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The Secret to a Happy Life: What the Longest Study on Happiness Reveals

The Mel Robbins Podcast
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In today’s episode, you’ll learn the surprising science of happiness. This is a masterclass on everything you need to know about happiness: what really creates it, the different types of happiness, and 4 easy habits that will make your life better. You’ll learn lessons from the longest study on happiness, what habits are blocking your happiness, and science-based tools for feeling better. It’s also grounded in questions from listeners just like you, who are seeking more happiness, fulfillment, and meaning in their lives. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode. You’ll be happy you joined. Because happiness is not only possible; it is an option for you. Get out your notebook because we are drilling into decades of psychological research that will ladder up to more meaning, purpose, and satisfaction in your life. To hear more about some of the powerful research mentioned, listen to this episode with happiness expert Dr. Robert Waldinger: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness If you, like Mel, find it hard to truly let yourself be happy, listen to this very personal episode about why you’ve been blocking happiness: The Secret to Success & Happiness Nobody Talks About For more resources, including the studies mentioned today, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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