Published Aug 31, 2021

554: Laurie Santos | Practical Lessons from The Happiness Lab

Laurie Santos delves into the science of happiness, revealing it as a skill that can be developed through mindset and behavior, discusses how social comparisons and social media shape our joy, and unravels the paradoxical relationship between wealth and happiness.

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- What are the benefits of the 'perfect day' exercise described by Martha Beck on the Huberman Lab?
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- How does social media affect mental health?
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- What are some habits for mental health and high performance?
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- How to be happy
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- How do you practice gratefulness?
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- How should we view suffering, and how do we recognize the difference between the positive and negative aspects of it in our lives, as discussed in the podcast episode with Dr. Martha Beck?
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- How can I cultivate more positive thoughts?
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- What are the benefits of practicing gratitude?
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- How can we achieve long-term happiness?
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- How to be happier
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- How does gratitude affect the brain?
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- What are some effective gratitude techniques?
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- How can I mitigate social media's impact on my self-esteem?
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- How do you build positive habits?
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- What are the positive aspects of having kids on the emotional and psychological health of parents?
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554: Laurie Santos | Practical Lessons from The Happiness Lab

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Happiness Hacks

Finding Happiness

Training Your Brain

Finding Happiness

Social Media Illusions

Mental Health Prevention

Gratitude Benefits

Social Media Comparison

Measuring Happiness

Achievements and Happiness

Finding Happiness

Resilience and Immune Neglect

Happiness and Circumstances

The Impact Bias

Questions from this episode

What are the benefits of the 'perfect day' exercise described by Martha Beck on the Huberman Lab?

How does social media affect mental health?

What are some habits for mental health and high performance?

How to be happy

How do you practice gratefulness?

How should we view suffering, and how do we recognize the difference between the positive and negative aspects of it in our lives, as discussed in the podcast episode with Dr. Martha Beck?

How can I cultivate more positive thoughts?

What are the benefits of practicing gratitude?

How can we achieve long-term happiness?

How to be happier

How does gratitude affect the brain?

What are some effective gratitude techniques?

How can I mitigate social media's impact on my self-esteem?

How do you build positive habits?

What are the positive aspects of having kids on the emotional and psychological health of parents?

Episode Highlights

Happiness Skills

Impact of Comparison

Economic Factors

554: Laurie Santos | Practical Lessons from The Happiness Lab

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Happiness SkillsLaurie Santos explores the concept of happiness as a learnable skill, influenced by mindset and behavior rather than just genetics or circumstances. She offers practical strategies to enhance happiness, emphasizing gratitude and delight collection as effective tools.

Happiness Skills

Impact of ComparisonLaurie Santos explores how our chosen reference points and social media influence our happiness. She explains why bronze medalists often feel happier than silver medalists and how social media exacerbates unrealistic comparisons.

Impact of Comparison

Economic Factors