Get Happier
By Get Happier
Welcome to GET HAPPIER.
We would all like to be a bit happier, right?
Join Paul Dolan, author of a couple best-selling books about happiness plus a Professor of Behavioural Science at the LSE in this 10 x 10 series where he seeks to explain what the science of happiness tells us about how to be happy.
Each episode is 10 minutes and the series is entitled 'Get Happier' - each letter of those two words is the first letter of the title of each episode.
GET HAPPIER is a not self-help series. It’s a guide through the evidence on the causes and consequences of happiness that will help you navigate your own way towards being happier. Remember, there is no one size fits all approach to being happier but there are some important lessons we can all learn about happiness.
Pauls ambition in creating GET HAPPIER goes well beyond simply offering a free copy and ending it there. He intends to foster a community of individuals who can make society happier using rigorous and relevant evidence with minimal effort. Subscribe to Paul's Substack, where he'll share resources and insights so that – as individuals and citizens, employees and employers, parents and policy-makers – we can all GET HAPPIER.
Subscribe here:
The series is brought to you with the support of the LSE.
We would all like to be a bit happier, right?
Join Paul Dolan, author of a couple best-selling books about happiness plus a Professor of Behavioural Science at the LSE in this 10 x 10 series where he seeks to explain what the science of happiness tells us about how to be happy.
Each episode is 10 minutes and the series is entitled 'Get Happier' - each letter of those two words is the first letter of the title of each episode.
GET HAPPIER is a not self-help series. It’s a guide through the evidence on the causes and consequences of happiness that will help you navigate your own way towards being happier. Remember, there is no one size fits all approach to being happier but there are some important lessons we can all learn about happiness.
Pauls ambition in creating GET HAPPIER goes well beyond simply offering a free copy and ending it there. He intends to foster a community of individuals who can make society happier using rigorous and relevant evidence with minimal effort. Subscribe to Paul's Substack, where he'll share resources and insights so that – as individuals and citizens, employees and employers, parents and policy-makers – we can all GET HAPPIER.
Subscribe here:
The series is brought to you with the support of the LSE.
Latest episode
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Get happier for life, not just for Christmas
The holiday season is upon us. Despite all the ‘Happy Christmases’ and well wishes, this time of year can be pretty stressful. Professor Paul Dolan shares a dozen tips to guide you through the coming weeks. There are three tips for each of the four s… -
R is for Reflection
How to get happier is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Whilst some factors will make us all a bit happier, what floats my boat might sink yours. In this episode, Paul talks about how our own pressures to fit into societal moulds and standards can… -
E is for Employment
We spend a lot of time at work – about a quarter of it over the course of our lifetime – so it is crucial that our work contributes positively to our happiness. In this episode, Paul explores the factors that makes us happy – and miserable – in the… -
I is for Intervention
We've all faced moments in our lives where it feels like we've hit a wall. This is when interventions can play a pivotal role. They are all about getting a fresh perspective and jumpstarting our happiness engine. In this episode, Paul looks at some… -
P is for Population
In our daily lives, we cannot underestimate the influence the emotional state of other people has on us. This phenomenon, known as emotional contagion, can be subtle yet powerful. In this episode, Paul dissects the impact on our own happiness, expl… -
P is for Pleasure and Purpose
The quest for happiness is a universal one. Whatever else we do in life, and whatever stories we tell, we are each, in our own unique way, striving to feel good. In this episode, Paul describes how good feelings come in two guises: pleasure and pur… -
A is for Attention
In our fast-paced, distraction-ridden world, our ability to focus and pay attention to what matters most is often compromised. In this episode, Paul describes how what we pay attention to is central to what we do and how we feel, and discusses some… -
H is for Hurdles
In our everyday lives, we make decisions that are influenced by biases and mental shortcuts. Sometimes these rules of thumb can be helpful in guiding our choices, but they can also get in the way of us being happier in the modern world. In this epi… -
T is for Tales
There are countless tales or stories about how we ought to live our lives. From the earliest cave paintings depicting spirits to the fairy tales that offer moral messages to children, stories are universal reference points that guide our lives. We're… -
E is for Evidence
Happiness is not only – or even – about monumental life events but about the small, daily experiences that bring you happiness. By implementing a more evidence-based approach to your daily life, you can cultivate a lasting sense of happiness. In th…
