RHR: Developing a Positive Relationship with Negative Emotions, with Robert Biswas-Diener
In this episode, we discuss: Robert’s recent work on the pursuit of happiness Defining today’s “comfort crisis” Why people seek comfort, and the importance of experiencing discomfort The evolutionary origins [of] negative emotions How your decisions affect your happiness The difference between wanting and liking; how they impact our happiness Three strategies to exercise negative emotion tolerance When negative emotions interfere with our ability to function well in the world Robert’s take on therapeutic drug interventions Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m excited to welcome back Robert Biswas-Diener as my guest. I spoke with Robert on the first episode about positive psychology. Robert is one of the foremost experts in the world on this topic, and we discussed how important the shift...