Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | 3 Simple Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Happiness | Professor Laurie Santos #523
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Feb 14, 2025 
Join Professor Laurie Santos, a Yale psychologist celebrated for her global ‘Science of Wellbeing’ course, as she reveals the surprising truths about happiness. She discusses how our assumptions about joy often mislead us, emphasizing that social connections are key to lasting well-being. Discover the uplifting power of interactions with strangers and the importance of mindful technology use. Laurie also highlights the joy of altruism, suggesting that helping others can significantly boost our own happiness. Reconnect with your innate joy through meaningful practices!
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Intuitions vs. Reality
- Our intuitions about happiness are often wrong.
- We think getting certain things will make us happy, but they provide only fleeting joy.
Social Connection
- Social connection is crucial for happiness.
- Even brief interactions with strangers can significantly boost well-being.
Train Experiment
- Nick Epley's study showed that talking to strangers on a train boosted happiness.
- People wrongly predicted that solitude would be more enjoyable.
