Can’t Relax? This Will Help

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Can’t Relax? This Will Help

FromThe Science of Happiness

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Nov 1, 2018

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Why does a bath or swim feel so relaxing? Our guest shares her own happiness practice--spending time in water--which science is finding can make us happier and healthier.

Released:

Nov 1, 2018

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Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning professor Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center.

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Can Margaret Cho Get Any Better?: She's one of the most accomplished comedians of her generation. But Margaret Cho wants to find a different kind of happiness. by The Science of Happiness
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How to Deal with Uncertainty: How do you respond when you feel threatened or defensive? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, writer Wajahat Ali, discovers a way to keep himself centered amidst the challenges and chaos of life. by The Science of Happiness
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