Dr. Laurie Santos and economist Tim Harford discuss the challenge of finding happiness through subtraction, rather than adding more to our lives. They explore the value of doing less, cutting down on commitments, and the benefits of removing elements to improve functionality in design and life.
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Embracing subtraction over addition can lead to increased happiness by reducing commitments and possessions.
Practicing saying 'no' to certain obligations can bring positive outcomes, leading to better time management and increased happiness.
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We often think adding more things to our lives will make us happier - more trips, more activities, more possessions. Sadly our minds find it hard to comprehend that having less and doing less is usually a better option.
Dr Laurie Santos teams up with economist Tim Harford (host of Cautionary Tales) to examine why we find subtraction so very hard, and share tips for finding happiness by cutting down on our commitments.