Office Hours with Arthur Brooks

3 Steps to Managing Your Emotions

4 Ways to Use Common Knowledge to be Happier with Steven Pinker

Exercise Your Way to Greater Well-Being

My 6-Step Morning Protocol for a Better Day

Managing intense negative affect requires a disciplined morning protocol that prioritizes biological and psychological regulation over chance. High-affect individuals—those experiencing both intense positive and negative emotions—benefit from a structured routine starting before dawn, a practice rooted in the ancient c...

7 Habits That Lead to Happiness in Old Age

Fame ruined me, but faith saved me: Office Hours meets The Office, with special guest Rainn Wilson

2 Proven Strategies (and 1 Big Mistake) for Dealing with Anxiety

Anxiety functions as a form of unfocused fear, a maladaptive response to modern life that has risen to affect over 20% of the population, particularly young adults. Rather than attempting to eliminate this discomfort, which often exacerbates the issue, individuals should lean into the experience by utilizing an "anxiet...

The Sociopaths Among Us: How to Spot (and Avoid) a Dark Triad

The podcast explores the "Dark Triad" personality traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—and their impact on relationships and society. It identifies that approximately 7% of the population exhibits these traits and are often found in artistic, creative, social careers, politics, and show business. The po...

6 Science-Backed Ways to Raise Happiness (and Success) at Work

In this episode of "Office Hours," Arthur Brooks discusses the science of happiness at work, drawing from his teachings at Harvard Business School and his work as a behavioral scientist. He introduces six key factors that contribute to workplace happiness and improved business performance: innovation, direct management...

5 Ways to Get Happier Starting Today

In this inaugural episode of "Office Hours," Arthur Brooks introduces himself as a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard, dedicated to teaching and sharing the science of happiness. He outlines the show's purpose: to explore the science of happiness and provide actionable insights for listeners to improve their...

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