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What is happiness? And can we learn to be happier than we already are? Today\u2019s guest believes we can. Laurie Santos is a professor of psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast. Her \u2018Science of Wellbeing\u2019 course became the most popular in the university\u2019s history and has developed into a global phenomenon, with over three million people signing up to study Laurie\u2019s evidence-based strategies for happiness.\nIn this conversation, Laurie shares exactly what those happiness boosting strategies actually are. She also explains how being happy with your life, differs from being happy in your life and how balancing the two is key to overall happiness. We also cover the relationship between money and happiness and discuss the unfortunate reality that when it comes to happiness, our intuition is often wrong.\nWe discuss maximising social connections, being thankful, being present, exercising and sleeping more \u2013 things we know are good for us but often lack the motivation to seek out.\xa0\nWe also talk about how technology can both help and hinder social connections, how helping others is preferable to helping ourselves, and the incredible benefits of a daily gratitude practice.\xa0\nThis is a wide-ranging and uplifting chat that really breaks down the psychology of happiness and Laurie\u2019s suggestions will help you start working towards greater contentment starting today. The best news is that the tools to our happiness are simple and free.\nShow notes available at\xa0drchatterjee.com/151\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\xa0\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.