We set out to answer the question, "Will buying things make me happier?" expecting that the answer would, of course, be, “No”. But, to our surprise, this conversation with Bec Mitchell enlightened us to a less black-and-white way to consider materialism. Join us as we delve into the complex realm of materialism and its impact on our happiness. Bec, an international keynote speaker, shares her insights on evidence-based wellbeing and the pursuit of true fulfilment. Discover the primal need for human connection that drives our desire for material possessions and status. We explore the concept of the arrival fallacy and how it challenges our expectations of lasting happiness. Gain a fresh perspective on finding joy in everyday experiences and uncover the transformative power of mindfulness. Tune in and embrace a new perspective on living a meaningful life.
Our favourite quotable moments:
“In order to gain connection, one of the ways we do that is to try and portray this sense of status and success.” - Bec Mitchell
"We're not great at giving ourselves compassion as human beings for some of these qualities that we might consider a bit grotesque." - Bec Mitchell
"If you're aware of the fact that gaining these goals is not going to achieve that lasting happiness, you can enjoy the journey a little bit more." - Bec Mitchell
"The research shows we can change the way that we view the world and what we value." - Bec Mitchell
"Comparing yourself only to yourself is generally the most helpful strategy." - Bec Mitchell
Email: hello@becmitchell.com
Bec Mitchell is an Organisational Wellbeing Specialist. Spending the first 7 years of her career as a Physiotherapist in Melbourne and Sydney's top Sports Medicine clinics she learnt the importance of science-backed health for performance. Her passion for spreading evidence based wellbeing strategies for happiness and productivity has seen her complete additional certifications in Meditation, Pilates and Nutrition. She is also currently completing her Masters of Applied Positive Psychology at Melbourne Uni. For the last 6 years she has taken her knowledge and molded it into fun wellbeing programs and seminars for Australia's top corporate executives including CBA, The Australian Army, Westpac and EY.