Work is a worry. Are we paid enough? Should we be getting promoted quicker? Is artificial intelligence about to replace us all? 

Speaking at SXSW 2024, Dr Laurie Santos argues that because of all our career woes we often neglect our happiness. She walks through her top five tips for improving our workplace wellbeing - which will not only make us feel better, but might even cause our salaries to rise!  

Suggested reading from this episode:

Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN by Tara Brach

Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

The Truth About Burnout: How Organizations Cause Personal Stress and What to Do About It by Christina Maslach

The Business of Friendship by Shasta Nelson

Work is a worry. Are we paid enough? Should we be getting promoted quicker? Is artificial intelligence about to replace us all? 
Speaking at SXSW 2024, Dr Laurie Santos argues that because of all our career woes we often neglect our happiness. She walks through her top five tips for improving our workplace wellbeing - which will not only make us feel better, but might even cause our salaries to rise!  
Suggested reading from this episode:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Compassion-Learning-Yourself-Practice/dp/0525522816">Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN</a> by Tara Brach
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Productivity-Accomplishment-Without-Burnout/dp/0593544854">Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout</a> by Cal Newport
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Proven-Power-Being-Yourself/dp/0061733520">Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself</a> by Kristin Neff
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Burnout-Organizations-Personal/dp/1118692136">The Truth About Burnout: How Organizations Cause Personal Stress and What to Do About It</a> by Christina Maslach
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Business-Friendship-Making-Relationships-Where/dp/1400216966">The Business of Friendship</a> by Shasta Nelson

You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.

You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Five Tips to be Happier at Work (Dr Laurie at SXSW)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b603e341-2e2b-469e-ba54-b162010358cb/transcript

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