Explore how focusing on physical activities like sleep, nutrition, and exercise can improve emotional well-being. Dr. Barbara Fredrickson shares insights on human connection, love, and emotional ties, emphasizing the importance of genuine interactions and acts of love in daily life.
Romantic love isn’t all it’s cracked up to be – at least that’s one way positive psychologist Barbara Fredrickson puts it. Barbara’s decades of research suggest that emotions outside of our narrow definition of love are just as important to our well-being. In this episode, Barbara shares what to look for when we want to broaden our experience of positive emotions, and suggests ways to build the consistent connection and care at the heart of our best relationships. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts