Why Happiness Experts Still Struggle to Be Happy with Dr. Ethan Kross

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You might assume that people who study happiness for a living have it all figured out. But even happiness experts struggle to follow their own advice. They know the science behind feeling happier, managing difficult emotions, and building healthier habits — but putting that knowledge into practice is another story. Why is it so hard to do the things we know are good for us? In a live conversation recorded at SXSW, Dr. Laurie gets personal with her good friend, psychologist Ethan Kross , about the times they've struggled to practice what they preach. Together, they explore the psychological biases that can get in our way and share science-backed strategies for managing difficult…