The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Twelve Sayings That Could Change Your Life
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Mar 31, 2025 
Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author and host of the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, joins to explore memorable sayings that can transform our lives. They discuss the paradox of happiness, revealing that joy doesn’t always equate to deep satisfaction. Topics include navigating love’s complexities and the balance between self-acceptance and ambitions. Listeners will learn how practical aphorisms can guide personal growth and productivity, emphasizing the importance of actionable steps and the role of habit formation in achieving happiness.
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Happiness Paradox
- Happiness doesn't always mean feeling happy, especially when upholding values causes discomfort.
- It involves both being happy in your life (positive emotions) and with your life (values, flourishing).
Hospital Visit
- Visiting an estranged parent in the hospital, though unpleasant, aligns with one's values.
- This act embodies happiness, despite the lack of joyful feelings.
Hedonic Adaptation
- Hedonic adaptation explains why even positive events don't create lasting happiness.
- We get used to things like lottery wins, marriage, or promotions, diminishing their emotional impact.
