Happiness Podcast

"One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats, and if some of these can be inexpensive and quickly procured so much the better."― Iris Murdoch, The Sea, The Sea . The little things in life are indeed where our happiness is nourished. When we look for joy in the here and now, the future hopes, dreams, and fears become quieter, and peace rises in our hearts. 🎧 Listen to all Episode...

Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" is considered by many to be the greatest of all paintings. For many, da Vinci's artistic greatness is attributed to the ongoing refinements of his paintings. What would it take to create ourselves in the image of a fantastic human being? Are specific skills and methods for humans who achieve the highest level of self-actualization? Come and explore how we all can cr...

We love the beautiful pleasures of life. Sitting on the porch of our vacation home while listening to the birds sing. Or we are having a glass of wine at the end of the week to relax. But can these pleasures come with too high of a price if we are working two jobs to pay for that vacation home or drinking a bottle of wine every day to get by? Balancing with life and finding simple pleasures in our...

"Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting movement," wrote Benjamin Franklin. In this talk, we explore four steps to follow so that our words can always be kind in all situations. Because to be kind is to be strong. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www. HappinessPodcast....

Given all the obstacles to living a good life, are there specific steps we can take to improve our lives? If we focus on three things, our lives can get better and better. First, identify what is causing the problems in our lives. Second, determine the external factors that negatively influence us. But thirdly and more importantly, ask ourselves what we can do internally to change, as that is what...

We cannot deny the influence of others in our lives. But why do our friendships matter so much? Because they have such an enormous impact on our emotional health and happiness. But to find great friends and to be a great friend can be a challenging task. In this talk, we explore how to find and be a great friend and why this matters. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://...

Change is often one of the hardest things we face in life. A parent's death, an ending of a career, and the close of a loving relationship are just a few examples of changes that we face in life. But if we are looking for the key ingredient for maintaining happiness, then adaptation to change is crucial. In this talk, we explore how to flow through life, with the inevitable changes, instead of fig...

Finding and creating happiness in our lives, especially when going through difficult times, can be overwhelming. Are there specific things we can do to live happy lives, even with these current challenges? One of the keys to how to learn to be happy is by making small, beautiful changes until these changes become a habit. Then we keep moving forward as our lives keep getting better. 🎧 Listen to a...

How do you control your anger? The dangers of anger expression are harmful, sometimes even deadly. When was the last time anger expression was beneficial to you? The emotions of anger can keep us up all night and lead to countless emotional and physical problems. In this talk on anger management, we explore ways to gain mastery over our anger and live a life in harmony with others. 🎧 Listen to al...

"Stop bothering me." How often have we either thought or even said this? There are so many things that can annoy us. They take away from our enjoyment of our day or our lives. There are ways to overcome these annoyances and have a happy life when something is bothering me. In this talk, we explore healthy ways to be less upset by things that are bothering us. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happi...

Finding, creating, and keeping peace and happiness in our lives takes discipline. When you learn to discipline your mind (for happiness), peace and happiness will become your natural state. But this takes awareness, practice, and creating habits that feed our souls "good things." With time, we will find, happiness is our natural state, not something we only experience on occasions. 🎧 Listen to al...

Welcome back to the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff! We aren't disturbed by things but by the thoughts of things. Should I have these thoughts? Are these thoughts accurate? Are these thoughts helpful? 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www. HappinessPodcast.org 💬 Did you enjoy today's video? Tell me all about it in the comment section below! ✨ And if you like...

Welcome back to the Happiness Podcast with Doctor Puff! Can we develop the superpower of kindness in all situations, no matter what? After setting boundaries, there is one essential skill we have to build to ensure that kindness is always our response. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www. HappinessPodcast.org 💬 Did you enjoy today's video? Tell me all about it in t...

Welcome back to the Happiness Podcast with Doctor Puff! Our lives are so full of external and internal distractions that we miss out on so much of life. If we develop the skills of presence, we will see all the beauty in the world that we have been missing out on. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www. HappinessPodcast.org 💬 Did you enjoy today's video? Tell me all a...

What price tag would we put on our health?  Are there things we can do to keep ourselves potentially healthier?  We explore the impact on health by what we eat and what we think and say in this talk on being healthy. ########################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps invo...

Our desires for success and fears of failure cause us incredible amounts of suffering. When we learn to live in the present moments of life, without egoic labels, we find that happiness that has eluded us for so long has always been there. ############################################## About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious abo...

Pablo Picasso wrote, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life," which illustrates the importance of keeping our hearts and minds open to the newness of life.   If we aren't careful, boredom and depression can play havoc with our souls.   But by keeping our hearts open, life can be a beautiful adventure. ######################################### About the Happiness Podcast:   Do you...

As we go through life, often, it is the little things of life that trip us up.  A negative comment, an uncomfortable situation, or a worrisome thought.  Learning how to navigate these little and sometimes big disturbances to our happiness is how people can quickly return to their state of peace. ############################################ About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it ta...

Is there a purpose to our lives? If there is, could it have anything to do with living a good life.? There are so many struggles in our lives, yet a few people genuinely live beautiful lives. What if we strive our best in life? How far could we possibly get? Not in regards to success, but in regards to living well. What are the possibilities for each of us? ########################################...

When we sail through life, we listen to our hearts, our passions, and our interests.  We chose life courses based on these qualities.    When we row through life, we focus on our end goals, regardless of the consequences to our happiness.   We will find happiness by sailing rather than rowing through life. ###############################################   About the Happiness Podcast:   Do you ever...

We struggle in life because we focus on the few desires that we want in life and thus miss out on the banquet of life. Beautiful things can surround us, but we can starve to death emotionally because our minds limit our attachments to a few things. Explore ways to partake in the banquet of life. ################################################ About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what i...

We have so many opportunities to be kind towards others. When we notice that other people are suffering, often these are wonderful opportunities to help others on their journey through life. These little acts of kindness make all the difference in the world. ###############################################  About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life...

We can have the most amazing experiences in our lives. But if we are not careful, they can lead to suffering. Not hanging on and letting go are key components to avoid suffering. And perhaps by letting go of these peak experiences, we will find that that they return more often. ################################################ About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a...

Hate is a powerful emotion that can overwhelm us at times. Sometimes we feel hate towards others, sometimes we are the recipient of hate. In this talk, we explore how hate destroys a person who carries it, ways to set boundaries against hate and how to heal from our own hates. ############################################ About the Happiness Podcast : Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peac...

When we use the words "If only...then" in our lives, we are putting off our happiness for another time. What if instead, we find our peace and happiness in the here and now. The future may be very different than we hoped for, but the present moment is where we will find our happiness. ############################## About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, h...