Dr. Santos shares insights from the field of positive psychology and offers five actionable strategies to enhance happiness. These include practicing gratitude, engaging in acts of kindness, focusing on the present moment, getting regular exercise, and building social connections. She explains the science behind each step and how they can positively impact o ... Show More
Jun 2024
201. 5 scientific ways to ACTUALLY be happier
<p>We all want to be happier, but are probably sick of hearing about 'exercising more, eating better, sleeping 8 hours'. In today's episode we break down FIVE evidence based tips that are simple, accessible, actionable and inexpensive for becoming a happier person and the researc ... Show More
41m 52s
Jun 2020
Want to be happier? Evidence-based tricks to get you there
Everyone wants to be happy, and science has some answers. In this episode, Laurie Santos, the host of The Happiness Lab podcast, shares the science of cultivating gratitude and reframing positive thinking.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona ... Show More
15m 21s
Sep 2022
The Power of Gratitude with Dr. Laurie Santos
Psychology professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is on Radio Headspace all week. Today, she talks about how gratitude is a foolproof way to feel a little better, especially during tough times. If you want to learn more about the science of happiness, check out Dr. Laurie S ... Show More
5m 52s
May 2024
The Psychology Of Happiness
<p>Join me as we explore the science behind what makes us truly happy. We'll unpack how our brains light up with joy, gratitude, and motivation, and why cultivating positive relationships is like planting seeds of happiness in our lives.</p><p>From gratitude journals to mindful m ... Show More
17m 42s
Dec 2024
How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols | Dr. Laurie Santos
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Laurie Santos, Ph.D., a professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University and a leading researcher on happiness and fulfillment. We discuss what truly increases happiness, examining factors such as money, social comparison, free tim ... Show More
3h 8m