One of the best ways to make ourselves happier is to make other people happier. I was made happier by my gesture of loving in tracking down my husband’s iPod than he was made happy by getting it back. Do good, feel good.
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More Happier: Four Tendencies Solutions to Real-Life Problems
We revisit some of our most useful Four Tendencies listener questions, including how to help a Rebel stick to exercise, work with a Questioner boss, and keep Obliger people-pleasing from getting in the way of dating. Revisited Highlights: Episode 43: Listener Round-Up of the Four ... Show More
38m 32s
Dec 2024
Why doing good feels great
In the third and final episode of our three-part course on cultivating joy, host Cristina Quinn dives into the connection between spreading kindness and experiencing happiness. Steven Petrow, author of “The Joy You Make,” shares compelling research on the “helper’s high” and how ... Show More
11m 30s
Aug 2024
When Do We Get To Be Happy?
<p>As I prepare for my first TEDx talk this Saturday, I've been revisiting some of my podcast episodes for inspiration. Yes, I listen to my podcast too! One episode from last year really resonated with me, where I explored a powerful quote by Jenifer Lewis: "We need to be happy o ... Show More
10m 22s
Feb 2023
Mashup: How to Create Real and Lasting Happiness in Your Life
Most of what we do in life relates to our happiness in one way or another. In this episode, get inspired by different approaches you can use to create true, long-lasting happiness. “One of the best drivers of growth isn’t your job, isn’t your goals, it’s your friendship circle.” ... Show More
57m 21s