How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols | Dr. Laurie Santos

About this video

Dr. Laurie Santos presents research on lasting happiness, covering relationships of all kinds, hedonic adaptation and the difference between being happy in one’s life and happy with one’s life. She explains that shifting a gratitude orientation toward what delights us can better tap the mechanisms of pervasive happiness. Santos and Huberman discuss how smartphones and social media affect happiness and cognition, including research Huberman highlights showing that simply having a phone in the room while learning significantly diminishes performance on tasks such as mathematics. They also examine why people resist being emotionally shifted by others, and why some negative emotions such as frustration, fear and outrage can be sought out and even enjoyed.

Key takeaways

• Dr. Santos distinguishes being happy in your life from being happy with your life.
• Dr. Santos recommends orienting gratitude toward what delights you.
• Huberman highlights research that having a phone in the room significantly diminishes learning performance.
• Dr. Santos discusses why some negative emotions are nevertheless sought out and enjoyed.

Episode details: published December 23, 2024 · 640K views · 3:08:06 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The science and protocols described are Andrew Huberman’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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