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Director of Harvard Study of Adult Development | Zen Master | Author of “The Good Life” | Get My Book 👇 https://t.co/uWNy5AkVYg

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Robert Waldinger
25 days
Why are so many of us struggling to keep friends? In The Friendship Cure on How God Works, I joined @daviddesteno to explore what the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals about connection. 🎧 https://t.co/f9oabl1G4E #TheGoodLife #Friendship
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Podcast Episode · How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality · 10/05/2025 · 41m
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Robert Waldinger
27 days
Phones promise connection — but often pull us further apart. The Princess of Wales and I co-wrote about the epidemic of disconnection, especially in families. Why presence still matters:
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LONDON  -  The Princess of Wales has warned that an overload of smartphones and computer screens is creating an “epidemic of
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Robert Waldinger
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Life rarely moves in straight lines. But often, in hindsight, we see that we were right where we needed to be. A gentle reminder to trust the journey. ❄️ Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: https://t.co/WJFqBtVFIv #TheGoodLife
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HRH Princess Kate's latest essay reminds us: presence matters more than perfection. Especially for grandparents — whose secret superpower is time. More here:
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Kate’s Right: The Best Way to Help Our Grandkids Might Be to Switch Off their electronic devices.
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Robert Waldinger
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Thich Nhat Hanh taught children to eat a single raisin mindfully - and they swore it was the best raisin ever. The magic wasn’t in the raisin but in their attention. What ordinary joys are you overlooking today? For more insights visit my website - https://t.co/WJFqBtWdy3
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Zen doesn’t ask us to withdraw - it asks us to stay. In this @HarvardCatalyst piece, I reflect on how connection and presence help us through hard times. Read here:
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Robert Waldinger
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In a recent collaboration with The Princess of Wales and the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, I spoke with @7News about how screen time affects connection—and why small moments of presence matter. Watch here:
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CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (WHDH) - Princess Kate has a royal warning for families about cellphone use and is working with a doctor from Harvard University toRead More
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Robert Waldinger
2 months
Good relationships are better at keeping us happy and healthy than almost anything else we can measure. In collaboration with Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, we explore how presence and attention are the foundations of a good life. 🔗 https://t.co/LIP3yHATZ4
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Robert Waldinger
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Nature moves in rhythm - so do our bodies, breath, emotions, and thoughts. SKY practice aligns them, creating balance and vibrancy in just minutes a day. #TheGoodLife
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Robert Waldinger
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Turning inward isn’t turning away. It’s how we come home to what’s real - with clarity, steadiness, and heart. Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: https://t.co/WJFqBtWdy3 #TheGoodLife
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Robert Waldinger
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On RTÉ Radio 1, I shared this: well-being doesn’t hinge on how many hours we work—but on the quality of our relationships and our presence in daily life. It’s the small moments that shape a good life. Tune in:
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American Psychiatristm psychoanalyst and Zen Priest
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Robert Waldinger
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We thrive not by comparison, but by growing into who we are. A quiet reminder that fulfillment comes from within. 🌼 Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: https://t.co/WJFqBtVFIv #TheGoodLife
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Robert Waldinger
3 months
Like many things happiness-related, money’s effect on us is simple and it’s complicated. But maybe the reason we never find an answer to the question “Can money buy happiness?” is because we’re asking the wrong question. Maybe the right question is: What truly makes me happy?
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Robert Waldinger
3 months
Life has a way of teaching us through the very detours we try to take. Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: https://t.co/WJFqBtVFIv #TheGoodLife
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Robert Waldinger
3 months
Reminder: People who are more connected to family, to friends, and to community, are happier and physically healthier than people who are less well connected. For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit my website - https://t.co/WJFqBtWdy3 #TheGoodLife
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Robert Waldinger
3 months
Success in life is often measured by title, salary, and recognition of achievement, even though most of us understand that these things do not necessarily make for a happy life on their own. For more insights on what truly makes a good life visit: https://t.co/WJFqBtWdy3
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Robert Waldinger
3 months
Real strength isn’t about control over others - it’s about understanding and guiding ourselves with compassion. Sometimes the deepest victories are inward. Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: https://t.co/WJFqBtVFIv #TheGoodLife
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Robert Waldinger
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Philosophers and spiritual leaders have long known that healthy relationships matter. Despite changing tech and cultures, the core of the human experience stays the same—connection remains essential. For more insights visit my website - https://t.co/WJFqBtWdy3 #TheGoodLife
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Robert Waldinger
4 months
87 years of research, one simple truth: Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Money can't buy that. 📰 Read more via the @Harvard Gazette:
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That’s according to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which over its 87-year run has generated data that benefits work on other issues.
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Robert Waldinger
4 months
So many of us long for deeper, more fulfilling relationships - yet we fall into the same reactive patterns. In my latest piece for @LionsRoar, I explore how mindfulness can help us become more present, loving, and supportive partners. Read it here:
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Robert Waldinger on how to find alternatives to unhealthy patterns and become a more loving, present, and supportive partner.
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