The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Build The Life You Want from Oprah's Super Soul
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Dec 15, 2023 Join social scientist and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks as he chats with Oprah about the keys to happiness. They dive into the Four Pillars of Happiness: Faith, Family, Friends, and Work that Serves. Brooks introduces the concept of 'emotional caffeine' for boosting joy and the importance of deep connections over superficial social media interactions. They also emphasize metacognition as a powerful tool for emotional well-being, encouraging self-reflection to enhance personal happiness and tackle life's challenges.
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The Joy of Giving
- Giving to others increases happiness more than spending on yourself.
- Donate to GiveDirectly to help a Rwandan village.
Happiness as a Direction
- Happiness is not a destination, but a direction.
- It's about getting happier, not achieving a static state of bliss.
Four Pillars of Happiness
- True happiness doesn't come from money, power, pleasure, or fame.
- Focus on faith, family, friends, and work that serves others.
