Humor may be less about naturally being funny and more about learning to notice what is funny.
Chris Duffy joins Dr. Laurie Santos to explore how paying closer attention to the absurd and delightful parts of ordinary life can create opportunities for joy, creativity, and connection.
Key Takeaways:
- Get curious: Familiar places may contain more humor than we notice when we’re moving through life on autopilot.
- Build an “absurdity radar”: Training your attention toward unusual details can make everyday life unexpectedly entertaining.
- Laugh at yourself kindly: Self-compassionate humor can make us more approachable and create opportunities for connection.
- Take small social risks: Stepping slightly outside your usual routine can open the door to unexpected experiences, conversations, and laughter.
The Happiness Lab explores the latest scientific research and shares surprising and inspiring stories that challenge how we think about happiness. New episodes usually air every Monday.
