Psychologist and Yale lecturer on happiness and the science of well-being.
We're terrible at predicting what will make us happy. We think we want one thing, but we're actually delighted by something else.
There's happiness from pleasure, happiness from meaning, and happiness from connection. A full life needs all three.
Gratitude, compassion, and human connection aren't just nice ideas. They're biological facts about how our brains work.
We're not as rational as we think. Our choices are often driven by the same things that drive monkeys.
Our brains chase the wrong goals. We pursue what we think will make us happy, but it doesn't.
You can train yourself to be happier. Well-being isn't an inborn trait. It's a skill developed through practice.
Happiness isn't a result of having more money or success. It's a result of specific psychological practices.