Get Happier

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We would all like to be a bit happier, but sometimes we make mistakes about what will and will not make us feel better. Paul Dolan, a Professor of Behavioural Science at the LSE hosts this 10 x 10 series as he seeks to summarise what the science of happiness tells us about how to be happy in ten episodes. The series is entitled GET HAPPIER and each letter of those two words is the first letter of the title of each episode. Paul's ambition in creating GET HAPPIER goes well beyond simply offering a free copy and ending it there. He intends to foster a community of individuals who can make society happier using rigorous and relevant evidence with minimal effort. Subscribe to Paul's Substack, where he'll share resources and insights so that – as individuals and citizens, employees and employers, parents and policy-makers – we can all GET HAPPIER.Subscribe here: https://profpauldolan.substack.com/The series is brought to you with the support of the LSE.

G is for Go

Feel like you're stuck in a loop of harmful habits? The human condition is inherently lazy, and we can find ourselves caught in cycles that often hinder us. So, it's essential to recognise that one of the major obstacles preventing us from becoming happier versions of ourselves is our tendency towards these bad habits.In this episode, Paul dissects why we stick to these bad habits, often sabotaging our quest for happiness. It's time to take the first step towards breaking free of harmful habit loops using effective behavioural science strategies.Paul's ambition in creating GET HAPPIER goes well beyond simply offering a free copy and ending it there. He intends to foster a community of individuals who can make society happier using rigorous and relevant evidence with minimal effort. Subscribe to Paul's Substack, where he'll share resources and insights so that – as individuals and citizens, employees and employers, parents and policy-makers – we can all GET HAPPIER.Subscribe here: https://profpauldolan.substack.com/The series is brought to you with the support of the LSE.

E is for Evidence

Happiness is not only – or even – about monumental life events but about the small, daily experiences that bring you happiness. By implementing a more evidence-based approach to your daily life, you can cultivate a lasting sense of happiness. In this episode, Paul discusses the difference between evaluations of overall happiness or life satisfaction and experiences of happiness on a moment-to-moment basis, and makes a strong case for focussing on the latter as we go about lives.Paul's ambition in creating GET HAPPIER goes well beyond simply offering a free copy and ending it there. He intends to foster a community of individuals who can make society happier using rigorous and relevant evidence with minimal effort. Subscribe to Paul's Substack, where he'll share resources and insights so that – as individuals and citizens, employees and employers, parents and policy-makers – we can all GET HAPPIER.Subscribe here: https://profpauldolan.substack.com/The series is brought to you with the support of the LSE.

T is for Tales

There are countless tales or stories about how we ought to live our lives. From the earliest cave paintings depicting spirits to the fairy tales that offer moral messages to children, stories are universal reference points that guide our lives. We're expected to be ambitious, to find everlasting love, to take care of our health, and so on. In this episode, Paul focuses on how we can be alert to these stories, especially when they might get in the way of us being happier and more authentic versions of ourselves. Paul's ambition in creating GET HAPPIER goes well beyond simply offering a free copy and ending it there. He intends to foster a community of individuals who can make society happier using rigorous and relevant evidence with minimal effort. Subscribe to Paul's Substack, where he'll share resources and insights so that – as individuals and citizens, employees and employers, parents and policy-makers – we can all GET HAPPIER.Subscribe here: https://profpauldolan.substack.com/The series is brought to you with the support of the LSE.

H is for Hurdles

In our everyday lives, we make decisions that are influenced by biases and mental shortcuts. Sometimes these rules of thumb can be helpful in guiding our choices, but they can also get in the way of us being happier in the modern world. In this episode, Paul discusses how to overcome some of these hurdles using simple tools to tackle them and enhance our decision-making.Paul's ambition in creating GET HAPPIER goes well beyond simply offering a free copy and ending it there. He intends to foster a community of individuals who can make society happier using rigorous and relevant evidence with minimal effort. Subscribe to Paul's Substack, where he'll share resources and insights so that – as individuals and citizens, employees and employers, parents and policy-makers – we can all GET HAPPIER.Subscribe here: https://profpauldolan.substack.com/The series is brought to you with the support of the LSE.