Episode Summary
Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Cassie Holmes (@Cassie Holmes), a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management where she focused her research on the most important topic of all - happiness.Her new book “Happiest Hour" explores how to beat distraction, expand your time, and focus on what matters most. During this episode, Mitko and Cassie will also discuss the key elements of life that make us happy, and more specifically how digital nomads and remote workers can design their lifestyles to maximize happiness.💬 Topics Discussed:
How Cassiе conducted her research about happiness?
The balance between leisure time and being productive
Defying the term “free time”
Techniques for finding activities that are worthwhile spending time on
The Self Determination Theory
Importance VS Urgency
How perspective affects happiness?
Making time for simple, non-urgent moments in life
What is a truly meaningful relationship?
Ways people build strong connections
How to cultivate close relationships?
Hedonic adaptation
How do various people define life satisfaction?
Cultivating relationships as a digital nomad
Can you build meaningful relationships remotely?
Finding and building a community you belong to
How can remote companies help their employees build relationships at work?
Engaging and enjoying everyday experiences
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https://www.cassiemholmes.com/
https://www.cassiemholmes.com/happierhour
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiemholmes/?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/08/too-much-free-time-wont-make-you-happier-says-psychologist-how-many-hours-you-really-need-in-a-day.html
https://fourhourworkweek.com/
https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/
https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/
https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Cocktail-Party-Relationships-Gatherings-ebook/dp/B0B2KW6T7J
https://waitbutwhy.com/