Psychology and the Good Life (Laurie Santos)

Notes & Vocab:

  • Life circumstances!
    • Reality check: They don’t matter as much as we may think
    • Small world! think how small our problems are relative to the rest
  • Its near impossible to take control of life
    • There are so many circumstances that are out of our control!
  • To begin enterprise, we must first recognize this and the current way of thinking doesn’t work
  • Make time for socialization!!
  • Practice gratitude and be helpful!
  • Practice healthy habits
    • Taking care of the mind, body, and soul
  • Practice being in the present moment!
  • Wealthy in terms of time: don’t waste time!

Things To Be Grateful For:

  • Family and Friends / Healthy Relationships with others
  • Safe Home, Food, Water, etc.
  • Passion for music and the opportunities I have been given to excel in it (music program, classes, singing classes, volunteer events, etc)
  • Great school with good opportunities for higher education and resources
  • Having the drive and motivation to pursue onto greater things in the future and become successful
  • Driven curiosity for whats about to come in the near future