Great Company with Jamie Laing DR ROBERT WALDINGER: This Is How You Make 2026 The Happiest Year of Your Life
Jan 7, 2026
In a fascinating discussion, Dr. Robert Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, shares insights from the longest-running happiness study. He debunks myths, revealing that money isn't the key to happiness; rather, meaningful relationships are. Waldinger highlights loneliness as a serious health risk and suggests practical ways to form connections as adults. He also discusses unhealthy relationship traits to avoid and emphasizes investing in family and friendships for true wellbeing. This conversation leaves you inspired to prioritize connection!
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Engagement And Relationships Drive The Good Life
- Being engaged in activities you care about and being with people you care about makes a good life.
- Those two elements provide the core ingredients for long-term happiness.
Relationships Regulate Stress Physiology
- Close relationships act as emotion regulators, helping bodies recover from stress.
- Without trusted connections people remain in low-level fight-or-flight that damages health.
Cultivate Curiosity To Reignite Relationships
- Stay curious about your partner by noticing small changes and asking fresh questions.
- Curiosity rebuilds connection when relationships grow stale.
