At a time of year when many of us are reflecting on our lives and setting goals, we look at the research into what makes for a good life – and share some advice on how to get there.Here’s <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/08/20/how-to-live-good-life/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">what science considers a path to a good life</a>. Plus, some tips and advice on how to get there.Are you living a good life? <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/interactive/2025/good-life-quiz-happiness-meaning-psychological-richness/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Take this quiz to find out</a>.<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/07/22/joy-strategies-health-wellbeing/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7 simple ways to be a bit happier each day</a>Doing good is good for you, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/11/28/altruism-volunteering-donating-wellbeing/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">research shows</a>Boredom is a warning sign. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/22/brain-boredom-happiness/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Here’s what it’s telling you</a>.If you want to hear more stories like this on “Post Reports,” please let us know. You can reach the whole team at podcasts@washpost.com or email Maggie at <a href="mailto:maggie.penman@washpost.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">maggie.penman@washpost.com</a>.The Optimist has a newsletter! <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/newsletters/the-optimist/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Subscribe here</a>.Today’s show was produced by Maggie Penman with help from Rennie Svirnovskiy, who also mixed the show. It was edited by Ariel Plotnick and Allison Klein.&nbsp;Subscribe to The Washington Post <a href="https://subscribe.washingtonpost.com/acquisition/?s_l=OFFSITE_PODCAST&p=s_v&s_dt=yearly&utm%5B%E2%80%A6%5De-podcast&utm_medium=acq-nat&utm_campaign=podcast-subs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a>.

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