Even in the middle of a pandemic, it's still OK to experience delight. That's per legendary meditation teacher, Sylvia Boostein. In fact, she says, moments of happiness can fortify you to deal with the difficulties we are all facing. In other words, joy is a necessity, not a luxury right now. That is just one of many wisdom bombs Boorstein drops in this conv ... Show More
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The Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks
Plus: the benefits of a "reverse bucket list"; clear formulas for happiness, enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose; and how to engage in the world's problems without being miserable. Professor and writer Arthur Brooks on his recent book (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey): Build The ... Show More
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The Psychology Of Success | Guy Raz
A podcast pioneer on failure, resilience, luck, work/life balance, and the power of questions. Guy Raz has been instrumental in creating some of the most iconic podcasts in the world, including Wondery's How I Built This, Wow in the World and TED Radio Hour. The New York Times ha ... Show More
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When Life's Not Working, Don't Try Harder. Change Your Situation Instead. | Angela Duckworth
How the people, places, and things around you can bring out your best. Plus, why willpower is unreliable, why AA works for so many people, and where to put your phone. Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and co-director of ... Show More
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Dr. Maria Sirois - Resilience and the True Meaning of Beauty
I still feel an afterglow after my conversation with Dr. Maria Sirois, a brilliant psychologist, teacher, speaker, author, and friend in the pursuit of spreading happiness. Maria and I, like many other of my guests, were supposed to meet at the World Happiness Summit, but COVID-1 ... Show More
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Tal Ben Shahar - How to Improve Your Mood, No Matter What Life Throws Your Way
Got the Covid Blues? Want to feel some moments of joy? Or are you feeling good and looking to feel even better? Dr. Tal Ben Shahar, a “professor of happiness” gives us practical tools and insights into improving our mood, no matter what we are currently feeling, and permission to ... Show More
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3220: Now is a Perfect Time to Be Happy by Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Choosing Happiness
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Episode 3220:
Discover the empowering perspective from Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui on choosing happiness regardless of life's condit ... Show More
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