2022-06-18
28 分钟This is in conversation from Apple News.
I'm Shemitah Basu.
Today, what does and doesn't work in the pursuit of happiness?
I consider myself a generally happy person, but these past two years have really tested me.
The pandemic, serious health issues in my family, losing people that I loved.
That's why earlier this year, I joined the millions of people who've signed up to take Yale's happiness course.
It's an online class taught by Dr.
Lori Santos.
I think we have this misconception that people are either happy or they're not.
But the evidence really suggests that through your behaviors and your mindsets, there are lots of simple things you can do to feel better that we often don't even expect.
Over the course of 10 weeks, you're assigned to do a bunch of practices that are aimed at boosting your mood and well being.
One week, you're supposed to savor one experience.
Every day could be a nice shower.
It could be a cup of tea.
The next week, you're supposed to perform seven acts of kindness.
Another week, meditate for 10 minutes every day.
Laurie's class has become so popular, she now also hosts a podcast called the Happiness Lab, which covers many of the same topics as her course.
When I invited Laurie to come on this show, I felt like I needed to admit something to her.
I really enjoyed the chorus.
I got several weeks into it, but I did not finish it.