Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee Re-Defining Happiness with Professor Paul Dolan #54
Mar 20, 2019
Join Professor Paul Dolan, a behavioral science expert from the London School of Economics and author of "Happy Ever After," as he debunks common myths about happiness. He reveals how societal pressures often distort our understanding of joy, emphasizing that true happiness lies in daily moments rather than grand life milestones. Learn practical strategies for balancing fun and fulfillment and discover the complexity of altruism and the pitfalls of social media on mental health. Dolan advocates for a more personalized definition of happiness, urging listeners to prioritize genuine joy over societal norms.
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Happiness Defined
- Happiness lies in daily experiences, not just life evaluations.
- It's a mix of pleasure (joy, contentment) and purpose (meaning, fulfillment).
Design for Happiness
- Design your environment to build good habits automatically.
- Make good habits easy and bad habits difficult.
MediaLand Story
- Rangan Chatterjee's friend loved her job at MediaLand despite constantly complaining about it.
- This highlights how societal narratives can clash with actual experience.
