Get Over Yourself

This interview podcast on The Happiness Lab features Dr. Laurie Santos interviewing Bruce Hood, a professor at the University of Bristol, about his work on happiness and the self. The conversation explores how self-centeredness hinders happiness and contrasts this with an "allocentric" approach, focusing on others' perspectives and well-being. Hood discusses practical strategies for achieving this, including journaling, practicing gratitude, reframing self-talk (using third-person perspective), adopting a more optimistic attributional style, and engaging in social activities to foster connection. Listeners gain actionable tips for shifting their focus outward, cultivating gratitude, and building stronger social connections to enhance their overall happiness. The podcast concludes by summarizing these five key strategies for personal growth and well-being.