115. Life in Three Dimensions: Happiness, Meaning, and Psychological Richness
What makes for a good life?
Is it the simple, predictable pleasures we call happiness?
Or can happiness lead to complacency and regret? Is the answer a deep sense of meaning and purpose?
Or can a life of purpose invite narrow or misplaced loyalties?
Shige Oishi is the Marshall Field IV Professo…
Episode #77: How Psychological Richness Helps Us Flourish, with Dr. Shigehiro Oishi
Shigehiro Oishi, Ph.D., is the Marshall Field IV Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago, and a leader in the study of happiness, psychological well-being, the experience of a meaningful life and cultural psychology. He has published over 200 journal articles and book chapters with ove…
Why We Get Bored | Erin Westgate
Boredom feels unpleasant, but that may be the point. Psychologist Dr. Erin Westgate joins us to explain why boredom is a signal rather than a flaw, how meaning and attention shape it, and what it can teach us about work, burnout, and living a psychologically rich life.
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Encore: Why boredom is surprisingly interesting, with Erin Westgate, PhD
We’re taking a holiday break, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from this past year. Back in the spring we talked to University of Florida psychologist Erin Westgate about the surprisingly fascinating topic of boredom. What is boredom? Is it always bad to be bored? What can we do to …
Bonus Episode: The Most Boring Podcast Ever (Or, What to Do With Yourself During COVID-19) with Erin Westgate, PhD
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was identified in January. By March, most of us had been strongly advised – if not ordered -- to keep at least 6 feet away from other people in public and pretty much to confine ourselves to our homes. Since many of our regular activities and pastime…
Boring!
Does boredom make you uncomfortable? What about boring people? Are YOU boring? Well, this episode is anything but. Check it out.
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Are We Asking the Wrong Questions About Student Well-Being?
In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller dive into the critical topic of student well-being, especially relevant as climate survey data rolls in for the end of the year. While most schools measure happiness and meaningfulness, Dr. Miller highlights groundbreaking research…
Encore: Why boredom is surprisingly interesting, with Erin Westgate, PhD
We’re taking a holiday break, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from this past year. Back in the spring we talked to University of Florida psychologist Erin Westgate about the surprisingly fascinating topic of boredom. What is boredom? Is it always bad to be bored? What can we do to …
Bonus Episode: The Most Boring Podcast Ever (Or, What to Do With Yourself During COVID-19) with Erin Westgate, PhD
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was identified in January. By March, most of us had been strongly advised – if not ordered -- to keep at least 6 feet away from other people in public and pretty much to confine ourselves to our homes. Since many of our regular activities and pastime…
What Does Feeling Alive Really Mean?
Feeling alive is more than being happy, busy or constantly doing something exciting. It's about being fully engaged with the life we're living.
In this episode of Longevity Reimagined, we explore the science of subjective vitality, psychological richness and flow, and what these ideas can teach us…
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