The Art & Science of Happiness
7:00 PM
– 8:30 PM
Los Altos Library
Description
| Presenter: Elena Krasnoperova, Ph.D. (Psychology, Stanford) The Art & Science of Happiness is an evidence-based exploration of what makes people happy, blending modern psychology, neuroscience, and decades of longitudinal research. Grounded in findings from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, work of Arthur C. Brooks, and the latest research on emotions, relationships, and meaning, the session reframes happiness as the interplay of enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose. Participants gain practical insights into why achievement alone doesn’t deliver lasting happiness—and how relationships, ability to regulate emotions, and meaning matter more than we’re often led to believe. The workshop also addresses how happiness evolves with age, helping high-achieving adults navigate transitions, burnout, and the “second curve” of life with clarity and intention. Thought-provoking, science-backed, and interactive, this session invites participants to reassess their priorities and design a happier, more meaningful life. |
- Program:
- JPA & Library Support Groups
- Suitable for:
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Adults
Older Adults
- Type:
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STEM, Technology, & Science
- Language:
- English