Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Think Thursday: Why Thinking About Death Can Make You Happier
Think Thursday: Why Thinking About Death Can Make You Happier
Think Thursday: Why Thinking About Death Can Make You Happier
Thursday 13th March 2025
Discover how contemplating mortality can lead to greater happiness and purpose with Molly Watts on The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Thinking about death can enhance gratitude and presence.
- The 'how many more times' mindset helps appreciate life's moments.
- 'Will this matter' test reduces stress over trivial issues.
- Creating a reverse bucket list focuses on past achievements.
- Embracing mortality leads to a more meaningful life.
Death isn't the enemy of life, it's what gives it depth
Imagine a podcast episode that flips the script on your usual self-improvement checklist. In this thought-provoking episode of Think Thursday from The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, host Molly Watts explores how contemplating our own mortality can actually enhance our happiness and give our lives deeper meaning. Inspired by the books 'Being Mortal' by Atul Gawande and 'Briefly, Perfectly Human' by Alua Arthur, Molly shares her personal journey and the profound lessons she’s learned about life and death.
This episode is packed with insights on how acknowledging our limited time can lead to greater gratitude, presence, and purpose in our daily lives. Molly discusses how resisting thoughts of death can limit us, while embracing them can help us live more fully. Drawing from her own experiences and scientific research, she highlights how people who regularly think about death tend to be happier and more focused on what truly matters.
You'll hear about practical strategies like the 'how many more times' mindset shift, the 'will this matter' test, and creating a reverse bucket list to appreciate the life you’ve already lived. Molly's engaging and compassionate approach makes this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to find more joy and meaning in their lives. So, are you ready to embrace this unconventional path to happiness? Tune in and discover how thinking about death can make your life better.