#8 | 5 Ways To Get Happier Starting Today - Arthur Brooks

Length: 42 minutes

His new show, Office Hours with Arthur Brooks, kicks off with a powerful first episode: 5 Ways To Get Happier Starting Today.

5 powerful ways to get happier starting today according to Arthur Brooks are:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Quality time with family and friends Your closest relationships are the single most powerful lever for lasting happiness.

🤝 Join a club Belonging to a values-based community restores connection and purpose.

🧠 Stay active mentally Lifelong learning sparks growth and deepens joy.

🙏 Practice your philosophy, spirituality, or religion A sense of something greater than yourself brings clarity and peace.

🏃 Physical exercise Movement not only uplifts mood, it also combats unhappiness in meaningful ways.

This episode is more than theory, it is about beginning to craft your own happiness strategy. Brooks shares a three part framework: deepen your understanding, practice consistently, and clarify by teaching others.

Who is Arthur Brooks?

Arthur C. Brooks is a social scientist and bestselling author, serving as a professor at both the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and writing regularly for The Atlantic. He bridges neuroscience, behavioral science, philosophy, and spirituality in his work, dedicating his life to uncovering how we can live happier, more meaningful lives.