The Power of Gratitude and Social Connections for Happiness

The chapter explores the impact of behaviors like gratitude and social connections on happiness, touching on the concept of hedonic adaptation and how humans can combat it. It discusses the effectiveness of intentional gratitude practices and incorporating habits like a gratitude circle into routines. The importance of kindness, social connections, and meaningful conversations in fostering happiness is emphasized, along with personalized interventions for boosting mood with the potential use of AI.