Hidden Brain - Minimizing Pain, Maximizing Joy - https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/minimizing-pain-maximizing-j...

Life is filled with hardships and tragedies — a fact that 2020 has made all too clear for people across the globe. For thousands of years, philosophers have come up with strategies to help us cope with such hardship. This week on Hidden Brain, we talk with philosopher William Irvine about ancient ideas — backed by modern psychology — that can help us manage disappointment and misfortune.

Moved FROM a big city TO a small suburb in a smaller 'big' city.

PROS:

- Can rent a house > renting a studio - More time outside - More outdoor activities like biking, hiking, etc - Get to have a car

CONS: - Limited food options (esp for vegans) - Less city walking (which was hardly ever less than 10k steps) leading to being very sedentary some days - Have to maintain a car and have no access to public transportation - Less diverse friend groups

OVERALL - Worth it for now