Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness | Huberman Lab Podcast #98

The fact that we can listen to this level of expertise on some of the most important things in life, and can 'piggyback' off Dr. Huberman's decades of research and compounded knowledge is such a blessing.

Finally, after fixing my sleep, exercise, diet, light exposure thanks to this man, I can now learn to be happy :D

I rescued a dog a few months ago and he has become a major source of joy and happiness in my life, i couldn’t be any happier 😄 As they say, he’s in fact rescuing me.

Oddly enough I listen to your podcast while working. Im a custodian and it makes me feel like im being doubly productive. Learning and earning! Thank you.

Around 37 minutes, I’m really impressed how he explains the “money can’t buy happiness” , but it can relieve stress…..a very good nuanced and true aspect, that I haven’t heard others discuss .

Ok, so for the tips / tools provided in the video: 1:13:45 - Change your environment (home, work) in the way you like it. - Listen to the music you like. 1:24:50 - Give away any part (doesn't matter if very small) of your extra money or your effort in the way you believe is meaningfull to the others. 1:31:55 - Focus on what you are doing - even if it is not pleasent. Do not go away in your mind. (! My note: The study you are refering to was NOT blind study with any kind of control group. So you can NOT know if forcing people to focus on their activities will really make them happier. For that you NEED study with some kind of blind control group. !) - For the purpose of focusing on your activities you can practise mindfulness meditaion. 1:39:40, 1:41:28, 1:46:33 - Interact with friendly people at the morning (or at least first half of the day). Ideally while seeing their faces. 1:54:00 - Touch other people, dogs or cats or/and let them touch you - Non-sexually. (If they like it of course.) 2:03:00 - If you make any decision, think of it as a final decision. Do not think of alternatives later. ------ SO ALL THE "TOOLS" IN THE NUTSHELL - Environment you like. - Music you like. - Volunteering you feel meaningfull. - Focus on what you are doing ...(or: do what makes you focus on the activity??? We aren't sure because the study lacks control group.) - Friendly people (at the beginning of your day). - Touching with other living beeings. - Make your decisions as if it was permanent.

What you are providing for humanity is absolutely immense. Thank you for creating and publishing all of these fantastic videos for free.

I feel happier living in Europe because I don’t need to work as much to get a good standard of living. I am much more happy, yet I earn less in number and have plenty of opportunities to enjoy life without a car, without a huge house … just more connected to nature and the community. This episode really talked to my heard and made me feel good about my decisions ❤

I found that I increased my happiness by just being more active and getting more sun in my daily routine. Kettlebell routines, tennis, loving my family, appreciation of the small things like the local rivers. Depression comes but I say to myself that it’s necessary to determine the difference between the good and bad times. Everything can’t always be roses. Love how this content is available to everyone on YouTube.

I'm on a self improvement journey and listening to 1 one these per day has helped me learn so much about myself/life that school and my parents never taught me. I'm so blessed to have this accessible knowledge 🙏 🤲 ❤️

Every Monday, I forget this is coming and open YouTube by force of habit. And the minute I see that a new episode is out, and that somehow the episode is EXACTLY what I need in life, I'm truly filled with gratitude. The Huberman Lab Podcast HAS to be amongst the top Science-based tools for increasing Happiness. THE Meta tool we all need and hopefully deserve. Thank you Huberman, for your indefatigable interest in Science. Can't wait to listen to this Yaaay.

We want the episode about anxiety. I think it would be useful for many people

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs -when basic needs are not met like food, housing, and water it makes it hard to attain the other things to increase the state of happiness. I think why a lot of Americans experience stress, anxiety, and depression is because meeting basic needs are harder at this time. I am a Therapist in California and really enjoy your videos to increase my overall understanding of the brain and body. I have actually started fasting and changing my sugar/processed food/dairy intake to almost zero with increased water which has really helped me. Thank you.

I’ve just discovered this podcast recently and have already watched about 5 episodes. I’m just amazed that I, a regular 37 year old girl that’s always worked at the grocery store, can listen and learn such profound information. I can use it to tweak my life and carry more knowledge of important topics. Thank you for letting us into this enchanting world of academia.

Hi Andrew, I live in Portland, OR and there's currently a major shortage of available therapists here. Almost every licensed therapist in the state and their mothers are maxed out. As a result I've had zero therapeutic support for my issues with ADHD, depression, trauma, and dietary issues. I can't express how much your videos mean to me at this time. I love trying to understand what's going on in my head from a biological and chemical standpoint, and your no-bullshit way of presenting information is so helpful in allowing me to do that. Learning what is happening in my head and how that translates into behavioral patterns has honestly been far more helpful than most therapists I've seen in the past. Obviously I'm not substituting your videos in place of actual therapy, but for the time being you've been a great resource for comprehensive and efficient information. and I wanted to thank you for your effort in sharing your knowledge.

I find happiness being around other happy people like children. When someone smiles or laughs it gets me to smile and laugh too. Spread kindness and positivity.

An episode about mental toughness would be amazing !

"Our ability to attend and focus really equates to happiness" Interesting to hear this as a closing anecdote for this podcast, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I spent a few years going down a meditation rabbit hole and I think it completely changed who I am in ways I can't put in to words. My actual behavior and entire personality shifted in a very significant way. And often, while sitting on my meditation cushion, the thought or feeling of having absolutely nothing, of being nothing, of owning nothing, of being stripped of every thing, brought me the ultimate comfort, while during my daily life most of my anxieties probably relate to some form of these ideas being realized (losing possessions, not being important, etc). Highly recommend a regular meditation practice to any and every one.

Happiness is listening to a Huberman podcast!

My happiness amd contentment has 100% increased since I stopped drinking alcohol and eating sugar, its like I've returned to my childhood in this respect, i find humor and wonder in everyday things, anxiety has vanished