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Tidbit for your Day | Happy Friday! As we head into the weekend, our team wanted to share a practical exercise from the brilliant Laurie Santos. Laurie created the course, "Psychology and the Good Life", which holds the record for being the most popular course in Yale University’s history. Laurie has also created the podcast, "Happiness Lab", and offers a free course, "The Science of Well Being" on Coursera - there is clearly a reason she is dubbed the "Happiness Expert". The Exercise: Before making a decision, imagine looking back on it from the perspective of your future self. How will you feel about your choice in a week, a month, or even a year? This shift in mindset helps align your actions with your long-term values and happiness, rather than short-term impulses. Why It Matters: We’re constantly balancing the urgent with the important. This simple tactic is a powerful way to prioritize decisions that will bring enduring fulfillment—whether they’re about work, relationships, or personal growth. How are you making space for decisions that align with your future self?

A simple exercise from Yale’s Happiness Lab will help you make decisions that lead to long-term happiness

A simple exercise from Yale’s Happiness Lab will help you make decisions that lead to long-term happiness

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