Happiness Podcast

If we truly want to improve our lives, then the internal dialogue that we have in our minds needs to be steeped in kindness. Kindness is the crucial factor to help us improve our lives and those around us. ############################################# About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a...

In this talk, we explore 5 steps to discover, remove and replace negative thoughts.   What we listen to all day long affects us.  Changing our thoughts can change our lives.  So often we are completely unaware of how our thoughts effects our live. ############################################   About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you cur...

This wise quote has a lot to teach about the unhappiness of others and how we can possibly help them improve their lives. More importantly, when we are kind to unkind people, we create an inner happiness and self-worth that truly is a beautiful thing to experience. ############################################## About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy...

We all have habits that we engage in everyday.  Changing "bad" or unhealthy habits into "good" or healthy habits can be very challenging.  With "temptation bundling" we can change our habits with far more ease and enjoyment. ############################################## About the Happiness Podcast:   Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specif...

Even though high expectations sound good, in reality they can lead to depression, sadness, hopelessness and often are a path to anger.  Low expectations, on the other hand, can help keep us calm and adjust to the unforeseen events in life.  They keep our hearts happy. ############################################## About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, ha...

A recent study came out showing the positive correlation between being in nature and increased levels of happiness and less loneliness.  Screen time was correlated with greater unhappiness and loneliness.  But how do we change habits that we have ingrained in us?  Come explore in this new Happiness Podcast. Stefan Stieger, David Lewetz, Viren Swami. Emotional Well-Being Under Conditions of Lockdow...

Forgiveness can be a very challenging part of our lives, especially when people hurt us or those that we love. But with the gift of understanding, we can more in the directions of healing our hearts and creating peace in our lives. ########################################## About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the speci...

There is such a tendency to be stuck in the past or be anxious or even eager about the future, that we miss out on so much of life.  In the podcast, we explore the importance of and steps towards living in the here and now. ################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps invol...

Losing someone that we love can often be one life's hardest challenges. In this talk, we explore the wisdom of the phrase, "Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened." Healing from loss is truly a possiblity for all of us. ########################################## About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the...

We all experience pain at various times of our lives.  But how can we not let this pain turn into unwarranted suffering?  Come explore how focusing on solutions to our problems is the most effective method. ############################################# About the Happiness Podcast:   Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved i...

When we focus on improving our lives, we so often try to change others or the circumstances in our lives. That is like going to our MD and asking them to give us medicine for those people causing us stress in our lives. When we focus on changing ourselves, then we are on the road to happiness.  ####################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to...

Being kind is facilitated by first, acknowledging that unkindness is never justified. Second, understanding the difference between feeling anger and acting unkindly. Third, implementing strategies that help reduce the anger in our hearts and minds. With these three things in place, we can become very kind (and happy) souls. ####################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do yo...

Like how David sculptured "Michelangelo" out of marble and created his masterpiece  And how the "Winged Victory of Samothrace" is a masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture even though part of her body is missing.  We can sculpt a happy and peaceful life for ourselves through effort. ############################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a...

Throughout our lives, we have stories running through our heads. Sometimes these stories can be uplifting and supportive. Othertimes these stories can be unkind and self-harming. In this talk, we will explores ways to cultivate beautiful stories. ####################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious abo...

Throughout our lives, we have an ongoing inner voice commenting on ourselves and others.  That inner voice can be a critical of ourselves and others, or the voice can be supportive, loving and encouraging.  In this talk we explore how to both learn which voice we have, and if it is critical, change the voice into a cheerleader. ################################# About the Happiness Podcast: Do you...

When we are hurt by others, our response it to make sure we heal and do not pass that hurt on. There are numerous ways explored that can help us heal. ################################## About the Happiness Podcast:   Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a self-actualized, limitless life? Are you struggling with anxiet...

If it's out of our control, it deserves freedom from our mind too. There are 3 areas we can work on in order to avoids the worries of our mind and find peace in our hearts. #####################################  About the Happiness Podcast:   Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a self-actualized, limitless life? Are...

Wabi-sabi is based on the principles of acceptance of our imperfections. We learn to interprete the imperfect qualities of both others and ourselves through the eyes of beauty. Beauty can be flawed, yet still cherished. ######################################### About the Happiness Podcast:   Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps i...

To create peace and happiness in our hearts, it's not about being in control, it's about being in alignment.  Alignment with our purpose, with our passions and with our purpose here on earth.  The path to find our alignment is through reflection and self-inquiry.   ############################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happ...

Friendships can add or subtract so much from our lives, especially the friendship that we have with our significant others. In this talk, we explore the importance of finding and keeping great friends. ########################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a self-...

When it comes to happiness, slow and steady progress works much better than fast and impulsive actions.  There is wisdom in Aesop's fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare," which suggests: slow and steady wins the "happiness" race. ######################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific st...

Most of us want to create peace and happiness in our lives. But do we actually realize the cost of happiness? To live a happy life, we have to let go two main things: all our fears and desires. Many people seek happiness, but happiness requires us to let go of everything else. ########################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peacef...

Engaging in negative self talk, especially when we feel that the talk is an accurate portrayal of reality, is harmful and not helpful.  Encouragement and kindness, towards others and ourselves, is always the more happy and healthy approach.  Come explore ways to overcome negative self talk. _____________________________________________________ About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what i...

Personal growth is beautifully enhanced when two things occur. First, we see our struggles as growth opportunities. Second, we find teacher(s) who can help us find our way to peace and happiness. ______________________________________________________ About the Happiness Podcast:   Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in...

Jealousy has rapidly grown around the world, especially with the rise of social media.  Is there anything that we can do to reduce the jealousy we experience in our lives?  Come explore the specific steps of overcoming the comparison game and live life well. ########################################## About the Happiness Podcast:   Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Ar...