Even happiness experts struggle to practice what they preach.
In a live conversation recorded at the World Happiness Summit at SXSW, Dr. Laurie Santos and Dr. Ethan Kross share personal experiences of struggling to follow their own advice.
Drawing on challenges in their personal and professional lives, they discuss the strategies they use when life gets difficult.
Key Takeaways:
- Preparing for emotional challenges: Discover how planning ahead can help you respond differently in difficult situations.
- The power of supportive conversations: Explore how trusted friends can help you gain perspective when facing problems.
- Building lasting habits: Learn how everyday routines can make it easier to put positive practices into action.
- Recognizing personal limits: Explore how reassessing responsibilities and seeking support can protect your well-being.
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.
