Feeling Lost or Behind in Life? The #1 Happiness Expert Explains How to Find Your Purpose

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<p>In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to feel happier and more connected to your purpose in under 5 minutes. </p> <p>Today, you’re learning from Dr. Dacher Keltner, one of the world’s leading experts on meaning, purpose, happiness, and awe.</p> <p>Dr. Keltner is a distinguished professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, and the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, one of the most renowned research institutes in the world that studies well-being.</p> <p>He has spent over 35 years researching science-backed tools that you can use right now. You will be clear, focused, calmer, more engaged in your life, even when the world feels overwhelming. </p> <p>In this episode you’ll learn:</p> <p>-Specific lessons you can apply today that come from 35 years of happiness research</p> <p>-The quick morning practice research shows can boost your happiness and reset your day</p> <p>-The two simple questions that help you find your purpose today</p> <p>-Your most powerful core strength and how to tap into it more</p> <p>- The one thought you need to feel less overwhelmed, exhausted and reduce stress now</p> <p>-How to live a more meaningful life by remembering 2 key things about your past</p> <p>-How to feel more alive today without spending money or making a major life change</p> <p>-The one-minute awe practice Dr. Keltner recommends for anyone who is stressed, anxious, lonely or exhausted</p> <p>-Simple, science-backed ways to live a meaningful life today</p> <p>Whether you feel lost, burned out, anxious about the future, disconnected from yourself, or unsure what you are supposed to be doing with your life, this episode will help you reconnect with purpose and make you feel more alive.</p> <p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-414/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for the podcast episode page.  </p> <p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next with Stanford Professors, Dave Evans and Bill Burnett: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-372/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Design Your Life in 1 Hour</a>)</p> <p>Connect with Mel:  </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mel's TikTok </a></li> <li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disclaimer</a></li> </ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>