We reflect on two questions that can help us make our work lives happier, more
productive, and more creative. We also talk about why it’s a good idea to
nominate people for awards, and how to manage the breakdown of the line
between work time and leisure time.
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Aug 22
More Happier: What Tattoo Would You Get? Plus How to Give Yourself Permission to Play
When relaxing feels like wasting time, you can trick yourself into enjoying it anyway. Plus, 16 things to try for happier, calmer parenting. Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Gretchen shares Chuck's tip for an ultra-quiet desk fan, plus more things we didn’t know [ ... Show More
26m 27s
Oct 2024
You can be happier at work — here's how from Fixable
We're bringing you an episode of Fixable, where Laurie joined Frances Frei and Anne Morriss to discuss whether you can make yourself happier at work. They talk about the concept of time famine, why you need a best friend at work, and where your employer is responsible for your we ... Show More
34m 39s
Jul 2022
Q: "Are We Born to Work? Or Born to Live?"
Listener Niki Walker has a question... in our busy, career-driven, money-oriented live, are we forgetting to make time for more important things? In our first episode fielding questions from fans of The Happiness Lab, Dr Laurie Santos looks at the world of work and how we can pr ... Show More
32m 4s
Jul 2024
Tips for Being Happier, Healthier, More Productive
<p>Today's podcast episode is an interview I did on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast with Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft. We discuss balancing ambition, tenacity, humility, and patience. I introduce my new children's book Meet Me In The Middle, that's part ... Show More
14m 56s
Nov 2021
How to Build a Happy Life: Find the Secret to Meaningful Work
The road to purposeful work is paved with good intentions; but for many, happiness at work can feel like a hopeless cause. What if the secret to happiness at work has less to do with our extrinsic motivations—money, rewards, and personal gain—and more to do with our intrinsic mot ... Show More
41m 24s
