The Joy of Commitment

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Choosing to be spontaneous and keeping our options open means we fail to get the benefit of authentic connection. Once you commit, suddenly your paralysis is broken through by being on fire with purpose. Why do so many of us get stuck in infinite browsing mode? We'll learn the reasons why when the happiness lab returns from the rink.

YOLO seems like the perfect rock 'n' roll philosophy. You only live once... so do whatever seems right in the moment. Be spontaneous. Quit your job; find a new person to date; and always, always keep your options open.

We all fear getting stuck in the wrong occupation, relationship or home - so shun fully committing to anything. But we're misguided. The man who coined the term YOLO - the Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart - tells Dr Laurie Santos that throwing yourself fully into a life choice is the best way to live our precious life.