CAFE Insider What Gets in the Way of Happiness (with Dan Harris)
Dec 18, 2025
Dan Harris, a journalist and founder of 10% Happier, engages in a thought-provoking discussion about happiness. He turns the tables and asks Preet about the small obstacles hindering his happiness. Preet shares how viewing irritations as opportunities for personal growth can transform one's mindset. The conversation delves into the power of habit change and the significance of making small, sustainable adjustments for lasting happiness. It’s a refreshing take on how we can rethink our daily challenges to improve our overall well-being.
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Orientation Shapes Appreciation
- Preet emphasizes that appreciation depends largely on your orientation toward events.
- Reframing situations can change emotional responses almost immediately.
Turning Walks Into Gratitude
- Preet decided to get healthier and deliberately walk more by asking cabs to drop him short or parking farther away.
- That small habit shift turned prior irritation about extra walking into gratitude for the exercise.
Grateful For Wrong Drop-Offs
- Preet recounts being dropped off at the wrong place and feeling grateful for the extra three blocks to walk.
- He began to look forward to parking farther away or carrying luggage as chances to burn calories.