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3 Ways to Want Less and Be Happier
Satisfaction is one of the three macronutrients of happiness, yet it has a way of slipping through our fingers. We reach a long-awaited goal, feel a …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The 3 Macronutrients of Happiness, and How to Measure Yours
Everyone wants to be happier—but too often we go chasing things that make us miserable instead.
In this episode of Office Hours, I break down the thre…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Truth About Creativity, Aging, and Discipline: From the World’s Best-Selling Author (James Patterson)
Creativity might not make you happier, but it can make you less unhappy. We know this from research.
When people recall moments of creativity, their s…
4 months ago
5 Steps Toward a More Grateful Life
The benefits of gratitude aren’t exactly a secret, but many of us still think of it as some kind of fixed personality trait. Some people seem to be b…
4 months, 1 week ago
My 9-Step Evening Protocol for More Happiness and Better Sleep
Want to make your own evening protocol? Download Arthur’s guide to help you get started: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/evening-protocols.
Most of us k…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
A 5-Step Approach to Ending Your Phone Addiction
Our phones make life easier in countless ways. They connect us, inform us, and keep our lives running. But they also creep into every quiet moment, s…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Four Practical Ways to Live Like a Stoic with Ryan Holiday
Many people think Stoicism is about suppressing emotions or accepting suffering with a stiff upper lip. But it’s really about learning to live well, …
5 months ago
The 4 Types of Careers, and How to Find Yours
Many people think a successful career moves in a straight line, always upward and forward. But life isn’t that neat. There are actually four differen…
5 months, 1 week ago
4 Ways to Love the People You Disagree With
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 happin…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
3 Steps to Managing Your Emotions
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 …
5 months, 3 weeks ago