5 Shocking Lessons from the Longest-Running Study on Happiness

Join me as I sit down with my friend Dr. Robert Waldinger, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which is the longest-running study on adult life, health, and happiness in the world.The study tracked the lives of 700+ original participants and 1,300+ descendants over 85 years. Dr. Waldinger's Ted Talk has been viewed nearly 50 million times and his book, The Good Life, was an instant New York Times best-seller.We dive deep into the study's most intriguing and surprising findings, discuss strategies for fighting back against loneliness in the modern era, and much more.You won't want to miss this one!P.S. I don't want to do a formal "podcast" and turn something fun into a business, but I will organically start recording and sharing my conversations with amazing experts so that everyone can benefit from them in the way that I have. If you're interested in seeing me do more of in the future, comment YES on the video! — 00:00 - Introduction00:48 - Key Insights from the Harvard Adult Development Study03:10 - Highlighting Major Discoveries from an 80-Year Study04:50 - Primary Factors for Health and Longevity07:04 - The Loneliness Epidemic08:43 - Comparative Study: Solo vs. Social Vacations in Sweden10:13 - Understanding and Measuring Loneliness11:30 - The Pursuit of Wealth: Necessary or Excessive?13:20 - Which Age Group Feels the Loneliest?14:33 - Navigating Social Media Impacts on Youth20:14 - The Importance of Gratitude Practices21:18 - Essential Advice for Thriving Relationships24:06 - How to Surround Yourself with Positive Influences25:31 - A Stark Reality About Relationships27:38 - How Our Minds Shape Our Realities28:24 - The Hidden Risks of Smartphone Use30:29 - The Impact of Technology on Young Children32:20 - The Influence of Mobile Devices on In-Person Interactions33:12 - Marital Challenges in the First Year of Parenthood34:30 - Common Communication Errors in Relationships35:25 - The Concept of 'Together Alone' Time with Your Partner36:31 - The Value of Personal Space in Relationships39:11 - The Effects of Toxic Relationships: A Scientific Perspective42:43 - Constructive vs. Demeaning Feedback45:48 - Exploring the Relationship Between Love and Sadness47:24 - Embracing Life's Complex Tensions49:08 - Empathy: Everyone Has Their Own Struggles50:43 - Habits of Individuals in Exceptionally Healthy Relationships52:41 - Social Wellness for Introverts vs. Extroverts53:28 - Strategies for Maintaining Social Wellness54:51 - Making Social Wellness a Priority—Join 700k+ Newsletter Subscribers! https://www.sahilbloom.com/newsletterFollow Along:https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/https://twitter.com/SahilBloomhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom/