About this episode

In this episode, Mel Robbins interviews Dr. Dacher Keltner about finding purpose and happiness in life using science-backed tools.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to feel happier and more connected to your purpose in under 5 minutes. Today, you’re learning from Dr. Dacher Keltner, one of the world’s leading experts on meaning, purpose, happiness, and awe. Dr. Keltner is a distinguished professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, and the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, one of the most renowned research institutes in the world that studies well-being. He has spent over 35 years researching science-backed tools that you can use right now. You will be clear, focused, calmer, more engaged in your life, even when the world feels overwhelming. In this episode you’ll learn: -Specific lessons you can apply today that come from 35 years of happiness research -The quick morning practice research shows can boost your happiness and reset your day -The two simple questions that help you find your purpose today -Your most powerful core strength and how to tap into it more - The one thought you need to feel less overwhelmed, exhausted and reduce stress now -How to live a more meaningful life by remembering 2 key things about your past -How to feel more alive today without spending money or making a…

People in this episode

Host: Mel Robbins

Guest: Dr. Dacher Keltner

Topics covered

• happiness
• purpose
• mental well-being
• self-improvement
• science-backed tools

Keywords

• happiness
• purpose
• mental health
• self-improvement
• well-being
• awe
• stress reduction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UC Berkeley, Greater Good Science Center

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