Where is the best place to take a nap? Anyone who has napped in a hammock knows how great it can be. This episode begins by explaining why naps are better in a hammock and why your next nap should be in one. https://www.livescience.com/14680-hammock-rocking-improves-sleep.html
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#802 - Arthur Brooks - How To Stop Feeling Lost & Find Your True Purpose
Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author.Chasing happiness appears to be the ultimate desire for many people, yet almost everyone struggles to understand what happiness actually is and how to achieve it. So if you speak to a specialist r ... Show More
1h 45m
Aug 2023
#273 - Only YOU Know What Is Best For YOU
Remember how we used to ask our parents for approval before making any decision? Yes, that's exactly what many of us are still doing - but instead of our parents, we're now deferring to others when it comes to our own happiness and life choices. In this episode, Dr. Tar ... Show More
23m 39s
Nov 2024
Happiness Hacks That Actually Work (And What You’re Getting Wrong) with the World’s Leading Happiness Expert: Arthur Brooks : 1219
What if everything you believe about happiness is wrong? In this episode, Harvard professor and world-renowned happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins Dave Asprey to unlock the secrets of real happiness, revealing the science behind joy, resilience, and lasting fulfillment. As a bes ... Show More
1h 18m
Jul 2
How to be happier, with Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD
Want to be happier? Some of our happiness level is due to genes or life circumstances, but research shows much of it is within our control. Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, talks about the habits and mindsets that lead to lasting happiness, the complex relationship between money and happi ... Show More
35m 30s
Feb 2025
#899 - Sahil Bloom - The Harsh Truth About Money & Happiness
Sahil Bloom is an investor, writer, and author. Focusing relentlessly on your goals can change your life. And if you work hard enough, one day your friends might call you ‘lucky’. But the truth is, luck is often just a byproduct of relentless effort. So, how do you create more op ... Show More
1h 35m
Mar 2025
3533: Want to Feel Better About Work and Life? Try Saying These Two Words by Dr. Jenny Brockis
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3533:Feeling overwhelmed by negativity at work or in life? Shifting to a gratitude mindset can transform your well-being, bo ... Show More
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