Explore life lessons on happiness gleaned from the COVID-19 pandemic in this 27-minute talk by Harvard social scientist Arthur Brooks. Discover how global isolation and calamity have unexpectedly offered opportunities for personal growth and insights into leading a happier life. Examine concepts such as overcoming adversity, managing uncertainty, coping with lack of contact, and navigating transitions. Gain a fresh perspective on finding happiness during challenging times and learn how to apply these lessons for years to come.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Getting better through adversity
The lizard brain
Uncertainty
Lack of contact
Transition
Falling Tide
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
