How to Make Better Decisions

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How to Make Better Decisions

FromThe Science of Happiness

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Nov 26, 2020

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Can practicing mindfulness make us wiser? Judge Jeremy Fogel explores how being present in the moment helps him keep a clear mind and stay connected to his true values.

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Nov 26, 2020

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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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How Gratitude Benefits Your Brain: Can you train your brain to be more grateful? Todd Zwillich of The Takeaway takes on the challenge. by The Science of Happiness
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Find Your Best Possible Self: Does imagining your future make you more happy--or more anxious? Our happiness guinea pig looks ahead for inspiration to improve her life now. by The Science of Happiness
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Can’t Relax? This Will Help: 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. 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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3 Funny Things: What should you do when you thought you had it all -- but learn you've had it all wrong? Discover what our happiness guinea pig did to bring more joy and humor into his life. by The Science of Happiness
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Can You Predict What Will Make You Happy?: Do memories of your past affect your happiness today? Susannah Cahalan was young and healthy when she was stricken with a mysterious illness. Learn how writing about her “month of madness” in the bestselling book Brain on Fire helped her reclaim... by The Science of Happiness
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How to Change Your Mind: Author Michael Pollan, shares his experiences on being a guinea pig for his new book, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence. by The Science of Happiness
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Krista Tippett on Being Grounded in Your Body: Are you so stressed that it wears you down physically as well as mentally? Discover how award-winning radio host Krista Tippett brought relief to her mind and body. by The Science of Happiness
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Listen Like It's Your First Date: Do you find yourself looking at your phone when you're supposed to be paying attention to a friend? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, The Takeaway's Tanzina Vega trades in her technology for some old school listening. by The Science of Happiness
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3 Good Things: Do you take the good things in life for granted? You’re not alone, and studies show it's very human. But here’s a way to find more joy in the everyday. by The Science of Happiness
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Let People Help You: In hard times, do you seek comfort from others or turn inwards? Find out how our Happiness Guinea Pig emerged from trauma by accepting others' support. Thank you for your emails, calls, and letters! We think your stories will inspire others and... by The Science of Happiness
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Creating Some Distance: Are you stuck ruminating about the past? Legendary skater Tommy Guerrero tries looking at negative events from a different perspective. by The Science of Happiness
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Who Makes You Feel Connected?: Our Happiness Guinea Pig, the creator of Cartoon Network's We Bare Bears, finds a way to feel close to a loved one he recently lost. by The Science of Happiness
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How to Forgive Your Father: Holding on to a grudge? Hear how our happiness guinea pig tried to let go of deep-seated anger and resentment. by The Science of Happiness
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Feeling Angry? Try This: For years, Dan Harris of ABC News was plagued by anxiety, depression, and streaks of anger. Here's how he learned to tame the voices in his head and get 10 percent happier. by The Science of Happiness
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How to Find Your Purpose in Life: Did you know what you wanted when you were in high school? Our teen guinea pig takes on the challenge of figuring out her purpose in life. by The Science of Happiness
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How to Fall in Love with Anyone: Can 36 questions help you fall in love--and stay in love? Best-selling author Kelly Corrigan tries a research-proven technique to feel closer to her husband. Plus, we learn how the same technique can actually reduce racism and prejudice. by The Science of Happiness
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A Lesson in Thanks and Vulnerability: A junior high school teacher spent his life defying stereotypes about how men should express their emotions. Here he takes on a new challenge: getting his students to express gratitude. by The Science of Happiness
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What Are You Afraid Of?: Would you rather swim with sharks or give a speech before thousands of people? Discover how our happiness guinea pig tackled one of his many fears--and lived to talk about it. by The Science of Happiness
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Being Kinder to Yourself: The Science of Happiness by The Science of Happiness
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Facing Your Fears: Heights. Public speaking. Death. Our Happiness Guinea Pig explains how she overcomes her fears, one small step at a time. by The Science of Happiness
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Who's Got Your Back?: How do you build feelings of trust and security? Our Happiness Guinea Pig learns some truths about what it takes to feel supported. by The Science of Happiness
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Quieting Your Inner Critic: Are you too hard on yourself? Our Happiness Guinea Pig spent most of his life behind bars. Discover the research-tested practice that helped him quiet his inner critic. by The Science of Happiness
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BONUS: The Science of Happiness at Work: What would make you happier at work? Featuring some of our happiness guinea pigs, we share the latest insights and research on well-being and happiness in the workplace. by The Science of Happiness
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Why You Shouldn't Hate Small Talk: Many of us avoid chatting with strangers – isn't small talk tedious and dull? Listen as our happiness guinea pig discovers its surprising benefits. by The Science of Happiness
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These Words Cause Happiness: Did you know that you have the power to spark happiness in someone else's brain with just a few simple words? College student Eva Dickerson shares how she spread happiness across her campus, equipped with just her iPhone and some compliments. by The Science of Happiness
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