Lesson 4: Happiness Equation

Many emerging studies have made one thing very clear; the human brain is a social organ. Its neurological and physiological responses are directly and profoundly influenced by social interaction.

Video: How your Social Brain Operates and Works

Article: Dangers of a lonely brain

Video: The Social Brain and its Super-Powers

Exercise for building tribe in your own life:

  • List your tribes: How do you support them?
  • How do they support you?

Challenge:

  • Go for a walk with a co-worker at lunch.
  • Play a board game with family one evening.
  • Find an opportunity to volunteer.
  • Tell someone you are grateful for them and why.
  • Aim to reduce screen time by at least one hour per day.
  • Spend time in nature.