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This Is The Happiness Lab

This Is The Happiness Lab

Dr. Laurie Santos uncovers the science behind happiness

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One of the most precious—and elusive—things in life is happiness. We all could use more of it, yet it can seem so hard to find. That's where Dr. Laurie Santos and The Happiness Lab Shortcast come in. This collection gathers together some of the top episode picks, so you get started on finding your path to happiness.

This Is The Happiness Lab

Dr. Laurie Santos uncovers the science behind happiness

Unhappy Millionaires
Unhappy Millionaires
Hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos
Turns out predicting what would make you happy is not that easy—learn why big events can cause unexpected feelings
11 min4.8
How to Be A Better Ally
How to Be A Better Ally
Hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos
Here's a new idea: you could become a better ally by striving to be good-ish rather than perfect—unpack that here!
11 min4.3
Don't Accentuate the Positive
Don't Accentuate the Positive
Hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos
Researchers suggest that the "law of attraction" may not live up to the hype—explore a more efficient approach here
12 min4.8
For Whom the Alarm Clock Tolls
For Whom the Alarm Clock Tolls
Hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos
Harvard Professor Ashley Whillins unfolds “time famine” and offers up simple steps to help you become “time affluent”
10 min4.7

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