The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Science of Well-Being: Powerful Happiness Hacks That 5 Million People Are Using

Dec 12, 2024

Dr. Laurie Santos, a cognitive scientist and Yale professor, shares enlightening insights on achieving happiness based on her popular course, "The Science of Well-Being." She discusses surprising aspects of happiness, emphasizing that it's a skill that requires effort. Listeners will discover the importance of 'time affluence' over money, the benefits of social connections, and practical strategies for rewiring the brain for joy. Santos also highlights self-compassion and small acts of kindness as vital components in cultivating a fulfilling life.

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Dr. Laurie Santos emphasizes that true happiness stems from meaningful connections rather than material wealth or fleeting pleasures.

Practicing gratitude by recognizing the positives in life can significantly enhance overall life satisfaction and emotional well-being.

Mindfulness plays a crucial role in happiness by encouraging individuals to fully engage in the present moment, enhancing appreciation for life.

Self-compassion fosters emotional resilience and reduces anxiety, promoting a kinder inner dialogue during personal challenges and setbacks.

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The Psychology of Happiness

A popular course at Yale, The Psychology of a Good Life, emphasizes the surprising science behind happiness. Professor Lori Santos distills key lessons, revealing that common beliefs about happiness are often misguided. Many people assume that happiness can be achieved through material wealth or fleeting pleasures, but research shows that deeper, more meaningful connections yield greater fulfillment. By engaging with the scientific principles behind happiness, listeners can learn how to cultivate happiness in their daily lives.

Rewiring for Happiness

04:11

Encouragement for Personal Growth and Happiness

04:20

Intro

5min

Unlocking Happiness: Strategies for a Fulfilling Life

16min

Understanding Happiness: A Complex Journey

15min

The Value of Time Affluence

10min

Rewiring for Happiness

4min

The Power of Connection

6min

Transforming Mornings and Marketing Strategies

3min

Combating Loneliness in the Digital Age

20min

Cultivating Happiness Through Self-Compassion

12min

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Encouragement for Personal Growth and Happiness

4min

In this episode, you will learn how to live a more meaningful and happy life with zero weird tricks.

Today, world renowned professor Dr. Laurie Santos is here to give you a crash course on living a happier, more fulfilling life.

Dr. Santos is the professor behind Yale’s most popular course of all time, which she then taught as an online course called The Science of Well-Being.

5 million students have taken her semester-long course, but you don’t need to.

Why? Because today on the podcast, she is distilling and summarizing the key takeaways from her world-famous 26 lectures into one hour for you.

She will share the surprising truths about what truly makes you happy and 5 science-backed ways to rewire your mind for more joy and meaning.

And even if happiness feels out of reach, this episode will change your perspective and equip you with practical tools to experience more of it, starting today.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, you’ll love hearing from Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar – the most popular professor in Harvard’s history – share about the science of creating a better life. Listen to this one next: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose

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The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Science of Well-Being: Powerful Happiness Hacks That 5 Million People Are Using

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The Psychology of Happiness

The Importance of Social Connections

The Impact of Gratitude

The Role of Mindfulness and Presence

The Benefits of Self-Compassion

The Influence of Comparison

Taking Action for Happiness

Rewiring for Happiness

Encouragement for Personal Growth and Happiness

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The Science of Well-Being: Powerful Happiness Hacks That 5 Million People Are Using

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Deep dives

The Psychology of Happiness

The Importance of Social Connections

The Impact of Gratitude

The Role of Mindfulness and Presence

The Benefits of Self-Compassion

The Influence of Comparison

Taking Action for Happiness

Rewiring for Happiness

Encouragement for Personal Growth and Happiness

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