Episode 57
Arthur Brooks explores the relationship between personality and happiness, examining the research on introversion and extroversion and how understanding our natural tendencies can help us develop habits that support greater connection and happiness.
Key takeaways:
- Personality and happiness: Brooks examines personality through research on genetics, Jung’s work, and the Big Five personality traits (OCEAN) to explore how our natural tendencies relate to well-being.
- The extrovert advantage: Research suggests that extroverts tend to be happier, but there is more to the story.
- Learning from both sides: Introverts and extroverts can each learn from each other, using greater self-understanding to cultivate habits that support connection and happiness.
Office Hours shares science-based strategies for building a happier, more meaningful life. New episodes usually air every Monday.
