Saadia Khan, a social entrepreneur and founder of Immigrantly Media, engages with Laurie Santos to unravel the psychology of happiness. They dive into whether happiness is fleeting or a sustained state and explore how backgrounds influence our perceptions. The duo discusses Gen Z’s relationship with happiness amid social media pressures and the significance of 'third places' for fostering connections. They emphasize gratitude's transformative power and the critical role of intentionality in enhancing everyday joy.
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A Warm Reunion
Laurie Santos had breakfast with a college friend and her daughter, who were visiting Yale.
This positive interaction created a warm feeling and contributed to her overall happiness.
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Origins of the Happiness Course
Laurie Santos's experience as Head of College exposed her to the student mental health crisis.
This led her to create the popular "Psychology and the Good Life" course to teach happiness strategies.
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The Importance of Connection
Career accomplishments don't create lasting happiness, especially wealth beyond basic needs.
Social connections, including workplace friendships, are stronger predictors of happiness.
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We're bringing you an episode of Immigrantly, where Laurie joined host Saadia Khan to discuss the psychology of happiness education and the expansive realm of happiness. Is happiness a fleeting moment or a sustained state of being? Can it be actively cultivated, or is it an innate aspect of human existence? How do our backgrounds, personalities, and choices influence our perceptions of happiness? Laurie and Saadia openly discuss cultural considerations when exploring happiness, the difference between contentment and happiness, Gen Z’s perception of happiness, and how to achieve zen mode.
Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. They do this by providing their listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com