Why Happy People Do it Better | The Science of Happiness

[@Renyth]

This makes perfect sense, Literally been stuck on a uni project, got just over a week left. Basically restarted it over the last weekend cus I wasn't happy with it, literally pumped out an entire semesters worth of work in a day, what did I do different? Basically put on the Ricky Gervais show and listen to the insane ramblings of Karl Pilkington and just enjoying doing the work for once.

[@mjasmine95]

Yes KARL!! He's hilarious :D

[@tweepy123]

He's not a real scientist? But, but he wears a white lab coat!

[@bendemare5270]

lol

[@Minasdelalian]

fake it till you make it ;)

[@nikaizuu]

He's clearly a social scientist...

[@xiHasMilkx]

This is 100% true, I do a LOT better on exams when I am less stressed and having a positive attitude going into the test, everything will just suddenly "click" for me and i breeze through it. Sometimes I even remember things in class i never took notes for, that's why i kinda stopped studying and stressing myself last minute and usually play games hours before an exam, get a cup of coffee, and ace that dam thing :)

[@Suzanblog]

"If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands."...okay, you don't really have to do that but when you are happy, you gather happy people to you, you make others happy and life is better. Science even backs this...Be Happy!! ♥

[@daniellelofgren3808]

To me, the definition of success is achieving happiness. So to me, success and happiness are one and the same. Keep doing these, SoulPancake! You're the reason I pass my psychology class!

[@rotteliket]

“Success is not the key to happiness; happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”

[@WallflowerThoughts]

When your happy you think of good things happening, you are determined to succeed. when you aren't happy you see everything negatively and you expect things to fail. & whatever vibes you put out in the world usually happens. If you think positive thoughts positive things happen, if you think negative thoughts negative things happen.

[@camdevtube]

Everyone can be happy. I'm a 20 year old who isn't in school and is working 38 hours a week in a broke down dishroom with lazy co-workers who make the job a lot harder than it already is. And I wake up and decide to be happy. Happiness is a choice, you can either get out of bed and complain about who you are and what you have, or be positive and work hard towards better things. You can't do something to bring you happiness if you're in a negative mood, so you're wrong, happiness DOES come first.

[@minieboisvert367]

I love everything about this video series. Mostly the not-scientist gentleman... Yep, mostly him. And his awesome Chucks.

[@illuminator16]

Happiness can make you do things freely and become innovative but with all due respect, deep down inside "Fear" is the biggest drive to success.

[@Givememorecouture11]

So you're saying the a definition of happy is food.

[@AmadeuShinChan]

Emma yes, money is happiness only if paired with time, eqation: money+freetime=happiness... the other one, like you figured out for yourself is: food=happiness, aka cheaper-version.

[@AmadeuShinChan]

And i say this in the name of all non-scientists in this room.

[@xXDivaxChoekyXx]

Can relate.

[@christinewang3535]

Yes

[@Participant]

Aw, this means so much to us. Thank you!

[@dolphinsatsunset1]

294 people are unhappy and thus unsuccessful people.

[@roflcopters1122]

This video really spoke to me. I just lost all my life savings (almost 5 grand) gambling. I have no job. I'm not going to college. But God bless me, I am so happy. I am seeking a job, doing fun things, and I know my life is going to turn out great! I can already feel the success coming on. This is so true!

[@yasminekamoun6364]

I think that each one leads to the other: of you're happy you will succeed and when you get success you will feel even happier

[@ericmueller6319]

What I liked is the "backwards" part - meaning that success doesn't lead to happiness, but happiness leads to success. Of course anyone could say that it's a matter of perspective, depending on the focus. In that case, maybe it works both ways. But still, kudos for thinking outside the box. If success doesn't happen, then at least we have a positive attitude. That in itself is a success.

[@OnlyGoodTV]

These videos are so fun to watch! They always put a smile on your face.

[@mariah_7654]

When you know that you're worthy of love and belong at the end of a long hard day then someone else's opinion about your level of success doesn't matter. Whether or not you got only 10 things done or knocked out your to do list, you'll know that what you got done that day is a bad measure of how happy you are allowed to be.

[@melissamarinisvigelj2931]

you are very right,but when your happy that is success

[@MargueritaEFT]

You guys are fricken' awesome! I just discovered your channel and I looooovvveee it! YOU ROCK DUDES! Thanks for sharing your awesomeness! xxx

[@TheOldfozz]

nicely done, I know when i was younger, i had times i wish had never happened, and had my share of rough times, but to change what was, would change what you are, and well, wouldnt want that, but excellently done!! ty

[@Participant]

Thanks for the support! :)

[@mashyhickey1242]

Those vids are amazing!!! You guys deserve much much more views!!! Thank you so much for lighting up my day.

[@christianardiyanto4504]

Thank you Julian... That's very well insight 😉👍

[@JesseNedunuri]

Wow.....man!! I loved all the videos i watched. I'm an Architect [but currently doing my masters]. I'm commenting especially on this video because, I always watch something inspirational or something happy before starting my work or design projects so that it keeps me motivated and keep me happy but mostly importantly I do my work happily though if the work is kinda boring. Love to watch all the videos....and thanks for making me happy like more than 10 times in 5 minutes.

[@rosalinetambe8529]

my definition of success is anything that results in happiness. I also believe that happy people are more successful by any standards.

[@sarahs1821]

To me, happiness is success...

[@serene9532]

haha yes same! :)

[@Just1Independent1]

This is the first video that I've watched from this channel and I love it! xx

[@mananrocks98]

Watch all of their videos ! Their all so freaking great

[@Just1Independent1]

yea

[@vickythompson8337]

+Stacey Ohh Me, too :D new subscriber!

[@Participant]

+Stacey Ohh Yay! We are so happy you enjoyed it! Check out the other Science of Happiness videos here: bit.ly/1Wl4MYm AND the Science of Love videos here: bit.ly/1TAf3sF

[@ashleyng7466]

These videos are amazing, thank you thank you!

[@Emmyhorstkamp-storeytarris]

All for people being happy with what they do and in turn using that happiness to be creative.

[@ryukdluffy]

Well, that's what most people are aiming for; happiness. A lot of people have it since birth, others get it later on and some (like me) are having a great difficulty trying to achieve it.

[@TheHipisterDeer]

Being sad is bad for my health. Of course I'm aware that being happy makes to do better because of your uplifting attitude, and we your sad you simply don't think clearly. For me, just being optimistic helps. Its not being happy, but its not being sad either. I also try to look for things that make me happy even if it is very temporary.

[@scarlettkukuku]

What about someone's theory about "Pressure leads you to creativity. The more you're in pressure, the more you're creative."?

[@Stirt95]

I just meet your channel today, is amwsome! The world need this!

[@kujmous]

I know some people who struggle with their feelings. And they cope by shutting them down. They don't let themselves be happy because it makes them vulnerable to being hurt. They don't feel any sadness either. They simply refuse to feel. With all these experiments linked to happiness, can you do an experiment to see if sadness can be linked to happiness... perhaps it might better be said as vulnerability or openness.

[@DJOJ33]

This may be the most fascinating series on KZbin

[@firewordsparkler]

So cool! I have a better outlook on life after just a few soulpancake videos.

[@trevorgoyobro]

Dude, you created an experiment using the scientific method, had a control group and followed through with the experiment very accurately. You were even completely honest about your findings which is more than can be said for most studies; Therefore you are a scientist in my opinion. The only thing a degree says it that you are willing to spend a lot of time and money for a piece of paper that is simply a socially agreed upon and trusted source of recognition for your abilities.

[@jenniferahlberg8420]

I'm thinking that it's a good idea to have a delicious high carb snack before problem solving. The brain runs on sugar so it couldn't hurt.. ;)

[@reveusefirefly]

I love it! It's just amazing, all this work... I truly believe that happiness makes a big improve in all ways :) Anyway, could you tell me what's the soundtrack of your videos and where can I get them? It's definitely positive!

[@pachisoyyo]

This episode -and the recognition of its limitations- made me happy.

[@AizaJustmint]

watching soulpancake puts me in a good mood. I study better afyer after watching a good video :)

[@isaaaaa6464]

I think happiness leads to success in the sense that if you’re happy you’re already successful.

[@belgirahhs2878]

Can you re-post the study?! Actually interested in reading it!

[@tcrown3333]

Belgira HHS Couldn't agree more. This is one book that shows the way. No 1 Bestseller www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ06G7Q/

[@D3WDify]

There should be a study about how knowing being if being happy is good for you or not will make you more or less happy

[@NotSoGoodFilm]

just like how a teacher teaching in class, when a teacher teaching with fun way that will set the students in the good mood which will make the students easily to understand what the teacher explaining. sorry for my bad grammar.

[@jhairoflores3971]

i just love this videos from Soulpancake

[@lolangie100]

i love soul pancake videos!

[@annettehernandez2216]

I watched all of these videos and I became instantly happy from the first one.! Awesome.! :)

[@CJsStash]

This is a known experiment that doesn't have to do with happiness. It has to do with how you pose the experiment to the two groups. It matter on how you introduce the box either with or and the tacks/matches.

[@syn0dicc]

Everyone is saying that there's different definitions to success and I'm so pleased with that because I'd define success as happiness. As long as you're happy, I'd say that you have a very large degree of success in your life!

[@earthtaxfree]

in world pumped up that success is having money or doing some preindoctrinated job in order to feel success i found this video most interesting and actually awakening for many people....love it when few people point out how success is actually personal perspective...

[@AwesomeTheaterGeek]

Soulpancake is wonderful. : ) I love optimism. Spread happiness! YAY!

[@vmachacek]

Accept who you are so naturally you become happy and because you like who you are you are successful anyway.. Yaaaay

[@RelishThisMoment]

I decided to go to the gym before studying because of this video. and it really allowed me to study well. thanks!

[@Niicolas36]

happiness is the success , be happy and you will be successful for being happy

[@manictiger]

I'd say so. Honestly, nothing puts me in a good mood if I make an expensive mistake during my work day and nothing puts me in a bad mood if I make a brilliant decision. The irony is that I try to dampen my emotion as much as possibly while in the process of buying happiness. Some people, like to say "money doesn't buy happiness". And to me that simply isn't true. For example... No rich person ever spammed a comments section. Poverty = misery. Just look at those spammers go...

[@CrazzyCandyLovers]

I LOVE U AND WHAT U ARE DOING! Being in a horrible mood. watching this made me happy! :) Thank u guys for making the world so much better!

[@jhug111]

We did not accept that as a solution and ultimately that person failed the puzzle.

[@Only1Shelvonte]

Yes, happiness is very important. I can't stand being around negative people. They're so draining!!

[@EvelynNinja]

I needed this. Going to finish my pre-lab for Bio, and I'm happy :) lol Thanks SoulPancake!

[@AnjuliMack]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS :D

[@senhorcassenda3812]

The real question should have been "Performance" and not "Success". Would have had better answers to "Do you think you perform better when you feel happier?" . Great content btw.

[@ReeseJohnson21]

Soulpancake you continue to up yourself!

[@facelessorion]

I appreciate the video, but I think this study could've used a few more controls. For example, it may not have been the happiness that gave people a boost but a feeling of indebtedness from all the stuff you gave them. They may have felt like working harder in your study because you were nice to them.

[@flourishwithMJ]

Thank you. Happiness leads to success.❤😊

[@awsafmighty]

the one in the yellow shirt ..has the rock smile

[@anasalazar9420]

I love these videos.

[@ProRallyDriver]

You are awesome man!

[@youjustgotsheeped]

Can you please PLEASE tell me where I can find the survey you give to the volunteers???

[@RealKengeki]

Maybe it's true, but it's irrelevant for a lot of situations. A lot of situations, usually in more competitive careers, require you to perform well in very uncomfortable conditions and you just have to get through it even if you don't feel happy.

[@billywunton]

In conclusion, people who are experiencing sugar rush are better at solving puzzles.

[@LiberateKarn]

At @3:16 I was like "OH MY GOD!!! I KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!" lol

[@skipskid8920]

The more you love yourself the happier you are- and the more you love others! Yay!

[@GamingWithPayne]

I love that someone is actually studying happiness!

[@natenatenate10]

In my opinion, being happy in our world is a success in its own.

[@dontuan77]

What about the Edgar Allen Poe's of the world? There's this notion that tortured, depressed people are more creative and come up with inspired work stemming from their condition. Wonder how you account for that...

[@Mad.E]

Two things: I'm more creative when I'm not happy. I think happiness IS sucsess.

[@DianaTejada26]

Happiness!!! It's not about the destination it's about the journey!!

[@MsGingersrock]

Right on bro you're awesome, and observant! I did like this video too, even if it wasn't particularly scientific.

[@safetytess]

this is the only episode that hasn't made me cry. phew.

[@janetm7008]

I'm guessing that mega George is actually tiny little George. The experiment was great. We all control our own feelings To a point. Choose to be happy. It's a proven fact that even if you force yourself to smile or laugh, it will lighten your mood. Not to mention acknowledging every little good thing that happens to you, from getting a green light, to a beautiful sunset to, a good cup of coffee. These are life's small pleasures. If you get a red light or stuck in traffic, look up!

[@sohailbudhiya9495]

it's for Someone who mention the Comment "He's not real Scientist" Here i appreciated he's way of Watching to identify.. But what matter whether is real or Fake but matter is Rules. If Someone can define simple rules with big impact he's Scientist without degree. Gratitude make anyone what they want.

[@Nickademas1]

You're happy if or when you succeed but you succeed when you're happy.

[@ShadyKO]

True happiness is rather hard to obtain, therefore, making it a success of its own.

[@33BRR]

Your right, their methods were not tight enough to prove anything. But the video is a fun demonstration of true principles. If you want real research go to Google Scholar and search for actual happiness research. Type in keywords like happiness, creativity, experiment, manipulation, that kind of stuff and you will find some nice psychology journal articles. Happy researching to you!

[@royalkanight23]

why did he not mention how 2 of the people who were happy, although they didn't solve it correctly, took 2 completely different way of doing the task? one by "gluing" the candle with its own wax and the other without using the box. They weren't done "corrrectly" but in their way of taking the question they were right

[@hotpinkelephant11]

A problem I see with the experiment is that the puzzle here is relatively famous and common. Maybe the subjects of the experiment had never seen it, but there's no guarantee.

[@DukeSkukum]

Doesn't seem entirely rigorous; giving people food (particular candy) gives them short term energy, in addition to "happiness," so that can explain some of the results.

[@yakimendez6812]

i love soulpancake videos! but... the study link does not work :( Could you fix it, please? i really wanna read it.

[@ikbenhet1989]

this put a smile on my face :)

[@DrsGrinch]

It'd be interesting to see if you had a THIRD group where you did things to make them less happy. IE small things like a hot room cold room, spill water on them by "accident", stop in and say "Wow, not done yet?", annoying music, people talking on cell phones, and making these "test subjects" wait an extra long time before taking on the experiment.

[@royalcupgame]

Is this not your account? You're not Soul Pancake? The study and the links at the end are also not clickable. Why are you using other people's videos?

[@elkauppila]

After the experiment, did you give the control group snacks and gift cards? Or did they just get the short end of the stick?

[@yoshiston3r]

I love love the happiness lab!

[@1bigjess]

I agree wholeheartedly!

[@vest6722]

This is funny:D love it:)

[@sheftymclefterson8868]

Somebody needs to show this study to US corporate leaders!

[@literosexual6541]

I need to remember this for work tomorrow. X

[@Only1Shelvonte]

I know it can be hard at times but, you just have to pray and have faith. I tell my friends all the time. The secret to prayer is FAITH. If you're not a believer then try the book The Secret and just practice positive thinking. It works!! Prayer works for me though!