If comparison is the thief of joy, then what are some tools and strategies that can actually increase our happiness? In part 2 of this conversation, psychologist and author Dr. Tim Bono joins host Bill Coppel  Managing Director and Chief Client Growth Officer at First Clearing  to dive deeper into practical solutions that can improve our everyday lives.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How the simple practice of gratitude can increase our well-being • The important link between physical health and psychological health • Why social connection is such a strong predictor of happiness

Dr. Tim Bono is a psychologist and lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis. When he created a course on positive psychology, it quickly became one of the university's most in-demand classes with a lengthy wait list. Tim has won several teaching awards and has distilled the life-changing lessons from his seminars into the book Happiness 101: Simple Secrets to Smart Living and Well-Being. An expert consultant on psychological health and happiness, Tim has been featured in media outlets including CNN, Fast Company, The Associated Press, and several public radio stations. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.

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