Published Dec 2, 2020

Secrets from the Happiness Lab | Laurie Santos

Laurie Santos, Yale professor and happiness expert, unpacks strategies for thriving during the holidays amid COVID-19 challenges, emphasizing effective communication, gratitude, and time management to enhance well-being and navigate family dynamics with empathy.

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Handling the Holidays
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Psychological Coping Mechanisms
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Time Management
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Secrets from the Happiness Lab | Laurie Santos

Topics covered

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Seeking Evidence-Based Solutions

Navigating Holiday Stress

Surviving the Holidays

Finding Common Humanity

Finding Happiness Through Time Management

Cozy Sweater Finds

Navigating Holiday Grief

Managing Time Famine

Finding Hope in Challenging Times

Bridging Divides

Empathy and Privilege

Bridging Political Divides

Bridging Political Divides

Navigating Winter

Episode Highlights

Handling the Holidays

Psychological Coping Mechanisms

Time Management

Secrets from the Happiness Lab | Laurie Santos

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Handling the HolidaysLaurie Santos provides insights into managing holiday stress and maintaining mental well-being during the pandemic. She emphasizes effective communication and empathy to navigate family dynamics and differing beliefs.

Handling the Holidays

Psychological Coping MechanismsLaurie Santos explores the psychological challenges of COVID fatigue and the misconceptions about happiness that hinder well-being. She offers insights into the power of gratitude as a tool for enhancing mental health during difficult times.

Psychological Coping Mechanisms

Time ManagementLaurie Santos, a Yale professor, shares science-based strategies for enhancing happiness by managing time effectively. She discusses concepts like time affluence and rethinking leisure to improve well-being during challenging times.

Time Management