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Happier Doctor—Healthier Patient? | Arthur Brooks & Bernard Chang

The Veritas Forum

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Defining Happiness Beyond Feeling

Defining happiness requires more than just associating it with feelings of love or enjoyment. Scientists and clinicians emphasize the importance of clearly defining variables like happiness before discussing them. The misconception that happiness is solely a feeling is compared to mistaking the smell of turkey for the actual Thanksgiving dinner. It is crucial to understand that happiness is something universally desired yet often misunderstood.

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