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Natural vs Synthetic Happiness
2:07:51 - 2:22:07 (14:15)
A focus on presence and striving to be present can lead to the outcomes we want in both natural and synthetic happiness. Pursuing both forms of happiness and including natural and synthetic forms in a general model of happiness can increase overall levels of happiness.
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When we have options, our reward circuitry becomes fragmented, and, as a result, we experience less happiness and wellbeing after making a choice.
2:07:51 - 2:12:12 (04:20)
Summary
When we have options, our reward circuitry becomes fragmented, and, as a result, we experience less happiness and wellbeing after making a choice. To enhance our natural happiness, it's important to limit our thinking to the choices we make and invest in those choices as great ones.
ChapterNatural vs Synthetic Happiness
EpisodeScience-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness
PodcastHuberman Lab
Both natural and synthetic forms of happiness can increase overall levels of happiness if we focus on being present while pursuing them.
2:12:12 - 2:22:07 (09:55)
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Both natural and synthetic forms of happiness can increase overall levels of happiness if we focus on being present while pursuing them. While natural happiness is related to performance and resources, synthetic happiness comes from social connection and focusing on the choices we make.