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Jan 25, 2016 · What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, ...
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As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk, he shares three important lessons learned from the study as well as some practical, old-as-the-hills wisdom on how to build a fulfilling, long life.
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The word ‘good’ has a very different meaning for very many people; however, there are some aspects of ‘the good life’ that most people can probably agree on such as: 1. Material comfort 2. Wellbeing 3. Engagement in meaningful activities/work, 4. Loving relationships (with partners, family, and friends) 5. Belonging to a community. Together, a sens...
This tricky question has preoccupied philosophers since the ancient Greeks, given it deals with the how and why of values and ethics, and how to live well.
Theories about what constitutes the good life and how to live it abound. This section will look at some of the most recent psychological theories about what contributes to the good life.
Defining a high quality of life will differ from individual to individual given the variety of personal values. Nevertheless, assessing the quality of life has led to an abundance of international research using quality of life indicators (QoLs) in a variety of scales and questionnaires (Zheng et al., 2021). Gill and Feinstein identified at least 1...
How can each of us live the good life today given our array of differences? Below are five steps you can take to clarify what the good life means to you, and how you can apply your strengths to set goals that will lead to greater fulfillment.
We have an excellent selection of resources you might find useful for living the good life. First, take a look at our Meaning & Valued Living Masterclassfor positive psychology practitioners. This online masterclass follows a practical process of identifying values, investing in strengths and then applying them to living a more fulfilled life. In a...
We all want to live the good life, whatever that means to us individually. The concept has preoccupied human beings for millennia. If you currently struggle, which we all do at different times, we hope you’ll consider trying some of the science-based strategies suggested above to steer your way through. All the evidence we have shared above shows t...
Learn about the philosophical and psychological theories of the good life, and how to measure and improve your quality of life. Explore the concepts of virtue, happiness, meaning, and wellbeing with examples and exercises.
Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness. English. 2nd language. What keeps us healthy and happy as we go through life? If you were going to invest now in your future best self, where would you put your time and your energy?
Jan 24, 2023 · What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? According to the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize.
A good life? Based on findings from the 80-year-long Harvard Study of Adult Development, this landmark book reveals the simple yet surprising truth: the stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying and overall healthier lives.
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Jan 20, 2016 · As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk, he shares three important lessons learned...
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