Is Your Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty? | The Science of Happiness

When life knocks you down, people will tell you to look on the bright side. But are they actually right? This week on The Science of Happiness, Julian investigates positive thinking.

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Created by: Mike Bernstein and Matt Pittman
Directed by: Mike Bernstein
Producer: Matt Pittman
Hosted by: Julian Huguet

Cinematographer: Yuki Noguchi
Production Designer: Flower Cole

Editor: Zach Anderson
1st AD: Basel Owies
Production Coordinator: Gary Harlodson
PA: Alex Montgomery

Participants: Jennifer Marshall, Haley Catasus, Cory Kirk, Tian Wang, Millicent "Mama" Hill, Marshell Warren, Herberg Ortiz, Calvin Byers, Yerimar Rodriguez

1st AC | B Cam Op: Chris Pritzloff
2nd AC | DIT: Luis Estrada
BTS Cinematographer: Blair Neighbors
Gaffer: Alex Dumas
Art Director: Libby Wampler
Makeup: Alicia Siller
On Set Sound Mixer: Landon Orsillo
Post Sound Designer & Mixer: Matt Schwartz
Assistant Post Sound Mixer: Alex Montgomery
VFX & Title Sequence: Cameron Clark
Colorist: Trevor Durtschi

Music:
"Morning Wanderer" by Olive Musique
"Everyday Hero" by Olive Musique
"Young and Happy" by Haim Mazar
"Be Patient" by Dan Phillipson
"The Heart of Life" by Peter McIsaac Music
"Imagine Anything" by Dan Phillipson

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[anikagrace]

Oh my gosh "And I've got work to do." in the beginning is so perfect.

[TheHasa]

thats all i have to say about yellow - i laughed so much at that line

[johnmerks]

The guy in the red shirt is a old friend of mine. I remember him form back in middle school. He was always a outcast and coped with pain and depression by hiding behind a smile and laugh. Its cool to see he has over came some of his challenges.

[rainmayercoffee]

I've been depressed lately. Feeling hopeless and discouraged. This has given me motivation to move on. I have a lot strengths.I am thankful.

[minieboisvert]

I think I have a crush on the scientist dude.

[Participant]

WATCH: Our Science of Happiness experts put positive thinking to the test this week. Is your glass half-full?

[maia]

The 'yellow' paragraph was simply a masterpiece !

[ariadnegeorgiade]

"But as you see I'm here and I've got work to do"😢💞 yaas girl😢💓

[KBRUJIC]

that guy just needs to eat a good apple

[cat]

I love the guy that wrote about apples!!! :D

[chocolatecindy]

"Focus on the happiest memories of life"
That's how you produce a Patronus.

[janebar]

I am a beginning teacher next year- each of your videos have given me something to think about when I working with young people. Happiness will be a huge part of our learning!

[Lili_Jade]

My strength is fighting off the pain everyone brings to me every once and a while

[juviaisbbg]

"because it looks very nice" PLS did he even try. Made me laugh tho

[lolanr]

Julian's ears make me happy. They're CUTE.

[JessCtheUnicorn]

I just posted this video in one of my discussion posts for school. As a student of mental health, it's important to find moments of positive psychological changes outside of school materials as well as in class discussions. I'm so happy to have found SoulPancake's Science of Happiness videos as wonderful examples of positive reinforcement :)

[annenelson]

Loved this! Thanks for reminding us to think on the 'good stuff' about ourselves & those around us!

[meganhartman]

I love all the positive videos that SoulPancake posts! They help make my day better.

[BeverlySesink]

Theses Science of Happiness videos need to be promoted! Such excellent encouragement resources.

[JohanesLeRatte]

Hey, I've always been curious about this "Test to Measure the Level of happiness" You guys have mentioned it in several of these videos. Could I take it? is it available somewhere? Hahah I'm just curious, lol.