Chapter

The Paradox of Self-Improvement
1:35:38 - 1:39:46 (04:08)

Trying to make yourself happier does not necessarily lead to being happier. Individuals who seek out self-improvement methods like life coaches or self-help books are often left feeling unfulfilled.

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Studies show that if you try to make yourself happier in the US, it does not lead to becoming happier but if you do something for someone else, it does.
1:35:38 - 1:37:43 (02:05)
Happiness
Summary

Studies show that if you try to make yourself happier in the US, it does not lead to becoming happier but if you do something for someone else, it does.

Chapter
The Paradox of Self-Improvement
Episode
#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The speaker shares how he improved his mental health by making an active effort to reach out to people he's thinking about via text message - an action that helps both the sender and the recipient feel better connected.
1:37:43 - 1:39:46 (02:03)
Mental Health
Summary

The speaker shares how he improved his mental health by making an active effort to reach out to people he's thinking about via text message - an action that helps both the sender and the recipient feel better connected.

Chapter
The Paradox of Self-Improvement
Episode
#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom