There is one form of happiness that is always available: happiness for others. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how feelings of altruistic joy can be a powerful antidote for experiences of disappointment and envy.

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The material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!

Timestamps:

0:30: Why is happiness for others such a reliable resource?

1:20: Why is feeling happy for others good for us?

3:15: Finding happiness for difficult people.

5:40: Mending relationships through happiness for others.

7:50: The naturalness of envy and jealousy.

12:15: Letting people land.

17:05: Working through blocks to altruistic joy.

22:15: Recap

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