Exploring how friends can serve as a second self, boosting joy and lessening sorrow, while also addressing the rise of perfectionism in youth and strategies like positive self-talk from a friend's perspective. The chapter also delves into the advantages of confiding in friends, the rejuvenating effects of spending time with loved ones, and lifestyle choices like earning through Airbnb hosting and environmentally-friendly 'paper-tarian' living.
Making shows about her own happiness challenges was both fun and instructive for Dr Laurie, but it also took guts to be so vulnerable and open. She later spoke to her close friend at Yale Dr Tamar Gendler about the experience. This private chat threw up lots of interesting insights, so when the duo were asked to speak at the 2024 International Festival of Arts and Ideas... they decided to share parts of that private conversation with the public.
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