The Happiness Challenge

Welcome to Day 1 of the science-based 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest . In this short episode, Klaudia helps you choose one tiny wellbeing habit to carry through the next 10 days: simple, realistic, and designed to stick (no big resolutions required). Hit play, choose your tiny habit, and let’s get started. Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, M...

Start 2026 with a fresh take on happiness and habits. In this episode, Klaudia kicks off the 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest —no big resolutions, just one tiny wellbeing habit you can actually stick with. She’s joined by Anne-Laure Le Cunff , award-winning neuroscientist and author of Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World . Press play and join the Quest—your next small habit s...

What does science really say about self-belief? In this special episode, Klaudia Mitura unpacks the brain science behind your 7-day confidence challenge. Discover how small actions spark dopamine, reshape your brain through neuroplasticity, and how body language and self-talk literally rewire you for confidence. As you reset for the new year, learn why true confidence is built on evidence. Support...

Confidence isn’t just for the lucky few; it’s a skill you can train! In this episode, Klaudia Mitura guides you through a 7-day challenge to rewire your brain for self-trust. Each day, you’ll try a quick, science-backed exercise that strengthens your confidence from the inside out. From celebrating your wins to mastering body language and calming nerves, you’ll build real confidence, one small act...

Unlock the science of self-belief in this inspiring episode as Klaudia Mitura sits down with Caroline Brewin , author of the new book “Confident.” Dive into how neuroscience shapes our inner dialogue and discover practical, science-backed ways to build authentic confidence. Caroline shares her holistic model for confidence, the power of understanding our self-talk, and actionable strategies you ca...

Ready to move from feeling stuck to finding your flow? In this episode, Klaudia shares five practical, science-backed exercises to help you shift out of fear and overthinking and into energy, curiosity, and purpose. Tune in! Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Get involved: 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehapp...

Feeling stuck isn’t a lack of motivation: it’s your brain’s way of trying to keep you safe. In this episode, Klaudia unpacks the science behind feeling stuck and guides you through reflective questions to help you reconnect with your purpose and spark new possibilities. Take a pause, reflect, and join the journey to living with more meaning. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallen...

In this inspiring episode, Klaudia sits down with psychologist and author Sarah Rozenthuler to unpack what it really means to move “from stuck to flow.” Discover why feeling stuck is universal, how reconnecting with your purpose—big or small—can anchor you through self-doubt, and how honest conversations can spark new energy and open doors to positive change. Tune in to learn how simple shifts in...

In this special 200th episode and final wrap-up of the “Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day challenge,” Klaudia Mitura celebrates the completion of the 26-day happiness boost and thanks listeners for joining the journey. Whether you tuned in for one episode or all twenty-six, Klaudia hopes you feel inspired and empowered to bring more happiness into your life. In this milestone episode, she recaps all...

In the final episode of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” Klaudia Mitura explores Z for Zest—how to kickstart your feel-good chemicals and recharge through rest. Klaudia explains how dopamine fuels joy, motivation, and positive habits, and why good sleep and a healthy gut are essential for happiness. Today’s tip: boost your zest by building anticipation for future joys, like planning a f...

Today’s episode of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost” features Y for Yes, all about making good enough decisions for a happier life. Klaudia Mitura dives into the daily decision-making process and the common traps that can lead to regret. She explains the difference between “cold” and “hot” regret, and how reflecting on your regrets can help you take positive action. Today’s toolkit tip: i...

Welcome back to “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day challenge,” celebrating Klaudia Mitura’s new book and counting down to the big launch party! Today’s letter is X for X Factor, all about building self-belief and embracing what makes you unique. Discover why recognising your distinctive strengths and believing in your own value is essential for happiness and life satisfaction. Today’s happiness t...

With just a few days left in “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” Klaudia Mitura brings you W for Wonder—inviting you to stay curious and keep learning. Klaudia shares how experiencing amazement at the world around you expands your perspective, boosts empathy, lowers stress, and increases life satisfaction. She offers practical tips for cultivating wonder at any age, like setting a weekly r...

It’s Day 22 of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” and Klaudia Mitura spotlights V for Values —your inner compass for making choices and finding fulfillment. Klaudia explains how living true to your core values like kindness, growth, or integrity leads to greater happiness and wellbeing. She shares a practical framework to help you identify and reflect on the values that guide your life, e...

We’re nearly at the finish line of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-Boost”—it’s Day 21, and Klaudia Mitura is celebrating your support as the big book launch approaches! Today’s letter is U for Uncertainty, a topic everyone faces. Klaudia discusses why uncertainty can be even more stressful than predictable setbacks, but also how embracing the unknown fuels growth, creativity, and new opportunities...

Welcome back to “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day challenge,” celebrating Klaudia Mitura’s new book and counting down to the big launch party! Today’s letter is T for Time —how to spend it wisely for a more balanced, fulfilling life. Klaudia discusses how our focus on the past, present, or future shapes our happiness and why finding balance between these perspectives is key. Listen to learn more...

Today’s episode of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost” spotlights S for Self-Image, focusing on being mindful of social comparison and social media use. Klaudia Mitura discusses how comparing ourselves to others—especially online—can harm our self-esteem and happiness, but also how we can turn comparison into inspiration and use social media intentionally. Today’s tip: set three personal pr...

It’s Day 18 of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” where Klaudia Mitura shares daily, science-backed happiness tips as we count down to her book launch at the Science Museum in London. Today’s letter is R for Resilience —how to endure, recover, and ask for help. Klaudia challenges the idea that resilience is just about pushing through, and instead highlights the importance of realistic str...

It’s Day 17 of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” where Klaudia Mitura shares daily, science-backed tips for boosting happiness—one for every letter, as we count down to her book launch at the Science Museum in London. Today’s letter is Q for Questions, focusing on the power of self-reflection. Klaudia explains how asking thoughtful questions helps us understand ourselves, make better dec...

In today’s episode of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” Klaudia Mitura explores P for Play and why fun isn’t just for kids! Discover how play, rooted deep in our evolution, is essential for adult happiness—reducing stress, boosting creativity, and strengthening social bonds. Klaudia shares practical ways to bring playful moments into your daily routine, like habit stacking, to quickly li...

Join Klaudia Mitura, work psychologist and Chief Happiness Officer, as she celebrates the launch of her new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness,” with a 26-day boost—one letter at a time! Today Klaudia highlights O for Ordinary, encouraging listeners to appreciate simple, everyday joys. While society often celebrates the extraordinary, Klaudia explains that ordinary moments—like a cup of tea or a war...

It’s Day 13 of the 26-day boost for Klaudia Mitura’s new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness”! In today’s episode, Klaudia explores N for Nature, highlighting the powerful impact of reconnecting with the natural world. She shares research on how spending time in nature lowers stress, boosts mood, and even strengthens the immune system. Today’s simple action: spend time outdoors and try “colour therap...

Celebrate the release of “The Alphabet of Happiness” with Klaudia Mitura’s 26-day challenge—one happiness-boosting habit for every letter from A to Z. We have officially reached the halfway mark! Today's episode is a special interlude, as Klaudia is sharing something a little bit different with you. Recently she had the pleasure of joining Paula Felps on her Live Happy Now podcast where they dove...

Celebrate the release of “The Alphabet of Happiness” with Klaudia Mitura’s 26-day challenge—one happiness-boosting habit for every letter from A to Z! In today’s episode, Klaudia explores M for Meaning . She explains that a sense of meaning is key to happiness, resilience, and even better health, but finding purpose isn’t always a grand, one-time discovery—it’s something we create through everyday...

Welcome back to “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day challenge,” where Klaudia Mitura shares daily, science-backed happiness tips in celebration of her new book. In today’s episode, Klaudia explores L for Luck. Klaudia reveals how believing you’re lucky actually shapes your behaviour and increases positive opportunities in life, as shown by research. She explains that lucky people don’t self-reject...