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    The Joy of Star Trek, The Grateful Dead and Hot Sauce: The Happiness Lab Returns September 6

    enAugust 22, 2022

    Podcast Summary

    • Cashback Rewards, Airbnb Rentals, and The Happiness LabThe Apple Card offers daily cash rewards, Airbnb can generate income, and The Happiness Lab explores the benefits of negative emotions

      Apple Card offers daily cash rewards with varying percentages based on where and how you make purchases. You can earn up to 3% cashback on Apple purchases, 2% with Apple Pay, and 1% with the Titanium or virtual card number. Airbnb can be a lucrative opportunity for homeowners, as they can rent out their spaces when they're away. Express Employment Professionals can help job seekers find employment in various industries, offering endless job opportunities with just one interview. The Happiness Lab's new season explores the intriguing concept that small doses of fear, sadness, and pain can have positive effects on well-being. During our upcoming trip to see the solar eclipse, my friends and I will be staying in an Airbnb, making me ponder the potential value of my own home as a rental property. The Apple Card's cashback rewards system is simple and beneficial, allowing users to earn cashback on their everyday purchases. Express Employment Professionals acts as a valuable resource for job seekers, connecting them to a multitude of job opportunities in various industries. The Happiness Lab's new season promises to delve into the seemingly counterintuitive idea that experiencing negative emotions in small doses can lead to greater happiness. In conclusion, the Apple Card's cashback rewards system, Airbnb's potential as a source of income, and the Happiness Lab's exploration of the benefits of negative emotions are all key takeaways from our discussion.

    • The power of experiences to shape our perception of ourselves and the worldExperiences, whether challenging or joyful, can impact our self-perception and the way we view the world. Taking risks and stepping out of comfort zones can lead to personal growth and happiness.

      Our experiences, whether they involve testing our limits in a grueling workout or navigating the challenges of modern parenthood, can shape our perception of ourselves and our world. In the first instance, the speaker recalls the moment of finishing a grueling workout, surrounded by friends cheering her on, despite her initial hatred for their encouragement. In the second, she reflects on her role as a parent and the potential impact of her actions on her child's development. The speaker also highlights the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and taking risks, drawing on the wisdom of experts like the US surgeon general and Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart. Ultimately, the pursuit of happiness is a complex and ongoing process, filled with both triumphs and regrets. The question remains: what risks are we willing to take and what experiences are we open to, in order to stack the deck in favor of a more fulfilling and joyful life?

    • Boosting Personal and Professional Well-being in San DiegoSan Diego's sunny weather and scenic beauty support personal well-being, while Canva Presentations' AI tool enhances professional presentations, and BetterHelp offers flexible, affordable online therapy for mental health support.

      Both physical health and mental wellness contribute significantly to our overall happiness. San Diego, with its sunny weather, welcoming people, and scenic beauty, offers an ideal environment to recharge and boost our spirits. Meanwhile, in the professional sphere, Canva Presentations' AI-powered tool can help us create engaging work decks, allowing us to stay focused on our presentations without the need for multiple apps. Lastly, mental health is essential for everyone, and BetterHelp's online therapy platform offers flexible, affordable, and accessible support, making it an excellent resource for managing mental health challenges. So, whether you're looking to improve your personal well-being or enhance your professional presentations, remember the importance of both physical and mental health, and take advantage of the resources available to help you thrive.

    Recent Episodes from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

    The Power of Awe... and Where to Find it

    The Power of Awe... and Where to Find it

    Awe reduces stress, helps us forget our minor worries and makes us feel more connected to the people around us. We all need more awe in our lives - but surely it's not that easy to find awesome experiences on your average Tuesday?

    Actor Tony Hale explains how everyday awe helps ease his anxieties, while UC Berkeley's Dacher Keltner shows us how to find awe in music, art, scenery... even in a walk around our block. And Dr Laurie explores the things that give her a sense of awe with the help of Mike Menzel - who built a space telescope that lets us see billions of years into the past.  

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    How to Tame Stress

    How to Tame Stress

    Dr Laurie is stressed, and it's harming her health. Constant worry and stress is bad for our bodies and our minds, but how can we break the cycle and relax? It turns out scientists have learned a lot from one of America's most stressed-out communities - caregivers.  

    Hollywood star Steve Guttenberg talks about the toughest chapter of his life - caring for his dying dad - and Dr Elissa Epel explains why some caregivers suffer badly from stress, while others seem to find ways to live with the awful situation they find themselves in daily.  

    Further reading:

    Steve Guttenberg - Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero.

    Dr Elissa Epel - The Stress Prescription: Seven Days to More Joy and Ease

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    How I Stopped Fearing Boredom

    How I Stopped Fearing Boredom

    Dr Laurie HATES boredom! Since childhood she's found it so painful that she'll do anything to avoid being bored. She'll watch crappy TV. She'll find extra work to do. She'll snack. But boredom is actually an incredibly useful tool to boost our happiness and creativity.  

    With the help of leading boredom experts, Dr Laurie learns how to embrace doing nothing and finds that in the midst of tedium our brains can come up with the most amazing breakthrough ideas. 

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    How to Fight Perfectionism

    How to Fight Perfectionism

    Holding yourself to impossibly high standards is self-defeating and makes for a miserable life. Can Dr Laurie Santos find ways to tackle her constant perfectionism so she can perform better and have more fun? 

    She hears from researcher Thomas Curran about a worrying growth in perfectionism in society, and asks "recovering perfectionist" Jordana Confino how to tackle the nagging voice in your head telling you to always push yourself and work harder.  

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    My Personal Struggle to be Happy (Coming June 3)

    My Personal Struggle to be Happy (Coming June 3)

    Sometimes the happiness teacher flunks her own class. In a deeply personal new season, Dr Laurie Santos opens up about the things she really, really struggles with. Things like crippling perfectionism, chronic stress and a paralyzing fear of death. 

    With the help of world-class experts, a Hollywood star and a host of normal people who grapple with the same issues, Dr Laurie will face up to her own happiness demons and try to defeat them. 

    Coming June 3, wherever you get your podcasts. 

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    Happiness Through Generosity : Liz Dunn on The TED Interview

    Happiness Through Generosity : Liz Dunn on The TED Interview

    Liz Dunn is a regular guest on The Happiness Lab, but in this extended interview with TED's Chris Anderson she take us on a deep dive into her research. It shows that by increasing our generosity and by giving to others we can significantly boost our own happiness. 

    Listen to more episodes of The TED Interview wherever you get your podcasts.  

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    Unlock Your Hidden Potential with Adam Grant and Maya Shankar

    Unlock Your Hidden Potential with Adam Grant and Maya Shankar

    A chance to hear a recent episode of A Slight Change of Plans in which Maya Shankar asks psychologist Adam Grant about his new book "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things". They talk about how to filter out unhelpful feedback, the benefits of imperfectionism, and why we need to give soft skills more respect. 

    Listen to more episodes of A Slight Change of Plans  wherever you get your podcasts. 

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    Five Tips to be Happier at Work (Dr Laurie at SXSW)

    Five Tips to be Happier at Work (Dr Laurie at SXSW)

    Work is a worry. Are we paid enough? Should we be getting promoted quicker? Is artificial intelligence about to replace us all? 

    Speaking at SXSW 2024, Dr Laurie Santos argues that because of all our career woes we often neglect our happiness. She walks through her top five tips for improving our workplace wellbeing - which will not only make us feel better, but might even cause our salaries to rise!  

    Suggested reading from this episode:

    Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN by Tara Brach

    Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport

    Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

    The Truth About Burnout: How Organizations Cause Personal Stress and What to Do About It by Christina Maslach

    The Business of Friendship by Shasta Nelson

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    Tame Those Devices: 10 Tips to Achieve Digital Balance

    Tame Those Devices: 10 Tips to Achieve Digital Balance

    Technology is amazing! We can make video calls, find facts in an instant and watch movies on our phones. We take all this for granted, but have we let our screens and devices take over too much of our lives? 

    To mark Digital Wellness Day on May 3, we hear from Amy Blankson (author and "chief evangelist" at the Digital Wellness Institute) about her ten tips to tame our devices at home and in the workplace. 

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    How to Grow After Adversity

    How to Grow After Adversity

    Karen Guggenheim was devastated by the death of her husband, Ricardo. She was alive, but dead to the world around her. Slowly she put her life back together and found growing happiness. To share her insights with others in need, Karen started the World Happiness Summit

    Karen's campaign to spread global happiness is just one example of "post traumatic growth". Clinical psychologist Dr Edith Shiro (author of The Unexpected Gift of Trauma) has worked with many people who have recovered from trauma and grown as a result. She explains how we can give ourselves the best possible chance to experience post traumatic growth.

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    Related Episodes

    Unleash the superhero within: How to become a multi millionaire, a wonderful lover and a complete a**hole.

    Unleash the superhero within: How to become a multi millionaire, a wonderful lover and a complete a**hole.

    Can you sustain an orgasm for 15 minutes? Joe and Dion help you unleash the superhero within and they disagree about the power of the mind. Joe also remembers a fiery encounter with Enda McNulty


    Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG.


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    BONUS: A Happier Christmas

    BONUS: A Happier Christmas

    Accept our gift of happiness this holiday season! It can be a hectic and stressful time of year... but it's also full of opportunities to feel happier. Dr Laurie Santos brings you science-based tips so you can have yourself a merry little Christmas.

    AlSO: The Happiness Lab returns with four special New Year shows to take you into 2020 - beginning 6 Jan.

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    #123 - Sobriety 101 - Why Sobriety?

    #123 - Sobriety 101 - Why Sobriety?
    Jonny & Yusef from PropaneFitness join me for a new series. Over the last 3 years I've spent more than 24 months sober. Choosing to not drink when you don't have an alcohol problem is a lifestyle change many people don't understand, so today we're breaking it all down. And talking about a lot of times we got far too drunk. Extra Stuff: Check out the 6 Months Sober Course - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E482 Ask Nick - Addicted to Toxic Work Situationship

    E482 Ask Nick - Addicted to Toxic Work Situationship

    Welcome back to another juicy and exciting episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! On this show, we’re here to help with all your burning questions about dating and relationships! We bring on our first caller, who has been in a long distance relationship for a long time with her boyfriend. After it looks like they are able to move much closer and no longer have to do long distance, our caller wonders how to best transition into this new phase, being able to enjoy each other but also respect the space they might need. Our next caller finds herself stuck in a toxic work environment when a situationship starts to go astray. Having an intense  emotional relationship with someone you work with everyday, our caller feels stress when not being able to set proper boundaries both at work and in the situationship with her coworker. Our last caller struggles when her husband's friend continues to try to insert himself and befriend our caller’s family. After her mother says she’s getting DMs from this friend, our caller is unsure how to read his intentions and how to set boundaries while also potentially being supportive if need be. 

    “My therapist called him a drug” 

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    Open Hearts, Clear Minds, Tough Losses and New Chapters

    Open Hearts, Clear Minds, Tough Losses and New Chapters

    Coming back from a much needed 2 week personal break, Kenzie sits down and discusses how a trip to her hometown made her realize the importance of having an open heart and a clear mind. Hear about Kenzie’s experiences with these two topics along with some tougher topics taught losses and new chapters as well. This episode is a much needed remind of what is important and how taking time for yourself to heal from any situation is the most important.