Ep. 008: How To Be Happier: Science-Based Tips and Insights (w/ Prof. Elizabeth Dunn)

<p>Happiness expert Prof Elizabeth Dunn, PhD chats with Chana Davis, PhD about how to be happier.</p> <p>Dunn sheds light on a wide range of questions: - How do we define and measure happiness? - Can we control our happiness - or is hard-wired into our DNA? - Can money buy happiness? - How can we spend our money - and time - in ways that boost happiness? - Do smartphones impact our happiness? Can we minimize any negative effects? - How has COVID-19 pandemic life changed our happiness and feelings of social connection?</p> <p>Dunn shares the top two happiness tips that she practices daily, and many more science-based strategies. She strongly encourages others to experiment on themselves to figure out which happiness strategies work best for them.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Prof Elizabeth Dunn is a leading researcher in the science of happiness. She is a professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia where she heads up the Happy Lab. She is also author of Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending, and keynote speaker (e.g TED, TEDx, Pop!Tech).</p> <p>Links: Twitter: @DunnHappyLab Sign up for one of Prof Dunn's happiness studies: https://dunn.psych.ubc.ca/active-studies/ Prof Dunn's TED talks and more: https://dunn.psych.ubc.ca/speaking/ Prof Dunn's book, Happy Money:https://dunn.psych.ubc.ca/book-happy-money/</p> <p>---</p> <p> Get Real Health dives into health headlines, fads, and fears, so that you can make smart, healthy choices. Dr. Chana Davis (PhD, Stanford genetics) interviews leading medical research experts who share practical advice and speak candidly about what science has taught us - and what we don't yet understand.</p> <p> Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience.</p>