10% Happier with Dan Harris Secrets from the Happiness Lab | Laurie Santos
Dec 2, 2020
Laurie Santos, a tenured professor at Yale known for her influential happiness course, shares science-based strategies for coping with the emotional challenges of winter and the pandemic. She discusses navigating difficult family conversations during the holidays, combating pandemic fatigue, and the power of self-care. Laurie emphasizes why traditional sources of happiness often fall short, the joy of missing out (JOMO), and cultivating a sense of time affluence to enhance well-being amidst chaos.
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Navigating COVID Conversations with Family
- When discussing COVID safety with family, express your feelings and concerns using "I" language.
- Suggest alternative ways to connect, like video calls.
Bridging Belief Differences
- Use deep canvassing: ask others to share personal stories about fear or worry.
- Connect your viewpoint to their experiences, emphasizing shared emotions.
Empathy and Privilege
- Sewell Chan shared letters from Trump voters, facing criticism for giving them a platform.
- Laurie Santos discussed how empathy is important but not always required, especially for marginalized groups.
