In this chapter, they discuss the importance of accepting unhappiness and negative feelings as a normal part of life. They challenge the cultural belief that feeling unhappy or in pain is evidence that something is wrong with a person. They also address a listener's question about using regret as a tool for personal growth and discuss the difference between rumination and understanding, suggesting that analyzing failures and disappointments can lead to learning and growth.
Enjoy this episode of another show you might like: the Build the Life You Want Super Soul Podcast. Oprah and Arthur Brooks offer listeners a better understanding of the science behind happiness and why Arthur says, “Happiness is not a destination, happiness is a direction.” Together, they take questions from people across the country who have read Build the Life You Want and are curious how to apply topics from the book to their own lives. They discuss the “The Four Pillars of Happiness: Faith, Family, Friends and Work that Serves” as well as the power of metacognition which Oprah calls “one of the biggest contributions to people getting happier.” Arthur Brooks explains how using “emotional caffeine” can lead to greater happiness and how having “a better storage of emotions” can block anxiety and depression.
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