Summary of Happier Hour | Here We Are Podcast Ep. 392 w/ Cassie Holmes | Hosted by Shane Mauss

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The video discusses how to be happier in your work life by removing distractions and focusing on your time.

  • 00:00:00 Cassie Holmes is a social psychologist who studies the benefits of focusing on time as our most precious resource. She shares data demonstrating the importance of happiness in organizations and the increasing prevalence of anxiety, depression, and resignation.
  • 00:05:00 Cassie Holmes, a professor at the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, discusses her course "Applying the Science of Happiness to Life Design." The course teaches how to apply the science of happiness to one's life in order to improve both mental and physical health.
  • 00:10:00 Shane Mauss discusses how research on happiness has shifted in recent years, from the focus on curing mental disorders to helping people reach a "flourishing state." He argues that this shift is due in part to the growing acceptance of happiness as a legitimate area of study, and the increased popularity of positive thinking. He also discusses how his own experiences as a teacher have helped him to embrace this research more fully.
  • 00:15:00 Happier Hour is a show about how to be happier, and how to spend your time wisely. Shane Mauss, the host, discusses how positive psychology has been around for a while, and how it can be helpful for employees. He also discusses how businesses can make employees happier, and how this has become a popular trend.
  • 00:20:00 Cassie Holmes discusses how happy employees are more productive and committed, and how businesses can benefit from implementing policies that support employee happiness. She recalls a time when she was exhausted from working multiple jobs and stressed out about her house.
  • 00:25:00 The presenter discusses how time poverty can have negative effects on one's health, happiness, and confidence. They then propose that the solution to time poverty is to quit one's job. The presenter then describes a reality show where people are stuck on a deserted island and have no responsibilities. They argue that this show would be very boring because people would be idle and unfulfilled after a few weeks.
  • 00:30:00 This video explains how to track your happiness in a week or two by rating your activities on a 10-point scale, writing down what you're doing and why, and looking across your happiest activities to see what commonalities there might be. It recommends listening to podcasts to offset the time spent on less-happy activities.
  • 00:35:00 The presenter discusses how multitasking isn't actually a real thing, how distraction can reduce one's enjoyment of activities, and how talented writers are able to create compelling stories that keep viewers engaged.
  • 00:40:00 The video discusses how Americans often forget to enjoy their weekends, and how treating them like vacations can lead to greater happiness and engagement at work.
  • 00:45:00 Cassie Holmes from the "Here We Are" podcast discusses how people can be happier in their work lives by removing distractions, such as putting your phone away and closing the door. Additionally, she suggests listening to music or podcasts to get into a flow state and avoid being distracted.
  • 00:50:00 A pickleball player recommends the game to others as a fun, physical activity that can lead to flow states. The author also mentions that pickleball is different than tennis in that the main difference is the size of the space between the net and the part of the court that is considered the kitchen. This distinction can be important as it can lead to different experiences and carryover effects.
  • 00:55:00 Shane Mauss discusses how long drives can be a productive environment for thinking creatively, as opposed to when at home where many tasks can be put off. He also shares how airplanes can be a good environment for productivity, as it removes distractions.

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In this YouTube video, Shane Mauss interviews Cassie Holmes about how different experiences make people happier, depending on age. Among older people, extraordinary experiences (like going to a concert) are just as likely to make them happy as ordinary experiences (like spending time with loved ones). This information is helpful for understanding different ages and how to be compassionate and empathetic towards others.

  • 01:00:00 Cassie Holmes discusses how to be happier and more productive by taking stock of what you're most excited about and focusing on that instead of on what's feasible and easy.
  • 01:05:00 Shane Mauss discusses how happiness changes over the course of a person's life, focusing on research that has been conducted on the topic. He also discusses how different types of experiences produce different levels of happiness.
  • 01:10:00 In this YouTube video, Shane Mauss interviews Cassie Holmes about how different experiences make people happier, depending on age. Among older people, extraordinary experiences (like going to a concert) are just as likely to make them happy as ordinary experiences (like spending time with loved ones). This information is helpful for understanding different ages and how to be compassionate and empathetic towards others.

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