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Want More Joy? Try Taking Yourself Less Seriously ft. Chris Duffy | The Happiness Lab Podcast
The Happiness Lab with The Happiness Lab Podcast · Published · 45m
Key takeaway
Today, practice the “new bathroom mindset” for 10 minutes: move through one familiar place as if you have never seen it before. Notice odd signs, tiny design choices, overheard phrases, or your own routines, and write down three things that seem strange, delightful, or absurd. You do not need to turn them into jokes. Training your attention to spot everyday weirdness builds presence, interrupts autopilot, and gives you more material for laughter and connection.
Episode overview
Comedian and author Chris Duffy explains why humor is not about denying hardship or becoming a professional joke-teller. Drawing on research and comedy practice, he argues that people can cultivate more joy through noticing absurdity, laughing at their own imperfections with compassion, and taking small social risks. Laurie Santos also joins Duffy for an improv exercise that demonstrates how loosening self-criticism can unlock creativity and connection.
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Previous The Happiness Lab episodes
- A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Changing Your Brain ft. Dr. Richard Davidson | The Happiness Lab Podcast
- "Trying Harder" Won't Help You to Reach Your Goals | The Happiness Lab ft. Dr. Angela Duckworth
- Why Being Alone Might Be Better Than You Think | The Happiness Lab Podcast
- Winning the Lottery Could Ruin Your Life | The Happiness Lab Podcast
- The Secret to Stronger Male Friendships | The Happiness Lab Podcast
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