A Slight Change of Plans The Science of Happiness with Dr. Laurie Santos
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Mar 21, 2024 
Dr. Laurie Santos discusses happiness research, distinguishing happiness in life vs. with life. Importance of social relationships for happiness. Strategies for enhancing well-being, overcoming digital barriers. Prioritizing time over money for happiness. Includes insights on personal growth opportunities.
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Laurie's Pivot to Happiness Research
- Laurie Santos pivoted from studying cognition in monkeys to happiness research due to witnessing a mental health crisis among Yale students.
- Her course on happiness at Yale went viral, showing strong student interest in well-being strategies.
Two Dimensions of Happiness
- Happiness includes being happy in your life (positive emotions) and happy with your life (life satisfaction).
- These two parts can dissociate; you can feel differently about your emotions versus your overall life evaluation.
Arrival Fallacy in Happiness
- Humans mispredict how long and intensely future positive or negative events will affect their happiness.
- This arrival fallacy means lasting happiness or suffering from events is often less than anticipated.