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Neuroscience Secrets to Happiness with Dr. Daniel Amen

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Feb 28, 2022
Dr. Daniel Amen, a physician and double-board certified psychiatrist, discusses the neuroscience of happiness. He reveals how understanding your brain type can change your approach to emotional well-being. With insights from over 200,000 brain scans, he shares strategies to combat negative thoughts and highlight 'micro moments of happiness.' Dr. Amen emphasizes the importance of nutrition in improving brain health and offers actionable steps for fostering a mindset of gratitude. Discover how small changes can lead to a more fulfilling life!
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INSIGHT

Unhappiness in America

  • Americans are unhappiest they've been since the Great Depression.
  • The pandemic worsened this with isolation, fear, social stress, and political divides.
INSIGHT

Happiness as a Moral Obligation

  • Happiness is a moral obligation because of its impact on others.
  • This challenges the idea that happiness is fluff or hedonistic.
ADVICE

Know Your Brain Type

  • Know your brain type to understand what makes you happy.
  • Different brain types respond to happiness differently.
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