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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Build The Life You Want from Oprah's Super Soul

Dec 15, 2023
54:28
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Exploring happiness and its components, the negative impact of social media, the misconception of material possessions, enhancing pleasure and disrupting cycles, accepting unhappiness and using regret for growth, separating reactions from emotions, and the importance of small businesses and a success story.
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Quick takeaways

  • Happiness is not a destination, but a direction. Understand the four pillars: faith, family, friends, and meaningful work.
  • Metacognition allows you to observe and choose your emotions. Gain control over your emotional well-being.

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The Four Pillars of Happiness

Happiness is not a destination, but a direction. It is important to understand the four pillars of happiness: faith, family, friends, and work that serves. Money, power, pleasure, and fame are not the true sources of happiness, but should be used in service of the four pillars.

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