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hey everyone welcome back to the English

dialogue

podcast I am

Mike and I'm Emma today we're diving

into a topic that everyone thinks about

at some point in their lives The Pursuit

of

Happiness yes happiness it's something

we all want but it feels like such a

mystery sometimes Emma what do you think

is happiness a goal or a journey great

question Mike I think it's a bit of both

for some people happiness is a

destination something they work towards

for others it's about enjoying the

process and the small moments along the

way

absolutely the idea of Happiness can be

so subjective right what makes one

person happy might not work for someone

else exactly so today we're going to

talk about what happiness means how

people pursue it and whether the pursuit

itself might be part of the problem

let's start by defining happiness Emma

how would you define it well that's a

tough one because happiness is different

for everyone for some it might mean

Financial Security for others it could

be spending time with with loved ones

achieving personal goals or even just

feeling

content right and when you look at

research psychologists often break

happiness down into two parts adonic

happiness and udam monic

happiness oh interesting can you explain

those a bit more sure honic happiness is

all about pleasure and enjoyment it's

the happiness we feel when we eat our

favorite food go on a vacation or buy

something new your dionic happiness on

the other hand is deeper it comes from a

sense of purpose or fulfillment like

when we achieve something meaningful or

help others so one is about instant

gratification and the other is more

about long-term

satisfaction exactly and the balance

between these two can often determine

how happy we feel overall now here's an

interesting question does the actual

Pursuit of Happiness make us happy

or does it sometimes make us more

stressed that's a good point the phrase

Pursuit of Happiness almost implies that

happiness is something we have to chase

after like it's always Out Of

Reach yes and that's why some people end

up feeling frustrated they set happiness

as this end goal I'll be happy when I

get that promotion or I'll be happy when

I buy a house but once they achieve it

the feeling often doesn't last as long

as they expected

right it's called the honic treadmill we

adapt to new achievements or possessions

quickly and then we're back to wanting

more so true that's why focusing solely

on external factors like money or status

often doesn't lead to long-term

happiness this leads us to a crucial

point the difference between internal

and external sources of Happiness Emma

what do you think is more important I

believe internal happiness is more

sustainable if we rely too much on

external factors like wealth or material

things we might feel happy

temporarily but internal happiness like

self-acceptance and gratitude can bring

more lasting

fulfillment absolutely there are so many

examples of wealthy people who aren't

happy they have everything externally

but feel empty

inside yes and on the flip side you see

people with very little who seem

genuinely content it shows that

happiness isn't just about what we have

but how we perceive what we have that's

a powerful realization and I think it's

why practices like mindfulness and

gratitude journaling have become popular

they help us focus on the present and

appreciate the small

things

exactly another key factor in happiness

is our

relationships studies consistently show

that strong social connections are one

of the biggest predictors of

Happiness yes and it makes sense humans

are social beings we thrive on

connection whether it's with family

friends or even our

communities right and it's not just

about having a lot of friends but having

meaningful relationships people you can

trust and who support you absolutely

even having one close friend can make a

significant difference in your overall

well-being

that's true and with the rise of social

media it's easy to feel like we have a

lot of connections but those

interactions aren't always

meaningful yes virtual connections can

be great for staying in touch but they

don't always provide the same level of

emotional support as face-to-face

interactions exactly it's important to

nurture those deeper relationships even

if it's just a few another aspect of

happiness we can't ignore is having a

sense of purpose Mike do you think

having a clear purpose can make people

happier definitely when we have a

purpose we feel more motivated and

driven it gives us a reason to wake up

in the morning and keeps us going even

when things get tough yes and purpose

doesn't have to be something Grand it

could be as simple as being a good

parent helping others or pursuing a

passion

project exactly it's a about finding

something that gives your life meaning

no matter how big or small it seems and

when people find that purpose they often

feel a deep sense of

fulfillment which is a huge component of

Happiness that's true it's less about

constantly seeking pleasure and more

about creating a life that feels

meaningful all right let's get practical

what are some things people can do to

increase their happiness one of the

simplest things is practicing

gratitude just taking a few minutes each

day to write down what you're thankful

for can shift your mindset yes gratitude

is powerful another tip is to spend time

in nature research shows that being

outdoors even for a short time can boost

your mood absolutely and let's not

forget exercise physical activity

releases endorphins which are chemicals

in the brain that make you feel good

true even a short walk can make a

difference and another big one is

mindfulness focusing on the present

moment can help reduce stress and

increase feelings of

Happiness yes it's about being fully

present in whatever you're doing whether

it's eating working or spending time

with loved ones I agree and lastly

investing in relationships is crucial

taking time to connect with friends and

family can be one of the most fulfilling

parts of life

couldn't have said it better Emma

building and maintaining strong

connections can really be a

GameChanger so to sum it up the pursuit

of happiness isn't about chasing after

big goals or material

possessions it's about finding joy in

the little moments building strong

relationships and having a sense of

purpose yes and it's also about being

kind to ourselves it's okay not to be

happy all the time happiness isn't a

constant state it's something that comes

and goes exactly the key is to embrace

the journey and find contentment in the

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process all right now let's dive into

some really useful

vocabulary contentment meaning a state

of being satisfied and at peace with

what you have feeling happy without in

more example after years of chasing

success she finally found contentment in

a simple lifestyle enjoying the small

things like reading and spending time

with family fulfillment meaning a sense

of satisfaction or happiness from

achieving goals or realizing one's

potential example he felt a deep sense

of fulfillment after finishing his first

marathon knowing he had worked hard to

reach reach his goal gratitude meaning

the feeling of being thankful and

showing appreciation for what you have

example practicing gratitude every day

helped her feel happier as she focused

on the positive aspects of her life

mindfulness meaning the practice of

being fully present and engaged in the

current moment without being distracted

by thoughts of the past or future

example through mindfulness medit ation

he learned to focus on his breathing and

let go of his worries which made him

feel more relaxed honic meaning related

to pleasure or enjoyment especially

seeking pleasure through physical or

sensory

experiences example many people pursue

honic Happiness by indulging in their

favorite foods but this pleasure is

often

shortlived well that's all for today's

episode we hope this conversation gave

you some food for thought on your own

Pursuit of

Happiness thanks for listening to the

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experiences with us until next time stay

happy and keep practicing your English

see you next time everyone bye-bye

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
happiness /ˈhæp.i.nəs/ A1	noun - the state of being happy
pursuit /pərˈsuː.t̬/ B1	noun - the act of trying to achieve something
contentment /kənˈten.t̬.mənt/ B2	noun - a state of being satisfied and happy
fulfillment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ B2	noun - the achievement of something desired or expected
gratitude /ˈɡræt̬.ə.tuːd/ B2	noun - the feeling of being thankful
mindfulness /ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/ C1	noun - the practice of being present and fully engaged with the current moment
hedonic /hiːˈdɑːn.ɪk/ C1	adjective - relating to pleasure or enjoyment
eudaimonic /juːdaɪˈmɑːn.ɪk/ C2	adjective - relating to a sense of fulfillment and purpose
purpose /ˈpɜːr.pəs/ A2	noun - the reason for which something is done
relationships /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪps/ A2	noun - the way people or groups act towards each other
satisfaction /ˌsæt̬.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ B1	noun - fulfillment of a desire or need
achievement /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/ B1	noun - something that has been successfully completed
possession /pəˈzeʃ.ən/ B1	noun - something owned or controlled
adapt /əˈdæpt/ B1	verb - to change to suit different conditions
sustainable /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/ B2	adjective - able to be maintained at a certain rate or level
wealth /welθ/ B1	noun - a large amount of money or valuable possessions
perception /pərˈsep.ʃən/ B2	noun - the way something is understood or interpreted
predictor /prɪˈdɪk.tər/ C1	noun - something that indicates or suggests what might happen
well-being /ˌwelˈbiː.ɪŋ/ B2	noun - the state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy
meaningful /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/ B2	adjective - having meaning or importance