Scientifically Proven Ways To Be Happier

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Scientifically Proven Ways To Be Happier

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Nov 24, 2020

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We could all use a little boost these days. Laurie Santos teaches a class on the science of happiness at Yale University, so we got her advice. (This episode originally ran in June 2020.)

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Nov 24, 2020

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