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The Simple Secret of Being Happier | Tia Graham | TEDxManitouSprings

The Simple Secret of Being Happier | Tia Graham | TEDxManitouSprings

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think the “simple secret” of being happier might be?
In your opinion, can happiness be a choice? Why or why not?
What kinds of things usually make people happier in everyday life?

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The Simple Secret of Being Happier | Tia Graham | TEDxManitouSprings

A childhood change and a lesson about choosing happiness (00:00 – 05:43)

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1. What major family change did the speaker learn about at the family meeting?

They were moving because of her father’s new job promotion.
They would stay in the same place but change schools.
They were moving and her parents would divorce.

2. What did the speaker notice about her father after the divorce?

He became more withdrawn and less engaged.
He became more social and energetic right away.
He started traveling constantly for work.

3. According to the speaker, what is the simple secret of being happier?

Avoid all negative emotions completely.
Meet society’s expectations as closely as possible.
Spend time doing things you really enjoy doing.

The Simple Secret of Being Happier | Tia Graham | TEDxManitouSprings

Why many people struggle and four “happiness choices” (05:43 – 11:30)

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1. What does Gallup’s research say about people at work globally?

79% of people love their jobs.
79% of people work from home most days.
79% of people are disengaged while working.

2. What does the speaker call a common feature of the human brain that makes positivity harder?

A creativity bias
A risk-free mindset
A negativity bias

3. What is “happiness choice number two”?

Working longer hours to feel accomplished
Getting a good night’s sleep (seven to nine hours)
Watching more streaming shows to relax

The Simple Secret of Being Happier | Tia Graham | TEDxManitouSprings

Benefits of happiness and a final invitation to prioritize it (11:30 – 15:12)

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1. According to the Oxford-MIT study mentioned, how much more productive were happy workers?

13% more productive
30% more productive
3% more productive

2. What were happy people “four times more likely” to receive, according to the research cited?

An accolade and a promotion
A new degree and a free vacation
A longer lunch break and fewer emails

3. What does the speaker invite the audience to do near the end of the talk?

Prioritize their happiness and spend time doing what they enjoy
Focus only on career success before anything else
Ignore genetics and set the same happiness goal for everyone

The Simple Secret of Being Happier | Tia Graham | TEDxManitouSprings

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1. Which idea best matches the speaker’s main message about happiness?

Happiness is mainly about regularly doing enjoyable, meaningful things—not feeling good all the time.
Happiness depends mostly on money and avoiding stress completely.
Happiness is fixed and cannot be improved.

2. Why does the speaker mention “negativity bias”?

To explain that people may need to work extra hard to be positive and optimistic
To argue that negative news is always helpful
To prove that optimism comes naturally to everyone

3. How does the speaker connect happiness with work outcomes?

Happiness and work performance are completely unrelated
Happier people tend to be more productive and more likely to receive recognition
Happier people avoid work and therefore perform better

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

The Simple Secret of Being Happier | Tia Graham | TEDxManitouSprings

Do you agree that “happiness is a choice”? In what situations does this feel true or not true?
Which of the four happiness choices (relationships, sleep, movement, meaningful work) is easiest for you? Which is hardest? Why?
The speaker says happiness is not feeling happy all the time. What do you think a “happy life” looks like realistically?
What is one small change you could make this week to spend more time doing what you really enjoy doing?

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