
Hi Friends, I’m Arthur Brooks, a social scientist, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and columnist at The Atlantic. I write, speak, and teach about the science of human happiness, blending neuroscience, behavioral science, philosophy, and religion for insights on how to live better, and be happier. Each week on Office Hours, you’ll get a glimpse into the cutting ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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America doesn’t have an anger problem. We have a contempt problem.
In this episode of Office Hours, I talk about how we can bring more love and happiness into a world that feels increasingly bitter and divided. Too often, contempt fills the space wh... more
Are you managing your emotions, or are they managing you?
In this episode of Office Hours, I explore how to manage your emotions by understanding how they work and what they are trying to tell you. Emotions like fear, anger, joy, and disgust evolved... more
Learn more about your affect profile by taking the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule quiz (PANAS) here.
So much of life depends not only on what we know, but also on what we know that others know as well. This shared awareness—what social scien... more
Learn more about your affect profile by taking the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule quiz (PANAS) here, and download Arthur’s morning protocol guide to help you start your mornings happier.
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Today, I want to talk about one of the lowest-hangin... more
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Arthur Brookes is always a fountain of useful information. This is an uplifting podcast with practical things on what you can do to become a happier person! I recommend this podcast to everyone who is looking to change their life for the better!
Arthur, you make some great points when you talk about the research of happiness and it’s clear you use generally high-quality research papers to make them. But I found the episode with Rainn a little difficult to listen to. Rainn himself made great points but your emphasis on surrender and/or imposing your feelings about God onto Rainn in some ways. The whole thing felt quite dogmatic with an ulterior motive to prove that Rainn and you have the same set of beliefs and you wanted to push your ow... more
Great podcast, relevant topics, evidence based data relayed in a fun and understandable way. Thank you!!
My wife and I first heard Professor Brooks speak at Vanderbilt which peaked my interest in his podcasts. I’d seen his ATLANTIC articles but unaware of podcast. I like how practical his advice is plus how actionable and science based it is too. I’m going to get to work on the 7 (or 8 in my case) right away. Thank you.
Motivated me to change my routine! Thank you!
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Exploring the science of happiness and well-being, the content invites listeners to consider various aspects of personal development, mental health, and human relationships. Key themes include strategies for dealing with anxiety, workplace happiness, social interactions, and the darker sides of personality traits that can impact relationships. The program combines insights from behavioral science and philosophy with actionable advice meant to enhance listeners' lives and foster healthier relationships. Its unique approach lies in its blend of rigorously researched techniques and practical applications, making it appealing to anyone interested in personal growth and mental well-being.
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