Monday Blues & Happiness Delays

Monday Blues

• Most people die from heart attacks on Mondays, specifically between 8 and 9 am.
• Monday is the day when people usually return to work after the weekend, and many people dread it.

The Trap of "When I..."

• The story of "Jai" is a common phenomenon, where people constantly delay their happiness until they achieve certain milestones (e.g., finishing studies, getting a job, getting married, etc.).
• However, even when they achieve these milestones, they still don't find happiness.

Finding True Happiness

• The key to happiness is to find work that one loves or create a pleasant work environment.
• It's essential to stop pursuing a life of "when I..." and focus on being happy now.

The Illusion of Work-Life Balance

• The concept of work-life balance is often misleading, as it implies that work should come first, and life should be balanced around it.
• In reality, life should come first, and work should be secondary.

The Power of Happiness

• Research by "Shawn Achor" from Harvard University shows that 75% of professional success is not due to intelligence or talent, but rather due to happiness.
• When people are happy, their IQ, creativity, and productivity increase.
• Happy people also tend to live longer and earn more money.

Taking Control

• The only way to break free from the cycle of unhappiness is to take control of one's life and prioritize happiness.
• It's essential to stop waiting for the perfect moment to be happy and focus on finding happiness in the present.

The Choice of Happiness

• Happiness is a choice, and it's not always easy to achieve.
• However, it's essential to try and make conscious decisions to prioritize happiness.

The Wisdom of Buddha

• According to Buddha, "most people's lives are already over" because they waste their time waiting for the perfect moment to be happy.
• The key is to recognize the importance of the present moment and stop wasting time.

Monday Blues

• Heart attacks are most common on Mondays, specifically between 8 and 9 am.
• This is often linked to the stress and dread of returning to work after the weekend.

The Trap of "When I..."

• The "Jai" story represents a common phenomenon where people delay their happiness until they achieve certain milestones.
• Despite achieving these milestones, people often still don't find happiness.

Finding True Happiness

• The key to happiness is finding work that one loves or creating a pleasant work environment.
• It's essential to stop pursuing a life of "when I..." and focus on being happy in the present.

The Illusion of Work-Life Balance

• The concept of work-life balance is misleading, implying that work should come first and life should be balanced around it.
• In reality, life should come first, and work should be secondary.

The Power of Happiness

• Research by Shawn Achor from Harvard University shows that 75% of professional success is due to happiness, not intelligence or talent.
• Happiness increases IQ, creativity, and productivity.
• Happy people tend to live longer and earn more money.

Taking Control

• Taking control of one's life and prioritizing happiness is the only way to break free from the cycle of unhappiness.
• It's essential to stop waiting for the perfect moment to be happy and focus on finding happiness in the present.

The Choice of Happiness

• Happiness is a conscious choice, and it's not always easy to achieve.
• It's essential to make deliberate decisions to prioritize happiness.

The Wisdom of Buddha

• According to Buddha, people waste their time waiting for the perfect moment to be happy, essentially making their lives "already over".
• The key is to recognize the importance of the present moment and stop wasting time.