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How to Have a Better Sense of Humor - Mindfulness and Finding Joy in Daily Life

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Explore practical strategies for cultivating humor and finding joy in everyday life through this 18-minute compilation episode featuring host Chris Duffy and diverse guests including meditation journalist Dan Harris, TikTok forager Alexis Nikole Nelson, and peace activist Aziz Abu-Sarah. Discover six actionable approaches to developing your sense of humor, from practicing mindfulness while foraging mugwort to engaging in spontaneous 60-second stranger portraits. Learn how intentional seeking of laughter and joy can transform your perspective on life's spectacles. Gain insights from experts across different fields who share their personal methods for flexing their "laughing muscles" and embracing humor as a tool for better living. Master the art of finding comedic moments in ordinary situations while developing a more mindful approach to happiness and human connection.

Syllabus

How to Have a Better Sense of Humor (W/ Dan Harris and Guests) | How to Be a Better Human | TED

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