Modern Wisdom #1043 - Arthur Brooks - 14 Habits for an Optimised Morning & Evening Routine
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Jan 8, 2026 
Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and social scientist, dives deep into the science of happiness and the significance of meaningful living. He contrasts happiness and unhappiness as distinct systems and discusses how our emotional profiles influence relationships. Arthur emphasizes the benefits of structured morning and evening routines, sharing evidence-based tips and discussing the dangers of success addiction and chronic overstimulation. He also explores how embracing suffering can lead to growth, while practical strategies for navigating grief and loss provide valuable insights into human resilience.
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Psychology Is Biology
- Psychology and biology are inseparable: your emotions are brain processes shaped by evolution.
- Understanding brain mechanisms helps you manage negative emotions productively.
Happiness And Unhappiness Aren't Opposites
- Happiness and unhappiness are produced by different brain systems and are not opposites.
- You can be intensely happy and intensely unhappy simultaneously depending on affect profile.
Use Rumination Constructively
- If you ruminate, channel that energy into creative or constructive projects rather than destructive coping.
- Learn the neurobiology of rumination so you can manage it rather than be controlled by it.
