Positivity: A Work in Progress

Are you noticing what is good in your life? Savouring is a powerful tool to help you to cultivate positive emotions. In this mini pod Kim & Vie share how we can savour pleasure related to past, present and future experiences. They discuss how practicing savouring requires the skill of noticing and encourages you to look for the good things in your life. --- Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website...

Are you aware of the quality of your energy, and how it affects your life? Positive health and vitality are important aspects of flourishing and contribute to the PERMA+H model of wellbeing. In this episode Kim & Vie discuss how you can be proactive in self-care which will help keep your body and mind healthy. They invite you to join them in an exercise to SPICE up your life to promote relaxat...

Do you recognise and celebrate your achievements? Accomplishment is one of the components of the PERMA+H model of wellbeing. In this episode Kim & Vie discuss how identifying goals/aims and taking action towards these will help you to build confidence and resilience. They talk about how they approach goals in their personal and work life. Kim & Vie share ways to build your sense of achieve...

What gives you meaning in life? Meaning is one of the components of the PERMA+H model of wellbeing. Martin Seligman says that “a meaningful life involves feelings of belonging and serving something bigger than yourself”. In this episode Kim & Vie explore why we need meaning in our lives and how it can affect us. They discuss how meaning is different for us all and they share strategies that wi...

Relationships are both rewarding and challenging. Positive relationships is one of the pillars of the PERMA+H model of wellbeing. Research shows that positive relationships keep us happier, healthier, and help us live longer. In this episode Kim & Vie talk about their experience of relationships. They discuss the pressures on relationships and share how positive psychology tools can build and...

Are you feeling engaged with life or feeling detached and switched off? Engagement is one of the components of the PERMA+H model of wellbeing. Engagement is being connected to yourself and others in your everyday life. In this episode Kim & Vie talk about what it is like to live a life with engagement. They explain the concept of FLOW proposed by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and talk about the...

How many positive emotions can you name? In this episode Kim & Vie talk about Barbara Fredrickson’s research which names 10 positive emotions. Positive emotion is one of the components of the PERMA+H model of wellbeing. Each positive emotion can be cultivated in different ways and is likely to improve your resilience and wellbeing. --- Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivityaworki...

Flourishing is “feeling good and functioning well”. In this episode Kim & Vie explore the state of Flourishing and introduce Martin Seligman’s theory of PERMA+H. PERMA+H describes the pillars of wellbeing that we can pay attention to which will lead to a state of flourishing. Kim & Vie talk about their experiences of wellbeing and share ways to improve your wellbeing. Each episode of this...

Conscious breathing is a powerful tool to help you calm and reset your body. In this mini pod Kim & Vie share the breathing techniques that they use themselves and with their clients. Practice conscious breathing when you don’t need it so that you can use it as a coping strategy when you do need it. Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivityaworkinprogress.wordpress.com https://www.faceb...

How often do you look up? In this mini pod Kim & Vie talk about Skychology, a lovely mix of sky and psychology. They share the reasons why they love to look up to the sky and invite you to join in a Skychology exercise. Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivityaworkinprogress.wordpress.com https://www.facebook.com/awippodcast Instagram: @awip_positivepodcast Music: Hunting Hearts - It H...

If anything highlights individual differences, it is attitudes to and experiences of Christmas. In this episode Kim & Vie share what they love about Christmas and what they find difficult. They invite you to reflect on your attitude and experience of Christmas too. They talk about some challenges of the festive season and share some tips that may make life easier. However you feel about the Christ...

Have you thought about how you connect with others? In what ways do you connect with yourself? In this episode Kim & Vie explore the idea that we are hard wired to connect. They look at how our own behaviour can help or hinder connection. They talk about how our connection with ourselves influences our connection with others. Kim & Vie share practical tips to improve connection with yourself and w...

Do you ever feel lonely? Do you know someone who is lonely? Loneliness is very common and rarely talked about. Kim & Vie address this by sharing their own experience of loneliness and then by discussing how it affects us all. The main aim of this episode is to raise awareness of loneliness. This episode will be followed by an episode on connection, where Kim & Vie will share ways in which you can...

The amount of ‘stuff’ in our heads can clog up our lives. Following on from the previous episode on decluttering your physical space Kim & Vie talk about decluttering your mental space. They discuss the benefits of mental decluttering, and share their experiences of mental clutter. They encourage you to clear your ‘SMOG’ and live with clarity and ease. Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.pos...

Do you feel overwhelmed with the amount of ‘stuff’ you possess? Would you like to let go of some of it? In this episode Kim & Vie talk about decluttering your physical space. They discuss the different methods of decluttering, explore what benefits it brings and share some tips on how to begin the process. ---- Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivityaworkinprogress.wordpress.com I...

In this episode Kim & Vie explore the fear of change. They talk about why humans have an innate fear of change, how it affects our lives and what we can do to help ourselves break free from the fear. They look at letting go of the outcome, trusting the process, and living fully in the present. Two practices that can help with being present are mindfulness and gratitude. --- Email: awippodmail@...

How often do you press the pause button? In this episode Kim & Vie talk about their history of sleep and rest and draw comparisons with their current sleep and rest habits. They invite you, the listener, to raise awareness of your own sleep and rest habits and then they share ways to improve them. ——— Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivityaworkinprogress.wordpress.com Instagram: @awi...

How would you rate your self care? Are you happy with the amount of love and attention that you give to yourself? In this episode Kim & Vie chat about what self care is and what it’s not. They talk about their own self care journey and what self care means to them. Kim & Vie share some tips on how to overcome barriers to self care. They encourage you to reflect on your self care beliefs, and to be...

How good are you at asking for help? Does asking for help come naturally to you or do you need to work at it? Kim and Vie discuss their experiences while exploring why we may find it difficult, what the barriers are and what we will gain if we do ask for help. Throughout the episode there are tips on how to get better at asking for help. --- Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivityawor...

Is anger good or bad? Is it ok to be angry? In this episode Kim & Vie consider these questions. They share their own experiences of anger and invite you to think about your anger. Finally, they share tips and strategies to help you acknowledge, feel and let go of your anger.  Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivityaworkinprogress.wordpress.com Instagram: @awip_positivepodcast Twit...

Music has the ability to affect our mental state. In this episode Kim and Vie explore music therapy and music for wellbeing. They share their love of music and chat about what it means to them. They share tips on how to use music to bring more positivity into your life. And as a bonus they test your music knowledge with a short lyrics quiz. --- Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivitya...

Rejection is a normal part of life, and yet we tend to avoid it at all costs. In this episode Kim & Vie chat about their experience of rejection, and what we can all do to manage the emotions triggered by rejection. They explore why rejection affects us so strongly and they explain what the condition Rejection Sensitivity Disorder is.  Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivityaworki...

Living with purpose and meaning is correlated with many health benefits. In this episode Kim and Vie talk about what making a difference and living with purpose means to them. They use their own learning to help you explore the following questions: What is important to you?, What is your 'why?', What are you doing to make a difference, and what is your legacy? There may be a few mentions o...

In this episode Kim and Vie talk about the Power of No. They chat about their relationship with the word No. They discuss various aspects of No, including saying No, hearing the word No, and saying No to ourselves and others. They speak about why it's good to practice saying No and they share ways to say No effectively and compassionately. --- Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivi...

Anxiety is a normal human response. In this episode Kim and Vie share what anxiety means to them, and how they have managed anxiety in their lives. They discuss the symptoms, thoughts and behaviours associated with anxiety and share effective strategies to manage anxiety. --- Email: awippodmail@gmail.com Website: www.positivityaworkinprogress.wordpress.com Instagram: @awip_positivepodcast Twitter:...