The Happiness Challenge

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...

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 K for Kindness . Klaudia explains how small acts of kindness can ripple out, boosting happiness for others—even people you don’t know. She also highlights the importance of being kind to yourself, not just others, to avoid burnout. Today...

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 letter is J for Jokes —celebrating the healing power of laughter. Klaudia explores why laughter is instinctive and how it boosts happiness, reduces stress, and strengthens social bonds. Today’s challenge: give yo...

It’s Day 9 of the 26-day boost for Klaudia Mitura’s new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness”! Today’s letter is I for Innovation. Klaudia, with insights from Dr. Girija Kaimal, explains that creativity is innate and essential for happiness and growth. Engaging in creative activities—even just 15–20 minutes—can spark positive emotions, reduce stress, and build confidence. Today’s action: schedule an “...

It’s Day 8 of the 26-day boost for Klaudia Mitura’s new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness”! Today’s letter is H for Habits. Klaudia highlights research showing that 40% of our happiness comes from the habits we practice every day—meaning we have real power to shape our wellbeing. She encourages listeners to pick one happiness-boosting habit and make the first step as easy as possible, like keeping...

It’s Day 7 of the 26-day boost for Klaudia Mitura’s new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness”! Today’s letter is G for Gratitude . Klaudia shares her personal struggle with adopting gratitude and explains how our brains are wired for negativity—but gratitude can rewire them for happiness. Practicing gratitude daily boosts optimism, calm, sleep, and relationships, making it a true happiness superpower....

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 happiness challenge—one letter at a time! In today’s episode, day 6 of the boost - Klaudia explores F for Freedom —how to feel empowered even in an unpredictable world. She explains that your sense of agency, or belief in your ability to shape...

This is episode five of The Alphabet of Happiness 26-Day Boost, celebrating Klaudia Mitura’s new book: The Alphabet of Happiness. Each day, Klaudia brings you a simple, uplifting tip you can use in under five minutes. Today’s focus is E for Empathy. Klaudia explores why understanding and feeling with others is essential for happiness and building strong relationships. Learn how empathy helps you c...

This is the fourth episode of The Alphabet of Happiness 26-Day Boost, celebrating the launch of Klaudia Mitura’s new book: The Alphabet of Happiness. Today’s letter is D for Dreams. Klaudia explores how having ambitions and long-term goals can inspire more meaning, motivation, and happiness in your life. Discover why thinking big (but planning in 90-day steps) helps you make real progress—without...

Today’s episode is all about C for Courage and is part of The Alphabet of Happiness Boost—a special series celebrating Klaudia Mitura’s new book: The Alphabet of Happiness. Klaudia unpacks what real courage means—embracing fear, not being free from it. Discover how you can retrain your brain to manage fear, take more positive risks, and live a fuller, happier life. Support the show Learn more: htt...

Today’s episode is all about B for Boundaries! Klaudia Mitura shares why setting healthy boundaries is essential for joyful relationships and true self-respect. Discover the science behind boundaries, how to avoid being too rigid or too lenient, and try Klaudia’s practical tip: write three “permission slips” for yourself to help strengthen your boundaries. Support the show Learn more: https://theh...

In today’s episode, we kick off The Alphabet of Happiness Boost with the letter A for Acceptance. Klaudia Mitura explores how being at peace with all our emotions, even the tough ones, is key to happiness. Discover why fighting unpleasant feelings only makes them linger, and learn the science-backed practice of emotional granularity. Tune in for a practical tip to help you embrace your emotions an...

Kick off The Alphabet of Happiness Boost with Klaudia Mitura! To celebrate her new book, The Alphabet of Happiness, Klaudia is launching a 26-day boost—sharing a science-backed happiness principle each day, from A to Z. Each episode is under five minutes, packed with practical tips to boost your mood and wellbeing. Listen to this episode to get introduced to the campaign. ⭐ Get a quick summary of...

In this episode of The Happiness Challenge – September Back to Work Series, work psychologist Klaudia Mitura explores how AI tools can become your personal career coach. Tune in for practical, science-backed prompts to boost your professional growth and happiness, plus a bonus tip on setting healthy boundaries with tech so you stay in control of your learning and wellbeing. Support the show Learn...

In this episode of The Happiness Challenge – September Back to Work Series, work psychologist Klaudia Mitura explores how to find headspace and regain clarity during even the most chaotic workdays. Discover why mental space is essential for creativity, focus, and wellbeing, and learn practical, science-backed strategies to help you cut through the noise and refocus on what truly matters. Tune in f...

In this episode of The Happiness Challenge – September Back to Work Series, work psychologist Klaudia Mitura dives into the realities of imposter syndrome—those moments of self-doubt that creep in when you’re tackling something new or stepping out of your comfort zone. Discover why feeling like an imposter is actually a sign of growth, and learn four practical, science-backed strategies to help yo...

In this episode of The Happiness Challenge – September Back to Work Series, Klaudia Mitura, work psychologist and learning development specialist, explores why joy at work isn’t just a perk but a key to wellbeing and performance. Discover five simple, science-backed habits to spark more joy in your workday. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Get involved: 📨 Subscrib...

Returning to work after a holiday can feel overwhelming, but in this episode of The Happiness Challenge – September Back to Work Series, Klaudia Mitura shares science-backed tips to help you regain your productive rhythm, set meaningful weekly goals, celebrate your progress, and boost your motivation with practical strategies like micro-breaks and accountability buddies—so you can get back to work...

In this Summer Break episode of The Happiness Challenge, Klaudia unpacks the psychology of post-holiday blues and shares science-backed strategies to keep your happiness going after a great trip. Discover why returning to routine can feel tough, and learn practical tips like savouring holiday memories, planning small joys to look forward to, bringing holiday habits home, practising daily gratitude...

In this Summer Break episode of The Happiness Challenge, Klaudia explores why it can be so difficult to truly switch off and relax during holidays, even when we crave rest. Drawing on the science of happiness, she explains how lingering stress hormones and our brain’s “gears” make unwinding a challenge, and shares practical, research-backed strategies for letting go. Give yourself permission to sl...