2026-04-16
9 分钟We all have bad days and sometimes bad weeks and maybe even bad years.
But the good news is we don't have to figure out life all alone.
I'm comedian Chris Duffy, host of Ted's How to Be a Better Human podcast.
And our show is about the little ways that you can improve your life,
actual practical tips that you can put into place that will make your day-to-day better.
Whether it is setting boundaries at work or rethinking how you clean your house,
each episode has conversations with experts who share tips on how to navigate life's ups and downs.
Find How to Be a Better Human wherever you're listening to this.
Welcome to Happiness Break, a series by the Science of Happiness where we guide you through practices
to help you find more meaning, kindness, and connection in your everyday life.
I'm Dacher Keltner.
Loving kindness is the contemplative practice of cultivating unconditional,
active goodwill by meeting others with friendliness, care, and a sincere wish for their well-being.
We 're joined by Kristen Neff, a psychologist at the University of Texas at Austin
and a trailblazer in the field of self-compassion.
She's going to walk us through a brief loving-kindness practice, but one that is centered on the self.
Various studies, including research by Kristen herself,
show that regardless of age and gender, being kind to oneself is connected to less anxiety,
depression, and stress, and it can make us feel more resilient, motivated, and feel compassionate towards others.
When you're ready, here's Kristen.