#280 ‒ Cultivating happiness, emotional self-management, and more | Arthur Brooks Ph.D. | The Peter Attia Drive

This podcast episode explores the nature of happiness, exploring emotions, evolutionary psychology, the role of metacognition, and the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life. The discussion also covers the impact of technology and culture on happiness and provides practical strategies for managing emotions and improving well-being.

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#280 ‒ Cultivating happiness, emotional self-management, and more | Arthur Brooks Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

Unraveling the Complex Relationship between Happiness, Unhappiness, and Emotions

Unveiling the Unique Human Capacity for Controlled Aversive Emotions

Happiness: A Divine Path or Animal Instinct?

Unraveling the Genetic Influence on Happiness: Nature vs. Nurture

Managing Emotions for Mad Scientists: The Importance of Metacognition

The Macronutrients of Happiness: Enjoyment, Satisfaction, and Meaning

Unraveling the Complexities of Satisfaction and Enjoyment

Manage Wants, Increase Satisfaction: The Buddhist Path to Lasting Happiness

Metacognition: Controlling Emotions and Making Conscious Decisions

Meaning in Life: Purpose, Coherence, and Significance

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Four Techniques to Create Space Between Emotions and Reactions

The Power of Failure Journals: Transforming Negatives into Positives

Dark Triad Leaders and the Decline of Happiness

The Decline of Happiness in America: Causes and Consequences

Navigating Happiness Amidst Social and Technological Shifts

Transcendence: Beyond Religion and Into Awe-Inspiring Experiences

Love is a Commitment, Not a Feeling

Unraveling Happiness: A Multidimensional Approach to Personal Well-being

Mirrors, Self-Reflection, and Happiness

Happiness Paradigm Shift: From Observer to Participant

#280 ‒ Cultivating happiness, emotional self-management, and more | Arthur Brooks Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

06:09Unraveling the Complex Relationship between Happiness, Unhappiness, and Emotions

Unraveling the Complex Relationship between Happiness, Unhappiness, and Emotions

11:28Unveiling the Unique Human Capacity for Controlled Aversive Emotions

Unveiling the Unique Human Capacity for Controlled Aversive Emotions

16:22Happiness: A Divine Path or Animal Instinct?

Happiness: A Divine Path or Animal Instinct?

20:47Unraveling the Genetic Influence on Happiness: Nature vs. Nurture

Unraveling the Genetic Influence on Happiness: Nature vs. Nurture

26:15Managing Emotions for Mad Scientists: The Importance of Metacognition

Managing Emotions for Mad Scientists: The Importance of Metacognition

33:22The Macronutrients of Happiness: Enjoyment, Satisfaction, and Meaning

The Macronutrients of Happiness: Enjoyment, Satisfaction, and Meaning

39:58Unraveling the Complexities of Satisfaction and Enjoyment

Unraveling the Complexities of Satisfaction and Enjoyment

46:17Manage Wants, Increase Satisfaction: The Buddhist Path to Lasting Happiness

Manage Wants, Increase Satisfaction: The Buddhist Path to Lasting Happiness

51:37Metacognition: Controlling Emotions and Making Conscious Decisions

Metacognition: Controlling Emotions and Making Conscious Decisions

57:15Meaning in Life: Purpose, Coherence, and Significance

Meaning in Life: Purpose, Coherence, and Significance

1:02:59Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life: A Journey of Self-Discovery

1:09:11Four Techniques to Create Space Between Emotions and Reactions

Four Techniques to Create Space Between Emotions and Reactions

1:14:52The Power of Failure Journals: Transforming Negatives into Positives

The Power of Failure Journals: Transforming Negatives into Positives

1:19:32Dark Triad Leaders and the Decline of Happiness

Dark Triad Leaders and the Decline of Happiness

1:24:02The Decline of Happiness in America: Causes and Consequences

The Decline of Happiness in America: Causes and Consequences

1:29:32Navigating Happiness Amidst Social and Technological Shifts

Navigating Happiness Amidst Social and Technological Shifts

1:34:36Transcendence: Beyond Religion and Into Awe-Inspiring Experiences

Transcendence: Beyond Religion and Into Awe-Inspiring Experiences

1:39:00Love is a Commitment, Not a Feeling

Love is a Commitment, Not a Feeling

1:43:50Unraveling Happiness: A Multidimensional Approach to Personal Well-being

Unraveling Happiness: A Multidimensional Approach to Personal Well-being

1:49:48Mirrors, Self-Reflection, and Happiness

Mirrors, Self-Reflection, and Happiness

1:54:12Happiness Paradigm Shift: From Observer to Participant

Happiness Paradigm Shift: From Observer to Participant