friends as Adults
01:23:00 Learning to Regain Positivity Alone
01:30:00 Maintaining Equlibriuim in Our Lives
01:32:00 Key Takeaways
01:39:38 Closing