The Happiness of Subtraction

The Happiness of Subtraction

Update: 2024-03-115
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We often think adding more things to our lives will make us happier - more trips, more activities, more possessions. Sadly our minds find it hard to comprehend that having less and doing less is usually a better option. 


Dr Laurie Santos teams up with economist Tim Harford (host of Cautionary Tales) to examine why we find subtraction so very hard, and share tips for finding happiness by cutting down on our commitments. 

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The Happiness of Subtraction

The Happiness of Subtraction

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