Uncovering Strategies on Reconfiguring Your Mind for Lasting Happiness: Insights from Brain Science Specialists
Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology at Yale University, recently spoke at a webinar titled "Can You Train Your Mind to be Happy?" organised by the New York-based Happiness Studies Academy. The webinar aimed to explore whether it is possible to train the mind to be happy.
Santos, who is also a positive psychology expert, suggested that people often believe that getting what they expect will bring happiness. However, she argued that this belief can be problematic because the good things in life may not continue to make us feel happy over time. Instead, Santos proposed that happiness comes more from changes within ourselves rather than our environment.
Tal Ben-Shahar, a positive psychologist and co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, shared similar views. Ben-Shahar, who previously taught popular courses on happiness at Harvard, emphasised that the belief that happiness comes from changes in our environment can be problematic. He added that long-term happiness might come more from changes within ourselves.
The Happiness Studies Academy, which Ben-Shahar co-founded, is a science-based organisation that focuses on research and teaching related to happiness. The webinar was an opportunity for people to learn more about the science of happiness and how to cultivate it.
According to Santos, one of the worst things about happiness is that we get used to the good stuff. For a time, people feel great when they get what they expect will bring happiness. However, over time, we become accustomed to it, and the initial joy fades.
Santos's statement suggests that people should focus on personal growth for long-term happiness. While the webinar did not provide specific examples of changes within ourselves that lead to happiness, it sparked a conversation about the importance of self-improvement in achieving lasting happiness.
In conclusion, the webinar highlighted the importance of focusing on personal growth for long-term happiness. It also emphasised that happiness is more likely to come from within rather than our external environment. By learning more about the science of happiness and cultivating personal growth, individuals can work towards achieving lasting happiness.
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