Pleasure vs. enjoyment neuroscience and prefrontal cortex engagement
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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 23, 2026
The Science Behind Being Good at Leisure
Leisure as foundational skill and cultural indicatorAcedia (spiritual and mental sloth) in modern lifeWork-life balance reframed as work-leisure portfolio balanceContemplative leisure practices (meditation, reading, reflection)Art creation and consumption as generative leisure
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