23/12/2024Huberman Lab

Dr. Laurie Santos: How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols

Dr. Laurie Santos discusses the intricate relationship between happiness and emotional well-being, emphasizing the distinction between feeling happy in one's life and being satisfied with life overall. She explores how external factors, such as social connections and income levels, influence happiness. Despite a common belief that money can buy happiness, income has diminishing returns after a threshold. Dr. Santos highlights the importance of real-time social interactions and the impact of technology on emotional connections, while offering strategies including negative visualization to cultivate gratitude and appreciation for life's joys.

The distinction between being happy in your life (emotional state) and being happy with your life (cognitive appraisal) is crucial for understanding true happiness.
Happiness is influenced by both cognitive evaluations and emotional experiences; understanding this distinction can lead to better emotional well-being.

# HappinessThe emotional and psychological state characterized by positive feelings and life satisfaction, explored scientifically for actionable insights.

19/12/2024Stay Tuned with Preet

The Formula for Happiness (with Dr. Laurie Santos)

What does it take to be happy? Dr. Laurie Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, where she teaches “Psychology and the Good Life.” She’s also host of the podcast, “The Happiness Lab.” Dr. Santos joins Preet to discuss: The definition of happiness and how to maximize it The parenting paradox How job crafting can bring purpose to any career Self-care vs caring for others Practicing gratitude The health effects of loneliness and the importance of social connection The relationship between religion and happiness Why negative emotions are necessary Plus, Preet shares his new year’s resolutions, his favorite Stay Tuned episode of the year, and whether Liz Cheney will have to invoke the Speech or Debate clause. For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/laurie-santos-happiness/ Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# HappinessThe state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy, explored in depth during the episode.

# Dr. Laurie Santos # Social Connection # Gratitude Practice # Job Crafting # Parenting Paradox # Negative Emotions

16/12/2024The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn Founder: It’s Time To Quit Your Job When You Feel This! Selling LinkedIn For $26 Billion Taught Me This About Life! Trump Is Going To Punish Me!

In this episode, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, shares insights on entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significance of passion, self-awareness, and risk acceptance in achieving success. He discusses the transformative power of artificial intelligence and its dual nature, alongside the importance of strategic networking and hiring. Hoffman also reflects on the dynamics of startup culture, the necessity of teamwork, and the balance between ambition and well-being. Additionally, he touches upon political engagement and the implications of social media on discourse, highlighting the need for civil communication in an evolving technological landscape.

Entrepreneurs must embrace failure as part of the journey towards success, using it as a stepping stone rather than a deterrent.
A strong sense of passion and curiosity about humanity's direction can lead to significant innovations and advancements.

# HappinessThe state of well-being influenced by relationships and professional achievements.

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# HappinessThe emotional and psychological state characterized by positive feelings and life satisfaction, explored scientifically for actionable insights.

# HappinessThe state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy, explored in depth during the episode.

# HappinessThe state of well-being influenced by relationships and professional achievements.