Robert Waldinger
@robertwaldinger.bsky.social
Director of Harvard Study of Adult Development | Zen Master | Author of “The Good Life” |
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Good relationships are better at keeping us happy and healthy than almost anything else we can measure.
In collaboration with Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, we explore how presence and attention are the foundations of a good life.
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In collaboration with Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, we explore how presence and attention are the foundations of a good life.
🔗 centreforearlychildhood.org/news-insight...
October 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Good relationships are better at keeping us happy and healthy than almost anything else we can measure.
In collaboration with Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, we explore how presence and attention are the foundations of a good life.
🔗 centreforearlychildhood.org/news-insight...
In collaboration with Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, we explore how presence and attention are the foundations of a good life.
🔗 centreforearlychildhood.org/news-insight...
Like many things happiness-related, money’s effect on us is simple and it’s complicated.
But maybe the reason we never find an answer to the question “Can money buy happiness?” is because we’re asking the wrong question.
Maybe the right question is: What truly makes me happy?
But maybe the reason we never find an answer to the question “Can money buy happiness?” is because we’re asking the wrong question.
Maybe the right question is: What truly makes me happy?
September 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Like many things happiness-related, money’s effect on us is simple and it’s complicated.
But maybe the reason we never find an answer to the question “Can money buy happiness?” is because we’re asking the wrong question.
Maybe the right question is: What truly makes me happy?
But maybe the reason we never find an answer to the question “Can money buy happiness?” is because we’re asking the wrong question.
Maybe the right question is: What truly makes me happy?
Reminder: People who are more connected to family, to friends, and to community, are happier and physically healthier than people who are less well connected.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
September 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Reminder: People who are more connected to family, to friends, and to community, are happier and physically healthier than people who are less well connected.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
Success in life is often measured by title, salary, and recognition of achievement, even though most of us understand that these things do not necessarily make for a happy life on their own.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
September 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Success in life is often measured by title, salary, and recognition of achievement, even though most of us understand that these things do not necessarily make for a happy life on their own.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
Philosophers and spiritual leaders have long known that healthy relationships matter.
Despite changing tech and cultures, the core of the human experience stays the same—connection remains essential.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
Despite changing tech and cultures, the core of the human experience stays the same—connection remains essential.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
August 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Philosophers and spiritual leaders have long known that healthy relationships matter.
Despite changing tech and cultures, the core of the human experience stays the same—connection remains essential.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
Despite changing tech and cultures, the core of the human experience stays the same—connection remains essential.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
Reminder: If you’re going to make one choice, a single decision that could best ensure your own health and happiness, science tells us that your choice should be to cultivate warm relationships.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
August 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Reminder: If you’re going to make one choice, a single decision that could best ensure your own health and happiness, science tells us that your choice should be to cultivate warm relationships.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
In the busyness of life, we can lose connection with our truest selves.
Stillness is where we find clarity, meaning, and the truth of who we are.
Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
Stillness is where we find clarity, meaning, and the truth of who we are.
Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
August 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In the busyness of life, we can lose connection with our truest selves.
Stillness is where we find clarity, meaning, and the truth of who we are.
Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
Stillness is where we find clarity, meaning, and the truth of who we are.
Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
Life, even when it’s good, is not easy. There is simply no way to make life perfect, and if there were, then it wouldn’t be good.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
July 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Life, even when it’s good, is not easy. There is simply no way to make life perfect, and if there were, then it wouldn’t be good.
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
In my conversation with Deepak Chopra, we explored an important insight: instead of just asking, “What makes me happy?” we should ask, “Who is asking?” The idea of a fixed “self” doesn’t hold up. True contentment comes from seeing ourselves as part of a greater whole.
July 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In my conversation with Deepak Chopra, we explored an important insight: instead of just asking, “What makes me happy?” we should ask, “Who is asking?” The idea of a fixed “self” doesn’t hold up. True contentment comes from seeing ourselves as part of a greater whole.
Buddhist philosophy, the bedrock of Zen, teaches us that life is inherently unsatisfactory due to its constant change. We often resist what we dislike, but accepting impermanence is the path to finding peace.
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’- Link in bio
#TheGoodLife #Zen #Mindfulness
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’- Link in bio
#TheGoodLife #Zen #Mindfulness
July 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Buddhist philosophy, the bedrock of Zen, teaches us that life is inherently unsatisfactory due to its constant change. We often resist what we dislike, but accepting impermanence is the path to finding peace.
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’- Link in bio
#TheGoodLife #Zen #Mindfulness
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’- Link in bio
#TheGoodLife #Zen #Mindfulness
What makes a good life? After 85+ years of data, the answer is surprisingly simple—and deeply human. Watch the abridged talk, and the full version here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEIF...
July 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
What makes a good life? After 85+ years of data, the answer is surprisingly simple—and deeply human. Watch the abridged talk, and the full version here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEIF...
Reminder: The more you practice curiosity, the easier it gets.
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
July 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Reminder: The more you practice curiosity, the easier it gets.
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
Some truths don’t need fixing or solving—they just need to be seen.
Peace often begins when we stop resisting what is.
Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
Peace often begins when we stop resisting what is.
Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
July 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Some truths don’t need fixing or solving—they just need to be seen.
Peace often begins when we stop resisting what is.
Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
Peace often begins when we stop resisting what is.
Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: bit.ly/RWaldinger
#TheGoodLife
Zen teaches that “ordinary mind is the way.” True joy isn’t in the future—it’s in the present. When we stop chasing and start noticing, life becomes vast and full.
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
June 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Zen teaches that “ordinary mind is the way.” True joy isn’t in the future—it’s in the present. When we stop chasing and start noticing, life becomes vast and full.
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
There’s no final destination in life, only a journey. Deepak Chopra and I discussed how contentment isn’t a fixed endpoint but a continual process. True peace comes from embracing life’s flow—both highs and lows. How do you navigate your journey?
June 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
There’s no final destination in life, only a journey. Deepak Chopra and I discussed how contentment isn’t a fixed endpoint but a continual process. True peace comes from embracing life’s flow—both highs and lows. How do you navigate your journey?
Pleasure isn’t the enemy - chasing emotional highs is. Real joy comes from simple, lasting experiences: friends, nature, music, and play. It’s about balance, not deprivation
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
June 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Pleasure isn’t the enemy - chasing emotional highs is. Real joy comes from simple, lasting experiences: friends, nature, music, and play. It’s about balance, not deprivation
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
In my conversation with @deepakchopra.bsky.social, we explored how income, education, and location impact health and life expectancy. But when it comes to happiness, studies show that after meeting basic needs (~$75k/yr), more money isn't the path to happiness. Wealth doesn’t equal fulfillment.
May 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In my conversation with @deepakchopra.bsky.social, we explored how income, education, and location impact health and life expectancy. But when it comes to happiness, studies show that after meeting basic needs (~$75k/yr), more money isn't the path to happiness. Wealth doesn’t equal fulfillment.
In my research and work as a psychotherapist and Zen teacher, I've witnessed the profound impact of human connection on our well-being. It's not about awards or comparisons, but about serving others and finding meaning in our connections to those around us.
April 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
In my research and work as a psychotherapist and Zen teacher, I've witnessed the profound impact of human connection on our well-being. It's not about awards or comparisons, but about serving others and finding meaning in our connections to those around us.
Did you know we all have a happiness set point? Research shows that even after winning the lottery or facing tragedy, people eventually return to their usual happiness levels. But the good news? We can take action to boost our well-being.
April 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Did you know we all have a happiness set point? Research shows that even after winning the lottery or facing tragedy, people eventually return to their usual happiness levels. But the good news? We can take action to boost our well-being.
Staying in seems tempting, but have you noticed you usually enjoy yourself when you go out? We’re bad at predicting happiness - so say yes to connection more often!
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
April 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Staying in seems tempting, but have you noticed you usually enjoy yourself when you go out? We’re bad at predicting happiness - so say yes to connection more often!
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
"Wherever you go, there you are." - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’- Link in bio
#TheGoodLife #Zen #Quotes #Mindfulness
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’- Link in bio
#TheGoodLife #Zen #Quotes #Mindfulness
April 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"Wherever you go, there you are." - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’- Link in bio
#TheGoodLife #Zen #Quotes #Mindfulness
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’- Link in bio
#TheGoodLife #Zen #Quotes #Mindfulness
Privilege impacts longevity—but not happiness. In my chat with Deepak Chopra, we discussed the Harvard Study’s findings: privileged men lived 10 years longer, but both groups reported similar happiness levels. Happiness isn’t defined by wealth—true fulfillment comes from our connections.
April 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Privilege impacts longevity—but not happiness. In my chat with Deepak Chopra, we discussed the Harvard Study’s findings: privileged men lived 10 years longer, but both groups reported similar happiness levels. Happiness isn’t defined by wealth—true fulfillment comes from our connections.
Think small talk is awkward? A study found commuters who spoke to strangers enjoyed their ride more -despite expecting the opposite. A quick chat can be the key to a better day!
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
March 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Think small talk is awkward? A study found commuters who spoke to strangers enjoyed their ride more -despite expecting the opposite. A quick chat can be the key to a better day!
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
#TheGoodLife
Did you know?
Relationships (and especially intimate relationships) play a crucial role in how satisfied we are at any particular moment in life.
Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness #TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
Relationships (and especially intimate relationships) play a crucial role in how satisfied we are at any particular moment in life.
Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness #TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
March 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Did you know?
Relationships (and especially intimate relationships) play a crucial role in how satisfied we are at any particular moment in life.
Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness #TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
Relationships (and especially intimate relationships) play a crucial role in how satisfied we are at any particular moment in life.
Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness #TheGoodLife
Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG
Today is the International Day of Happiness. Let’s build a happier, kinder world, together. To take part in one million acts of Caring and Sharing, visit www.dayofhappiness.net. #InternationalDayOfHappiness
March 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today is the International Day of Happiness. Let’s build a happier, kinder world, together. To take part in one million acts of Caring and Sharing, visit www.dayofhappiness.net. #InternationalDayOfHappiness