Building Better Habits
Laurie discusses the journey of creating a course focused on positive psychology, emphasizing the importance of applying scientific insights to daily life. She highlights the challenge of habit formation and the need for social support and repetition to foster lasting change. The conversation underscores that knowing what to do is different from actually doing it, prompting a deeper exploration of practical strategies for personal growth.In this clip
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Laurie Santos - The Real Scoop on How to Be Happier (From the Most Popular Course in Yale History)
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What are the main techniques discussed by Dr. Laurie Santos to achieve true happiness using science-based protocols?
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Do any of your experts in the episode 36: ABC News Anchor Dan Harris On How To Be Your Own Guru & Make Meditation A Habit and the clip Habit Formation Challenges discuss concrete surveys or data that support strongly any of the three hypotheses: Users are learning about emotional well-being and mindfulness but struggle to apply these lessons in daily life because: (1) People feel overwhelmed trying to balance chores, social life, self-care, goals, and work efficiently. (2) Their habits don’t feel aligned with their deeper motivations or sense of self. (3) Emotional setbacks push them into negative patterns, with no personalized support to adapt and maintain consistency. This makes it hard to create sustainable, mindful routines.