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What do you think makes people happy? There is not a correct answer. You are sharing your own unique thoughts, opinions, and ideas. Don’t forget to come back and see how other English learners responded!
What makes us happy?
In this TED talk, Robert Waldinger talks about the secrets to a happy life. His original talk is one of the 10 most popular talks viewed on TED of all time. He is the director of a Harvard study that followed several hundred men, and later their wives, over a period of 80 years. In his talk, he discusses the most important factor that predicts people’s happiness, health, and well-being.
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This TED talk taught us about the importance of relationships. What do you think?
6. Tell us about someone in your life who is important to you. Describe this person and say why they are important to you. Can you think of a time when he/she had your back?
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Sources
Waldinger, Robert. (2023, January). The Secret to a Happy Life-Lessons from 8 Decades of Research [Video]. TED Conferences LLC. https://www.ted.com/speakers/robert_waldinger