Summary of How to get happy in 100 poems or less | Emily Janneke | TEDxDonauinselSalon
In the TEDx talk "How to get happy in 100 poems or less," Emily Janneke shares her personal journey toward happiness through the lens of poetry. She reflects on her struggles with perfectionism and the misconception that happiness can be achieved through flawless living. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection and finding joy in the present moment.
Key wellness strategies and self-care techniques:
- Writing as a Tool for happiness: Janneke decided to write 100 poems as a way to explore and pursue happiness, using poetry as a form of self-expression and reflection.
- Embrace Imperfection: She learns that striving for perfection leads to unhappiness and that accepting imperfections can lead to a more fulfilling life.
- Reverse Engineering happiness: Instead of chasing happiness directly, she suggests turning away from what makes one unhappy and focusing on small steps toward joy.
- Living in the Moment: Janneke highlights the importance of being present and appreciating the small joys in life rather than fixating on an ideal future.
- Building a New Path: After realizing that her pursuit of happiness was misguided, she shifts her focus to creating a new life for herself, symbolized by the act of building.
Productivity Tips:
- Set Small Goals: Instead of aiming for a distant ideal of happiness, set achievable goals that lead to incremental improvements in well-being.
- Allow for Failure: Recognize that failure is a part of the journey and should be accepted with grace.
- Reflect Through Writing: Use writing as a method to process thoughts and feelings, helping to clarify what brings joy and fulfillment.
Presenters/Sources:
Notable Quotes
— 00:22 — « Happy doesn't grow out of my head for free. »
— 03:20 — « I don't know why I thought being perfect was the same as being happy. »
— 05:10 — « Isn't a lopsided tan just evidence of a life worth living? »
— 06:01 — « No, it's not perfect happiness like I imagined, but it's a better place nonetheless. »
— 06:43 — « The Sinister shape of a futureless existence is no longer hanging overhead; instead, there's Open Sky. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement