Lesson 6:Â Four Pillars - Work
Work and Happiness
Arthur and Oprah explore the significant role work plays in our lives and its impact on happiness. They discuss the importance of earning success, creating value, and serving others to achieve job satisfaction. Arthur warns against the dangers of workaholism, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to avoid addiction to success and the potential for ruined relationships and unhappiness.
Lesson Quick Links
Lesson 1
What is Happiness?
Happiness is not a feeling. So what is it? Discover the three macronutrients of happiness and why unhappiness is important too.
Lesson 2
Science of Emotion
Learn about your basic emotions, why they exist, and how we use our emotions to respond to the world around us.Â
Lesson 3
MetacognitionÂ
With practice, you can learn to control your emotions, instead of your emotions controlling you.
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Lesson 4
Family
Acknowledging family conflict improves communication and gives us opportunities to solve problems. Learn how to approach family conflict in a productive way.
Lesson 5
Friends
Making and keeping real friends can be challenging. It’s important to work toward building and maintaining positive connections with the people in your life.
Lesson 6
Work
Service is the key to happiness in your work. Learn to reframe your career goals and change your perception of the rewards you receive through your work
Lesson 7
Faith/Philosophy
The pursuit of transcendental thoughts and experiences aid in efforts to get happier. Explore starting (or supercharging) your transcendental journey.
