Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness

<p>Pre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: <a href="https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p> <p>+Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! </p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast and blog, I talk to best-spelling author, psychiatrist, Zen master and Harvard researcher Dr. Robert Waldinger about what the science tells us about human happiness, creating a fulfilling and happy life, the importance of “social fitness”, what we get wrong about achievement, the power of deep, meaningful relationships, and so much more!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Read the blog here: <a href="https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/lessons-from-the-worlds-longest-scientific-study-of-happiness">https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/lessons-from-the-worlds-longest-scientific-study-of-happiness</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p><strong>Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers: For a limited time, visit </strong><a href="http://magbreakthrough.com/drleaf"><strong>magbreakthrough.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong> and enter the code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your order of Magnesium Breakthrough. Don&#39;t let sleepless nights hold you back any longer!</strong> </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: </strong></p> <p><strong>2:17 </strong>Dr. Robert’s incredible research &amp; career </p> <p><strong>4:35 </strong>Why the Harvard Study of Adult Development is so important  </p> <p><strong>9:22, 23:10 </strong>The power of the examined life</p> <p><strong>13:47, 16:18 </strong>Relationships are the key to happiness!  </p> <p><strong>18:50 </strong>Why we should teach our children about relationships in school </p> <p><strong>20:30 </strong>The power of dee