The Thrive Tour: Transform Your Health and Happiness, a live show: Book Your Tickets https://drchatterjee.com/live This episode is brought to you by: BON CHARGE: Save 20% off all Bon Charge products with code LIVEMORE https://boncharge.com/livemore AG1: Get £20 off first month’s subscription plus 5 FREE AG1 travel packs, Vitamin D3+K2 and welcome kit (shaker bottle, tin and scoop) https://bit.ly/43FwxQl. UK & EU only. What if the things you think will make you happy are actually getting in the way of a more meaningful life? In this episode, I’m joined by behavioural scientist and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks to explore what really makes us happy, and why so many of us struggle to find lasting satisfaction. Arthur shares his framework of enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning. He explains why pleasure alone isn’t enough, why struggle can be essential to satisfaction, and why achieving your next goal may not make you happier. We also explore the “arrival fallacy”, the idea that happiness will finally arrive when we achieve the thing we’re working towards. Arthur and I talk about work, ambition and leisure, including why some of the most successful people struggle to make enough space for the things that actually make life feel rich. We explore the importance of relationships and shared experiences, and why a meaningful life requires more than achievement. We also talk about love, marriage and honesty, including why high-conflict but high-honesty relationships can be healthy. Arthur explains why love is more than a feeling. It is a commitment. We explore the difference between solitude and loneliness, and what the Harvard Study of Adult Development can teach us about the relationships that help us live a good life. Arthur also shares his thoughts on spirituality and the importance of being present. If you’ve ever wondered why success doesn’t always make you happier, or what really gives life meaning, this thoughtful conversation will give you plenty to think about. 🌱 Want to feel better and live more? Subscribe for new conversations that could change how you think about your health and your life. ________________________________________ #feelbetterlivemore Find out more about Arthur Brooks: Website https://www.arthurbrooks.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/ X https://twitter.com/arthurbrooks Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@drarthurbrooks Office Hours Podcast with Arthur Brooks https://open.spotify.com/show/3fT0FLFsPgV2mbVjuOo3JV Arthur’s latest book: The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness UK https://link.amazon/B067fLhPH US https://amzn.to/3SxeA6i #feelbetterlivemore #feelbetterlivemorepodcast ------- Order MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS. US & Canada version https://amzn.to/3RyO3SL, UK version https://amzn.to/3Kt5rUK ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.