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