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☆ The best diet for happiness isn't about what you eat—it's about how, Harvard expert says: Here's what that means
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Eating food in general activates areas of the brain that are responsible for pleasurable feelings, according to Brooks, who is also the instructor of a course at Harvard University about managing happiness. Brooks did a deep dive into various studies to compile the elements of what he calls the "ultimate happiness diet." Some additional factors Brooks says are key to a happiness diet include:Still, it was the use of meal time for social gathering that stuck with Brooks. "The connection between food and social connections is very natural, because food does bring people together," Hu said. But in Brooks' opinion, "The food isn't the point at all," for happiness.

Persons: Arthur C, Brooks, Frank B, Hu Organizations: Harvard University, Harvard, of Public Health, CNBC Locations: Asia, Chan

☆ Money can't buy happiness—it's actually the other way around: Happy people 'are more successful in life,' expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But research shows that money can't buy happiness; happy people just seem to be more successful. "Happy people make more money, have better relationships [and] are more successful in life, not vice versa," Muller says. Unless you're using money to buy experiences, get extra time or donate to others, it can't buy you happiness, social scientist and happiness expert, Arthur C. Brooks, teaches in his Harvard course about managing happiness. But being happier in life can lead to financial increases and success, Muller says. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Tami Muller, Muller, Arthur C, Brooks Organizations: Harvard, CNBC

☆ I spent over $3,000 on concert tickets in 2023—and it'd be even more expensive for me to do again this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

My goal was to move in 2024, so my biggest year in concerts was either now or never. I went to a total of nine concerts and music festivals in 2023, experiencing icons like Usher and Beyoncé live, and spent more than $3,000 on tickets alone. I spent $3,235.12 on concert tickets in 2023: Here's the breakdownThis cost doesn't factor in travel and hotel expenses. Going to concerts and music festivals also helped me to reconnect with friends from college who enjoy live music experiences just as much as me. We're halfway through 2024, and I've been to one concert and one music festival, compared to five by this time last year.

Persons: spender, wouldn't, Usher, Beyoncé, Ellis, Arthur C, Brooks, Flog Gnaw, Tyler, I've Organizations: CNBC, Harvard University Locations: New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Los Angeles

☆ Treat your well-being like a meal and prioritize 3 ‘macronutrients of happiness,' says Harvard expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Here are the three macronutrients of happiness, according to Brooks, and how you can optimize them in your life. "I talk about the sub-parts, the macronutrients of happiness." Happiness is something that we all strive for, but there isn't a clear prescription for the desired feeling. "If you're doing something that's pleasurable and can be addictive [and] you don't do it alone, then you can get enjoyment which is a source of actual authentic and enduring happiness," Brooks said. Of all three "macronutrients," purpose is the one that you need to experience the most, he noted.

Persons: Brooks, It's, Dan Harris, Oprah Winfrey, Arthur C, he's, that's, you've, they're, Harvard wouldn't, acing Organizations: Harvard University, Harvard, CNBC

☆ This is the No. 1 thing that influences Gen Z's happiness, a new survey shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But a recent survey may provide some insight about what drives Gen Z's happiness. 73% of Gen Zers consider themselves to be very happy or somewhat happy, the survey found. 1 thing that influences Gen Z's happiness is having a purposeOne of the most significant findings of the survey is that what influences the happiness of Gen Zers the most is "their sense of purpose at work or school." Yet, "between 43% and 49% of Gen Zers do not feel what they do each day is interesting, important or motivating," the report states. 4 major influences on the happiness of Gen Zers

Persons: Arthur C, Brooks, Gen Zers, Zach Hrynowski, Gen Z, Gen, Zers, David Spicer, Spicer, Taylor Swift Organizations: Gallup, Walton Family Foundation, Harvard University, CNBC

☆ The No. 1 question to never ask in a job interview, says CEO who's interviewed hundreds: 'You risk sending the wrong message'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

There is one question, in particular, you should "never" ask an employer, says Bert Bean, CEO of the staffing firm Insight Global: "What's the work-life balance for this role?" With this question, he explains, "You risk sending the wrong message about your career aspirations to a future employer." Asking hiring managers about the company's work-life balance can create an impression that you aren't engaged, reliable or committed to the role. "Your future employer shouldn't dictate to you what your boundaries should be." There are other ways to determine a company's approach to work-life balance outside of the interview.

Persons: Bert Bean, Bean, Barry Drexler, Mary Gleason, Drexler, you'll, Arthur C, Brooks Organizations: Insight, CNBC, Summit

☆ The top U.S. city for expats is one of the worst in the world, according to people who live and work abroad there
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

New York City is among the worst global cities for expats, but it continues to have a strong hold on people seeking a new life abroad. Among the 10 worst cities for expats this year are Paris (41st), London (42nd) and Berlin (45th). "One main problem with the big cities is that expats are less and less able to afford them," says Malte Zeeck, CEO and co-founder of Internations. The top three best global cities for expats are in Spain: Malaga, Alicante and Valencia. Want to be smarter and more successful with your money, work & life?

Persons: Malte Zeeck, It's, Arthur C, Brooks Organizations: New York, CNBC, Summit Locations: York City, expats, New York, Vancouver, U.S, York, Paris, London, Berlin, Spain, Malaga, Alicante, Valencia

☆ Disney's 'Wish' director dropped out of med school and got rejected by the studio multiple times: 'It took me a few tries to get here'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Before she was directing Disney's 100-year anniversary tribute, Fawn Veerasunthorn had been rejected by the studio several times over. While Veerasunthorn was in college, Disney closed the Florida animation studio where her mentor had worked. In 2011, about a decade after she started chasing Disney in earnest, she finally landed a job with the iconic film studio. Veerasunthorn began working on "Wish" in 2020 and co-directed the feature alongside Chris Buck, who's been with the company since 1978. She always considered drawing her hobby and studied computer science in high school before planning to go the medical route professionally.

Persons: Fawn Veerasunthorn, Veerasunthorn, Paitoon Ratanasirintrawoot, Ratanasirintrawoot, Dr, Seuss, Raya, Chris Buck, who's, Arthur C, Brooks Organizations: The New York Times, Columbus College of Art & Design, Times, Disney, Pixar, Universal, Universal Studios, CNBC, Summit, Hollywood Locations: Thailand, Bangkok, U.S, Ohio, Florida, California

☆ Use this 1 simple trick to feel happier, says Harvard expert—it involves your bucket list
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Tools for Happiness series, which details what we learned from taking a free happiness course offered by Harvard University. Keeping a bucket list is an effective way to be sure you have fun and fulfilling experiences like skydiving and traveling internationally — but you might benefit from making your list a bit shorter. A bucket list can be written down or even just something you think about often but haven't penned to paper. Regardless of what your list looks like, "the objective is to achieve satisfaction as you check items off your list," Brooks says in a video for the class. "Instead of making us feel better about ourselves after we experience or gain an achievement, our expectations reset almost immediately," Brooks notes.

Persons: Arthur C, Brooks, haven't, they've, you’ve Organizations: CNBC, Harvard University Locations: Harvard

☆ Keep a 'pain journal' to track how much 'you've learned and grown', says Harvard happiness expert
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

We hear a lot about how gratitude journals can help foster gratefulness and improve overall well-being, but a twist on the daily practice of journaling can lead us to happiness too, experts say. "One of the exercises that I ask my students to do, to undertake over the course of my class in happiness, is to understand what their pain means," said social scientist Arthur C. Brooks during The Atlantic Festival in September. "I ask them to keep a pain journal," said Brooks who is also a professor who teaches about happiness at Harvard University. DON'T MISS: Make this small change to be happier today, says director of 85-year Harvard happiness studyBrooks encourages people to grab a notebook and use it to track the lessons they've learned from painful experiences that have led to positive outcomes. Here's how you can use a pain journal to learn from your own challenges in life.

Persons: Arthur C, Brooks, they've Organizations: The, Festival, Harvard University, DON'T, Harvard

☆ 3 ways to 'buy happiness', says Harvard expert: With 'a little knowledge and practice' anyone can do it
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Tools for Happiness series, which details what we learned from taking a free happiness course offered by Harvard University. Most people agree with the sentiment that money can't buy you happiness, but what if it actually could? Arthur C. Brooks, a social scientist and Harvard professor, has an interesting perspective on money and happiness, which he shares in his free Harvard happiness course. Once you earn a solid living, however, a billionaire is not likely to be any happier than you are," Brooks wrote in his article for The Atlantic titled, "How to Buy Happiness." DON'T MISS: Treat your happiness like an investment portfolio and focus on these 4 areas, says Harvard professorMoney alone can't buy you happiness, but it can positively impact your well-being if you use your money wisely, Brooks notes.

Persons: Arthur C, Brooks, Money Organizations: CNBC, Harvard University

☆ My No. 1 takeaway from Oprah's new happiness book: It's 'one of the greatest gifts you can give to anybody'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Oprah Winfrey is one of the most successful people in the world, but even she has to intentionally foster happiness in her life by actively working towards it daily. Since then, Winfrey and Brooks have discussed happiness on her podcast. And this Tuesday, the inspirational pair published a book together titled, "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier." Winfrey and Brooks' book classifies the four major pillars for building a happy life as:Family Friendships Work FaithAll of which require developing positive connections with ourselves and others. Don't miss: Harvard happiness expert: There are 3 types of friendships—here’s why you need them all

Persons: Oprah Winfrey, Winfrey, Arthur C, Brooks, Oprah Organizations: Harvard

☆ The Power to Decide How You Feel
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Arthur C. Brooks | Oprah Winfrey | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Feelings, in the enterprise of your life, are like weather to a construction company. If it rains or snows or is unseasonably hot, it affects the ability to get work done. But the right response is not trying to change the weather (which would be impossible) or wishing the weather were different (which doesn’t help). It is having contingency plans in place for bad weather, being ready, and managing projects in a way that is appropriate to the conditions on a given day.

☆ Wall Streeters peak between 36 and 40, according to a Harvard social scientist. Here's what they forget to plan for in the second half of their lives.
▼ + stars: | 2022-02-16 | by ( Jonathan A. Knee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In his new book, social scientist Arthur C. Brooks explains why addiction to achievement is bound to yield disappointment. To find true joy in the second half of life, invest in relationships instead of material possessions and social status. According to From Strength to Strength: Finding Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life, the basic problem is the inevitable decline in our abilities. The decline in peak performance begins far earlier than we are likely to admit across professions, not just in athletes. Strength to Strength reads like a companion volume to the cult classic from 1979, The Drama of the Gifted Child by Swiss psychoanalyst Alice Miller.

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