The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

How to be Happier at Work (with Dan Harris)

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Nov 8, 2021
Dan Harris, ABC News anchor and host of the Ten Percent Happier podcast, shares his transformative journey from a demanding job to focusing on mindfulness. He discusses strategies to enhance happiness at work, including the importance of time management, finding joy in job crafting, and dealing with jealousy through meditation. Dan and Dr. Laurie Santos emphasize the significance of embracing emotions in the workplace and integrating mindfulness practices to foster a more fulfilling work environment.
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ADVICE

Time Affluence

  • Increase your "time affluence", your sense of having free time.
  • It improves well-being as much as employment, according to Ashley Whillans.
ANECDOTE

Dan Harris's Job Change

  • Dan Harris left his demanding job at ABC News after 21 years.
  • He prioritized his well-being by reducing his 7-day work week, aiming for better work-life balance.
ADVICE

Reframing Time Savings

  • Reframe time-saving expenses like takeout as investments in free time.
  • Actively appreciate the time gained, enhancing the value of these purchases.
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