10% Happier with Dan Harris Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness | Dr. Robert Waldinger
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Jan 16, 2023 
Dr. Robert Waldinger, a Harvard psychiatrist and director of the longest scientific study on happiness, shares insightful lessons on well-being. He discusses the crucial role of social connections in achieving lasting happiness and why you can't be happy all the time. Waldinger emphasizes the idea of 'social fitness' and the importance of sharing worries rather than shouldering them alone. He also highlights the transformative power of friendships at work and reassures listeners that it’s never too late to find happiness.
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Harvard Study Findings
- The Harvard Study of Adult Development's biggest findings are that taking care of physical health matters.
- Close relationships are key for a longer, healthier, and happier life.
Relationships and Stress
- Relationships regulate emotions and reduce stress.
- Lack of connection leads to chronic stress and inflammation, impacting long-term health.
Evolution and Social Connection
- Humans evolved to be social for survival and passing on genes.
- Groups offer better protection, making connection a powerful drive.
