In this episode, Laura shares five easy ways to create more happiness in your life, drawing from insights from a Yale University course on well-being. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and incorporating your personal strengths, savoring your experiences in everyday life, practicing gratitude, doing random acts of kindness, and more. This quick listen will inspire you to incorporate these easy (and psychologically proven) hacks and create more joy in your life and work.
Chapters
00:00 Intro to Happiness
01:22 Understanding your Strengths
04:29 The Power of Savoring Experiences
07:41 Practicing Gratitude
09:09 Random Acts of Kindness
12:39 The Importance of Social Connections
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Keywords
happiness, well-being, strengths, savoring, gratitude, kindness, social connections, positive psychology, mindfulness, personal development
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