The One You Feed Small Steps to Happiness: The Science of Mindful Living with Laurie Santos
Nov 22, 2024
Laurie Santos, a Yale psychology professor and host of "The Happiness Lab," shares profound insights into happiness and mindful living. She highlights that happiness is a practice, not a destination. Through small, consistent actions, we can enhance our joy. Santos discusses the impact of our social connections, challenges misconceptions about happiness, and offers strategies to combat loneliness. She emphasizes the importance of reframing daily annoyances and intentional use of free time to align with personal values for greater fulfillment.
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Gratitude Practices
- Write down 3-5 things daily in a gratitude app or journal.
- Vary your entries; don't repeat the same things daily to avoid habituation.
Hedonic Adaptation and Gratitude
- Hedonic adaptation can diminish gratitude's effects over time.
- Maintain novelty by finding new aspects to appreciate, ensuring genuine emotional engagement.
Finding Delight
- Embrace the practice of noticing "delights," small joys like a funny moment or a pleasant sound.
- This cultivates attention to positive aspects of life, similar to gratitude.
