Robert Waldinger

Harvard’s 80-Year Study Reveals Relationships, Not Wealth, Are the Key to Happiness

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Harvard’s 80-Year Study Reveals Relationships, Not Wealth, Are the Key to Happiness

Harvard’s 80-Year Study Reveals Relationships, Not Wealth, Are the Key to Happiness For 80 years, Harvard’s Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies of its kind, has tracked hundreds of lives, including John F. Kennedy’s, to uncover the secret to happiness. Dr. Robert Waldinger, the study’s director, declares it’s not wealth or status … Read more

Shared Meals: A Simple Daily Habit to Boost Your Happiness

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Shared Meals: A Simple Daily Habit to Boost Your Happiness

Shared Meals: A Simple Daily Habit to Boost Your Happiness Sharing a meal with others—family, friends, or even colleagues—can do wonders for your happiness, according to decades of research. The Harvard Study of Adult Development, led by psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, and the 2025 World Happiness Report highlight the profound impact of social connections, particularly shared … Read more