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5 Shocking Lessons from the Longest-Running Study on Happiness

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May 2, 2024
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Robert Waldinger
Dr. Robert Waldinger, Director of Harvard's Adult Development Study, reveals surprising findings on happiness and longevity. Topics include combating loneliness, importance of gratitude, impact of social media, and prioritizing real relationships over digital distractions.
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Relationships Predict Long-Term Health

  • Warm, satisfying relationships predict better physical health and longer life more than cholesterol or blood pressure.
  • Relationships change physiology and reduce risks like heart disease and diabetes.
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Experiences Outperform Possessions

  • Experiences beat material goods for lasting happiness because we usually share them with others.
  • Shared experiences create interpersonal connections that sustain well-being.
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Teens Are The Loneliest Group

  • Teenagers are the loneliest age group, largely because smartphone use reduced in-person friend time drastically.
  • Less face-to-face interaction harms social development and increases anxiety and depression.
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