The illusion of happiness perpetuated by social media makes people believe that acquiring money, power, pleasure, and fame is the key to contentment. However, science supports that if the four pillars of well-being, which are beyond material possessions, are not in place, individuals may feel lonely or disconnected. The pursuit of money, power, pleasure, and fame is a deception, as they do not ultimately satisfy, leading to a continuous cycle of pursuit. Instead, psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics suggest that the four pillars for true fulfillment encompass different virtues beyond materialism.
Enjoy this episode of another show you might like: the Build the Life You Want Super Soul Podcast. Oprah and Arthur Brooks offer listeners a better understanding of the science behind happiness and why Arthur says, “Happiness is not a destination, happiness is a direction.” Together, they take questions from people across the country who have read Build the Life You Want and are curious how to apply topics from the book to their own lives. They discuss the “The Four Pillars of Happiness: Faith, Family, Friends and Work that Serves” as well as the power of metacognition which Oprah calls “one of the biggest contributions to people getting happier.” Arthur Brooks explains how using “emotional caffeine” can lead to greater happiness and how having “a better storage of emotions” can block anxiety and depression.
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