The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Pushkin Hosts Celebrate World Happiness Day

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Mar 20, 2024
Malcolm Gladwell, a master storyteller and author, shares how running in a Canadian winter can actually boost happiness. Maya Shankar discusses techniques like 'distance self-talk' to quiet mental chatter and enhance well-being. Tim Harford rounds out the conversation with surprising insights on happiness lessons derived from a colonoscopy. Together, they explore the complex interplay between joy, personal growth, and the transformative power of self-compassion.
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ANECDOTE

Malala's Wisdom

  • Malala Yousafzai intuitively used distanced self-talk.
  • She gained objectivity by talking to herself as if advising someone else.
ADVICE

Beyoncé Strategy

  • Try the "What would Beyoncé do?" strategy.
  • Take the perspective of someone skilled in handling your situation.
ADVICE

Temporal Distancing

  • Use temporal distancing to minimize current worries.
  • Imagine your future self's perspective on the issue.
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