Before Breakfast How to be happier, with Cassie Holmes
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May 28, 2025 
Cassie Holmes, a UCLA professor and author of Happier Hour, shares insightful strategies for cultivating happiness. She discusses the transformative power of treating weekends like vacations. By being present and practicing altruism, we can reshape our perception of time. Holmes emphasizes the importance of recognizing everyday joys and dedicating time to personal activities. Her research highlights how giving and exercise not only boost happiness but also enhance our effectiveness, making life richer and more fulfilling.
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Weekend Vacation Mindset Boosts Happiness
- Treating weekends like vacations boosts happiness and Monday productivity.
- It shifts mindset from task-doing to being present, enhancing enjoyment.
Helping Others Feels Like More Time
- Spending time helping others increases your sense of having time.
- This happens because helping boosts feelings of accomplishment and control over your time.
Count Moments Left to Appreciate
- Calculate how many moments are left in recurring activities to appreciate them.
- This awareness makes you focus more and enjoy the limited time.
