1. Watch the following TED Talk by Dr. Robert Waldinger, psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School. He discusses some of the results of the Grant study, a longitudinal study spanning nearly 75 years, and explains some of the factors leading to a happy life.
2. After watching the talk, answer the following questions (5 points):
How do I define happiness for myself?
Do I consider myself a happy person right now?
What do I need in my life in order to be happy? What is one thing you can do each day to prioritize this need?
Who are the people in my life who affect my happiness?
Do you think you will feel the same when you turn 65? Why or why not?
What other emotional goals other than happiness do you hope to achieve now and in the future?