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What Makes a Good Life?

What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life?

In this video, scientist Robert Waldinger shares three important lessons learned from a 75 year study on happiness and satisfaction. He also shares some practical wisdom on how to build a fulfilling, long life.

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Learning Goal: Healthy Relationships

Grades: 9-12 | Activity Type: Extension | Status: X Original | Remix

Be Good People Curriculum © St. Croix River Education District

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PLACE

VIDEO HERE

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On a scale from 1 to 10, how surprised were you that the quality of relationships had such a strong effect on things like physical health, memory, etc.?

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He said that the results of the study are “old wisdom” but that people tend to want a “quick fix” rather than taking that advice. What do you think he meant by that?

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How would you respond to his question: “What would leaning in to relationships look like at your age?”

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