Dr Emily - Other People Matter

About this episode

<p>Dr Emily is back - and once again proving why she is increasingly becoming the most popular person on The Imperfects.<br><br>This Emisode is all about a fundamental part of Positive Psychology&hellip; the beautiful idea that OTHER PEOPLE MATTER.<br><br>Now, you&rsquo;re probably thinking&hellip; of course other people matter, right? Seems pretty obvious. But here, Dr Emily explains what it is about &lsquo;other people&rsquo;, that matters so much, and how much it relates to our never-ending search for that elusive thing we call &ldquo;happiness&rdquo;.<br><br>To learn more about positive psychology and Christopher Peterson's work, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3t7AvnP">https://bit.ly/3t7AvnP</a></p> <p>To learn more about the impact of physical touch to build trust and corporation and to read about the NBA basketball study mentioned in the episode, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/48puJ0R">https://bit.ly/48puJ0R</a></p> <p>To learn more about Eudimonic and hedonistic happiness, and Martin Seligman's work, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3PRs88w">https://bit.ly/3PRs88w</a><br><br>For Josh's recommendation, This Is Water, by David Foster Wallace, follow this link: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC7xzavzEKY&amp;t=6s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC7xzavzEKY&amp;t=6s</a></p> <p>For book recommendation, 'The Happiness Trap' by Russ Harris, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3tbjkl0">https://bit.ly/3tbjkl0</a></p> <p>For book recommendation, 'The Courage To Be Disliked', by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/452d8cA">https://bit.ly/452d8cA</a><br><br>For book recommendation, 'On Living', by Hospice Chaplain Kerry Egan, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3rz3tfE">https://bit.ly/3rz3tfE</a></p> <p>For book recommendation, 'Love 2.0' by Barbara Fredrickson, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/48psM4B">https://bit.ly/48psM4B</a><br><br><em data-stringify-type="italic">The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</em></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>