10% Happier with Dan Harris Folgen

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Actionable advice on working with one of the few socially acceptable vices. Whilst striving for perfection might seem logical on some level, it’s not actually attainable. And the research shows it can lead to burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, reduced productivity, and reduced resilience. Thomas Curran is a professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and is the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough.  In this episode we talk about: The definition of perfectionism – it’s more than just high standards The 3 flavors of perfectionism The surprising findings on perfectionism and gender  Perfectionism VS imposter syndrome  The root of perfectionism  The variables that lead to perfectionism  Thomas’ critiques on capitalism and growth mindset How to actually implement mantras like “progress not perfection” and “embracing good enough” 4 elements to combat imperfectionism  The recipe for achieving inner abundance How to make good work without caring what other people think of you? And parenting and perfectionism  Related Episodes: Do You Feel Like an Imposter? | Dr. Valerie Young (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)  How To End The War With Your Body | Sonya Renee Taylor. The Science of Failing Well | Amy Edmondson Dr. Mark Epstein On: How To Transform Your Neuroses Into “Little Shmoos” The Zen of Therapy | Mark Epstein  Weird Dreams, Family Relationships, and Collective Trauma I Dr. Mark Epstein Sign up for Dan’s weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/thomas-curran Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Talking creativity and sanity with one of the world’s biggest pop stars.   British-Albanian singer-songwriter Dua Lipa emerged as a global pop sensation with her captivating blend of sultry vocals, empowering lyrics, and infectious beats. Born in London in 1995 to Albanian parents, Lipa's musical journey began at a young age, inspired by her father's own musical career. She hosts the podcast Dua Lipa: At Her Service, and her latest album is Radical Optimism.      In this episode we talk about: What she means by radical optimism – and how it applied when she literally fell on stage How she resists the temptation to fully armor herself Her famous work ethic and packed schedule   Her non-negotiable daily practices, including meditation Her social media hygiene (specially, how to stay sane when nearly 80 million people follow you on Instagram alone) And we have a great conversation about creativity, including how she builds psychological safety with her team in studio and on tour Why she had to write 97 songs to make this one album And her concept of “writing herself into a good idea” – as she says, “You have to be shit to be good.”      Related Episodes: Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into Discomfort Pema Chödrön, Renowned Buddhist Nun, On Her One Non-Negotiable Happiness Strategy The Science of Hope | Jacqueline Mattis Hope Is a Skill | George Mumford Discomfort: A Counterintuitive Source of Hope | Sebene Selassie     Sign up for Dan’s weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dua-lipa     Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install  

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A research-backed plan for getting your sh*t together in every possible sphere. We’re going to talk about some smart strategies today with Emma Seppälä, Ph.D. She is a psychologist and research scientist, with an expertise in the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. She is the Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and she also teaches executives at the Yale School of Management. She’s been on this show before, to discuss her best-selling book The Happiness Track. And today she’s back to discuss her new book, Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos.  In this episode we talk about: What she means by that term, sovereign The neuroscience of emotion regulation The science of intuition – and how to work with it when you’re a critical thinker How our past can unconsciously bind us  The impact of trauma The latest evidence for the benefits of meditation And how to cultivate what scientists call Positive Relational Energy Related Episodes: Three Lessons from a Happiness Researcher | Emma Seppälä The Scientific Case for Self-Compassion | Chris Germer Can You Really Trust Your Gut? | Amber Tamblyn Sign up for Dan’s weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/emma-seppala-764 Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install