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#HappyHalloween from The Happiness Lab! 🎃

In case you happen to be facing some tough emotions today, here are two of my go-to strategies for hard times: (1) the meditation teacher Tara Brach's radical acceptance practice of R.A.I.N.— recognize, allow, investigate, & nurture. To learn more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rec… (1/2)

Go-to practice #2 for hard times is turning to the advice of the ancient stoics. My favorite intro = "The Stoic Challenge" by William Irvine. Learn more (in a throwback 2020 Happiness Lab ep) here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ris… (2/2)

When Laurie Santos saw that her students were struggling with their mental health, she came up with a groundbreaking solution: a course on happiness that's now reached MILLIONS. Discover her science-backed tips for wellbeing here: templeton.org/news/watch-how…

Season 5 of The #DecisionEducation Podcast is on the way! 🎉 Hosted by Annie Duke, hear engaging conversations with decision-making experts, Laurie Santos, Seth Godin, @DavidEagleman, Josh Kopelman, Tali Sharot, & more. Trailer out now! alliancefordecisioneducation.org/podcasts/seaso…

Cool new paper by Linda Chang & Katy Milkman

The first episode of The #DecisionEducation Podcast Season 5 is here! 🎊 @LaurieSantos, Professor of Psychology at Yale University, joins host Annie Duke for a fascinating conversation on how seemingly small decisions can have a big impact in our lives. Listen now! alliancefordecisioneducation.org/podcasts/episo…

For decades, developmental psychologists have observed that optimism declines with age. Why does this seemingly positive behavior diminish over time? In our Nature Reviews Psych article, Jessica Sommerville and I offer an integrated theory. nature.com/articles/s4415…

Cool paper alert by my colleague julia_a_leonard

In a #megastudy to reduce partisan animosity, Jan Voelkel with Team Scientists Jay Van Bavel, PhD, Christopher Bryan, David Yeager, David G. Rand @dgrand.bsky.social, Robb Willer & collaborators found 23 of the 25 interventions effective, with the most successful focusing on building common ground & identity. Read the

Overparenting is on the rise and hurts children’s motivation starting in early childhood. How can we help parents step back? Our new paper in Child Dev shows that pointing out learning opportunities reduces overparenting. Led by amazing Reut Shachnai srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cd…

HARK DAILY: Today's best podcast moments in one playlist. Featuring: - Why Joe Biden pardoned Hunter Jonathan Karl - Why donating on Giving Tuesday will make you feel happier Laurie Santos - A very moving story from The Moth share.harkaudio.com/MmV3xtk3PxD4gP…

Why do so many of us get happiness wrong—and how can we get it right? Yale University prof & happiness scientist Laurie Santos joins me to discuss: bit.ly/3VHGlri

New Huberman Lab podcast out now: The Science & Practice of Happiness w/Laurie Santos of Yale University •Hedonic Adaptation •Negative Imagery >Positive Thinking (?) •Delight As A Powerful Practice •Creating Time Wealth •Sustainably Managing Dopamine Cycles hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-lau…

Whether it’s a big leap or baby steps, these podcasts are here for your new beginning. 🌅 Check out this collection of shows centered around growth: from picking up a new hobby to getting a better night’s sleep. apple.co/NewBeginnings

Breaking my Twitter hiatus for a special announcement: My new free online course, The Science of Well-Being for Parents is here! If you're a parent who wants to feel happier, this class is for you! Learn more at: drlauriesantos.com/parents. Please R/T. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Think About Death. Science Says You’ll Be Happier. | Laurie Santos and @ryanholiday on the Daily Stoic Podcast