The Science of Happiness - Neuroscience Insights for Well-being

Explore the neuroscience of happiness in this enlightening one-hour lecture by renowned psychologist Bruce Hood. Delve into seven transformative lessons grounded in developmental psychology and neuroscience, offering practical strategies to rewire thinking and enhance well-being. Learn how to alter your ego, avoid isolation, reject negative comparisons, cultivate optimism, control attention, connect with others, and transcend self-focused thinking. Discover the science behind happiness, its fleeting nature, and the factors influencing our contentment levels. Gain valuable insights on achieving lasting happiness through evidence-based approaches, shifting focus from self-care to meaningful connections with others.

Teaching happiness to students
The science of happiness
What is happiness and why does it disappear?
What affects our happiness levels?
Alter your ego
Avoiding isolation
Reject negative comparisons
Become more optimistic
Control your attention
Connect with others
Get out of your own head
How to achieve happiness
Steeped in nearly two centuries of tradition, a Discourse is more than just a lecture. The Discourse lasts exactly an hour, and a bell is rung to mark the beginning and end. To keep the focus on the topic, presenters begin sharply at pm without introduction and we lock the speaker into a room ten minutes ahead of the start legend has it that a speaker once tried to escape!. Some of our guests and speakers dress smartly for our Discourse events to add to this sense of occasion. Read more about Discourses here: https://www.rigb.org/explore-science/explore/blog/history-friday-evening-discourse