The Happiness Challenge

This episode is part of the Happiness Reset Campaign where Klaudia brings you 25 bitesize episodes to inspire you to refocus on your happiness and fulfilment. In each short episode Klaudia shares one practical hack to create more happiness at work, in relationships and in your own skin. In this first happiness hack, Klaudia encourages you to send a letter to your future self. Why? Writing about ou...

For the last three weeks, I have been exploring different ways of engaging with nature. The types of activity I have tried can be split into 4 categories: wild, restoration, domestic and digital. All these four categories when combined can help us to reconnect with nature daily. The most important aspect is that it is part of our routine to bring nature back into our life for a happier living. Sup...

You will know intuitively what scientific research confirms: nature makes us happy. So perhaps the more intriguing question is why does nature have such a positive impact on our wellbeing? Listen to this episode to learn more about fascinating impact of nature on human body. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Get involved: 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newslette...

In the midst of life challenges, can nature be our anchor and a place to rejuvenate the soul? Listen to Klaudia's latest conversation with Ben Goldsmith of finding comfort and solace in nature. Ben Goldsmith us the author of God Is An Octopus: Loss, Love and a Calling to Nature (Bloomsbury Publishing), which is out now. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Get involved...

Unlocking Happiness through Neuroplasticity & Neurobics Did you know our brains are capable of rewiring and adapting throughout life? It's called neuroplasticity, and it's a game-changer for our happiness! Every time we learn something new, practice a skill, or focus on positivity, our brain forms new pathways. This means we can actively shape our brain to be more resilient, optimistic, and jo...

In this month's Happiness Challenge, Klaudia has been exploring the natural methods of kickstarting the feel good chemical; dopamine, to experience more joy in life. Tune in to learn more about 3 ways to start your day with joy by boosting your dopamine: favourite music, cold shower, anticipation of good events. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Get involved: 📨 Sub...

Do you sometimes feel ‘blah’ not feeling it? Yes, we all do! Some of us for shorter or longer periods of time and there is a scientific term for the feeling of just ‘meh’: anhedonia. What can you do to regain the feeling of zest and joy for life? In this month’s Happiness Challenge, I am exploring two methods to kick start my feel good chemicals: music and cold showers. Join me to learn more how h...

Welcome to this month’s Happiness Challenge, where Klaudia is exploring how to kickstart your feel-good chemicals. Tanith Carey, author of “Feeling Blah?” walks Klaudia through why we feel joyless at times and how to recapture life's highs. Listen to discover some key strategies to help you bring colour and joy back into your life. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/...

For the last three weeks, Klaudia have been carrying my pulse oximeter with her everywhere to measure her heart rate before and after listening to healing sounds to check if they can help her to unwind and relax. Does she feel happier and calmer as a result of sound healing? Listen to find out… Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Get involved: 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia'...

Are you struggling to relax and unwind? Sound healing can help! Sound is a wave and its vibrations can hack our brainwaves to trigger many biological responses in the body including activating the parasympathetic nervous system responsible for relaxation and healing. So dig out your relaxing tunes and join Klaudia as she go in search of those healing sounds! Listen to learn more about this month's...

For many thousands of years, ancient civilizations understood the significance and importance of sound with sacred instruments being integral for healing. Now science confirms that certain type of sounds have positive impact on our brain, mind and body helping us to relax and unwind. Supriya Nagarajan is a singer, composer and musician. From the daily ritual of closing the temple door in India to...

Confidence and self-belief are not rigid traits to be fixed. But rather skills and feelings that can be fueled with the right sources. Tune in to this bonus episode to discover five sources of self-belief and confidence identified by researchers. Ones that you can tap into at any moment to get the positive boost of confidence and empowerment. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschalle...

Klaudia’s confidence journey turned out to be a little different than expected. Tune in to find out what Klaudia has learned in this month's Happiness Challenge of how to feel confident more often. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Get involved: 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com...

Confidence is more fluid than we may think and it starts with our awareness what confidence means and feels to us. Join Klaudia on this month's Happiness Challenge of feeling confident more often. Based on the inspiring conversation with confidence coach, Ashleigh Frater, Klaudia will be building her confidence by applying 3 steps of reflecting on and experimenting with the feeling of her confiden...

Asking for a promotion, presenting in front of an audience, pitching our ideas to others... These are just a few examples of when we may wish to feel more confident. But what is confidence and how to summon it when we need it most? Through her confidence coaching practice, Ashleigh Frater shares some practical tips of feeling confident more often! Join Klaudia on this month’s Happiness Challenge o...

Shifts are short, meditative experiences that guide you into a better state of mind. After two weeks of practising how to shift her mood on demand, Klaudia is sharing what she has learned... Tune in to find out more... Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Get involved: 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinessc...

In the previous episode 66, we heard some fantastic tips from Dr Sean Sullivan on how to shift our mood on demand. The idea of shift is that we are taking a pause not only to concentrate on the present moment but also we are taking a breath to imagine a desirable state of mind we want to be in and so shifting our mood towards that desirable state. Listen to find out what practical ways to shift my...

&Happiness had a re-fresh so welcome to "The Happiness Challenge" Klaudia is still on a mission to explore the best happiness habits that science has to offer. Each month she will be publishing three linked episodes where she will be speaking to a leading expert, putting their tips to the test and sharing her findings (and feelings). From mindfulness to the healing benefits of sound, she will...

Join us for the last episode of season 3 of &Happiness and hear from Phil Street, the founder of three hospitality businesses and award-winning podcast host Hospitality Meets, as we explore what happiness means and how we can all achieve it! What is happiness? Can we define it? What habits are helpful in sustaining happiness daily? How can we stay inspired and motivated in life? Support the sh...

Applying our strengths to our daily lives can be a great way to increase our happiness, life meaning, and satisfaction. Nic Jackson is a qualified coach with a focus around supporting individuals and teams in learning more about what really energises them, their Personal Strengths. Join Klaudia and Nic for the episode of Xfactor to learn more about the power of utilizing our strengths to create a...

Work-Life Fit is not about perfection when striking that balance but it's about progressing, moving towards our goals consistently with the resources we have whilst feeling fulfilled. Very grand definition but of course it is easier said than done especially when we have limited time and energy. Take a break from overworking and start living a healthier and sustainable lifestyle with Elizabeth Bat...

Start each day on the right foot - boost your mood, decrease stress, and increase your confidence with positive affirmations! Research shows that repeating positive statements can have real benefits on your mental health, so start your day with soothing any negative self-talk. Explore my three favourite positive affirmations! Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Get in...

Join us on the latest episode of Voice & Happiness and learn why some of us have an inner voice that is critical and harsh, while others have a self-talk that is very supportive! Hear from Ela Senghera, the founder of Virtually Unbreakable, as she shares her insights and strategies on how to cultivate an inner voice that helps bring more joy and peace into our lives. In this episode, you will...

Struggling with doubts when making life decisions? Find something to help you tame the stress and fear. Try this 5-step process to move towards the happiness you want with confidence and calm. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Get involved: 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/ 📚...

Are you ready to take on the unknown? Uncertainty & Happiness , where Klaudia is speaking to Caroline Pankhurst , founder of the Be Braver Community. We will explore the tricky topic of uncertainty and why being braver is essential to achieving true happiness. In this episode, you will learn: Why is being braver important to our happiness? How can being braver can help us to deal with uncertai...