179. Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing: Finding Positive in Negative Emotions

179. 沟通、幸福与幸福:在消极情绪中寻找积极的一面

Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

2025-01-21

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A double definition of happiness — and how to cultivate both parts. The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections, and more meaningful choices. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to happiness, but according to Laurie Santos, everyone needs the two key components of contentment and fulfillment — or as she puts it, being happy in your life and happy with your life. “Being happy in your life [means] your life is filled with joy,” explains Santos, a Yale psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab podcast. This felt sense of happiness — enjoying where we are, what we do, and who we’re with — is essential, but it’s not the only piece of the puzzle. Being happy with your life, she says, is the belief that “your life is going well. Being happy with your life gets closer to things like fulfillment and purpose.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Santos joins Matt Abrahams to explore how to cultivate both sides of her happiness equation, from building deeper connections with others to transforming the ways we communicate with ourselves. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/ThinkFast and get ten percent off your first month. Episode Reference Links:  Laurie SantosThe Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos | Podcast  Connect: Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters: (00:00) - Introduction (02:08) - Defining Happiness (03:21) - The Role of Negative Emotions (04:54) - Balancing Negative and Positive Emotions (05:45) - Positive Communication (07:18) - Improving Self-Talk (09:50) - Deepening Conversations (11:04) - Navigating Difficult Conversations (12:39) - The Power of Gratitude (15:15) - Technology and Wellbeing (18:33) - The Final Three Questions (22:35) - Conclusion ********Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium. Take advantage of our Sponsor offer from BetterHelp
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  • I think of negative emotions as kind of like the engine light on our dashboard, in our cars, sort of a pain in the butt.

  • But if you don't deal with that, then you know worse things are going to happen later when you're on the highway.

  • And negative emotions work the same way.

  • Hi Matt here.

  • The new year gives all of us an opportunity to reflect and focus on who we are, who we want to be and our well being.

  • To help you chart your course and write your story, I'm excited to invite you to our four part miniseries on communication, happiness and well being sponsored by BetterHelp.

  • Every January brings us 365 blank pages waiting to be filled this year.

  • Maybe you're ready for a plot twist or maybe there's a part of your story you've been wanting to revise or explore further.

  • Think of therapy as your editorial partner, helping you craft new chapters and create the meaningful story you deserve to live.

  • Therapists from BetterHelp can help you write your story.

  • I believe everyone should leverage the support of therapists and coaches.

  • Visit betterhelp.com thinkfast to get 10% off your first month.

  • That's betterhelp.

  • H-E-L-P.com thinkfast how we communicate with others.

  • And ourselves has a direct connection with our sense of well being and happiness.

  • My name is Matt Abrahams and I teach strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

  • Welcome to Think Fast, Talk Smart, the podcast.

  • Today I look forward to speaking with Lori Santos.

  • Laurie is a professor of psychology at Yale University where she teaches the highly popular course the Science of well Being.

  • She is also the host of the very instructive the Happiness Lab podcast.