10% Happier with Dan Harris Never Worry Alone | Dr. Robert Waldinger
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Apr 28, 2025 
Dr. Robert Waldinger, a Harvard psychiatry professor and director of the longest scientific study of happiness, shares insights from his book, The Good Life. He emphasizes that happiness is often within our control and highlights the importance of social connections. Waldinger discusses the detrimental effects of loneliness and promotes the idea of 'social fitness' to enhance well-being. He reminds us that it's vital to 'never worry alone' and that cultivating meaningful relationships can lead to greater fulfillment at any stage of life.
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Warm Relationships Promote Longevity
- Warm relationships lead to longer, healthier lives by regulating stress and inflammation.
- Social connection powerfully influences physical health beyond traditional health behaviors.
Evolution Favors Tribe Formation
- Humans evolved to be social because survival was better in groups.
- Exile meant increased death risk, highlighting our deep need for connection.
Practice Social Fitness Actively
- Actively maintain relationships by making small deliberate choices regularly.
- Reach out to friends instead of prioritizing work email or tasks sometimes.
