Happiness Podcast
481 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 777 ratingsDo 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 anxiety or depression? Or are you just plain tired and want some help? We explore all these concerns and more every week on the Happiness Podcast, which has been downloaded over 10 million times since its inception. Happiness does not happen by chance, but because we take specific actions in our lives to create it. Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., author of 13 books, TV show host, Psychology Today blogger, and corporate trainer, has been studying the actions it takes to reach the highest levels of human achievement for decades, and he wants to share what he knows with you. Come and explore, along with millions of others from the Happiness Podcast, Dr. Puff books and Psychology Today blog, private clients and corporate workshop attendees, the specific steps to take so that you can soar in your life. To learn more, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org/
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#479 Find Peace in the Rollercoaster of Competition
April 19, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBFind Peace in the Rollercoaster of Competition: A Guide to Mindful Sports Viewing Are you a sports fan who gets caught up in the emotional rollercoaster of wins and losses? Do post-game blues or heated rivalries leave you feeling stressed rather than entertained? If so, this podcast is for you. We'll explore how to enjoy the thrill of the game without letting the outcome dictate your mood. Learn strategies for staying mindful, appreciating the beauty of sportsmanship, and finding joy in th...
#478 Inevitable Challenges Controllable Responses
April 12, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBInevitable Challenges Controllable Responses Life is full of curveballs – unexpected setbacks, difficult people, and moments that test our limits. While we can't control the challenges we face, we always have power over how we react. The "Inevitable Challenges, Controllable Responses" podcast explores this empowering idea. We'll delve into strategies for developing resilience, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset to turn adversity into opportunities. Our goal is to help you shift f...
#477 Mental Pain as Urgent as Physical Pain
April 05, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26.4 MBMental Pain as Urgent as Physical Pain We're trained to recognize physical pain. A broken bone, a deep cut –these demand immediate attention. But what about the pain that isn't visible? The ache of depression, the sharp sting of anxiety, the relentless throb of unhealed trauma? We've been conditioned to ignore these wounds of the mind, to tell ourselves to "toughen up" or "just get over it." This needs to change. Mental pain is not a sign of weakness. It's a signal, just as vital as the ...
#476 The Discipline of Happiness (Why Joy Isn’t Accidental)
March 29, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26.2 MBThe Discipline of Happiness (Why Joy Isn’t Accidental) We often imagine happiness as a fleeting emotion, a stroke of luck that comes and goes. But what if true, sustained joy is something we cultivate, not something we stumble upon? "The Discipline of Happiness: Why Joy Isn't Accidental" explores the idea that happiness, like any skill, requires practice. It delves into the habits, mindsets, and intentional choices that foster an inner state of well-being. This isn't about chasing temporar...
#475 Every Choice Matters (How to Shape a Positive Future)
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MBEvery choice we make, no matter how seemingly insignificant, has the power to ripple through our lives and shape our future. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and overlook the long-term consequences of our decisions. However, recognizing that each choice carries weight is an empowering first step towards building the kind of future you desire. This guide explores the profound link between decision-making and personal destiny. By understanding how your choices influence your ...
#474 Being Present (Seeing the World with an Unconditioned Heart)
March 15, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBBeing Present (Seeing the World with an Unconditioned Heart) Being present means shedding the filters of judgment, expectation, and reactivity that color our experience of the world. It's about witnessing each moment with the open curiosity of a child. Our hearts, often hardened by past hurts or future worries, become filters through which we perceive everything. An unconditioned heart is one that is soft, receptive, and free of these habitual judgments. When we see the world through this ...
#473 Accepting The World As It Is
March 08, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBAccepting The World As It Is Accommodate your mind to the way the world works, not to the way you wish the world worked. 1. Acceptance of Reality: At its core, it emphasizes the importance of accepting the world as it is, rather than clinging to idealized expectations. Sometimes there's a gap between how we want things to be and how they actually are. This can lead to frustration and disappointment. 2. Adaptability: The statement suggests that by understanding how the world operates—it...
#472 Patience Is a Virtue. Why?
March 01, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes - 27.6 MBPatience is a virtue because it cultivates inner strength and sound judgment. In a world that often feels rushed and demanding, the ability to wait calmly and tolerate delays empowers us to make clear-headed decisions rather than act impulsively. Patience helps us avoid acting out of frustration or anger, thus preventing hasty choices that could have negative consequences. It allows us to navigate challenges with a level head, helping us focus on long-term goals rather than short-term setbac...
#471 Seeing Others As Crippled, Not Evil
February 23, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes - 28 MBSeeing Others As Crippled, Not Evil The phrase "seeing others as crippled, not evil" suggests a fundamental shift in how we perceive people often stigmatized, misunderstood, or labeled as bad. Here's a breakdown of what this perspective might entail: 1. Challenging Assumptions about Evil Evil as a label:"Evil" is a weighty term often used to dehumanize people,especially those whose actions differ from accepted social norms. Seeing others as "crippled" (a broader term that could encompas...
#470 Pain Is Inevitable, But Suffering Is Optional
February 16, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MBPain is inevitable because it's a natural part of being human. We experience challenges, losses, and setbacks, leading to unavoidable emotional and sometimes physical pain. Suffering, however, is not just the pain itself. It's the mental and emotional anguish we create around the pain. This includes negative thoughts, dwelling on the past, resisting the reality of the situation, and clinging to what we've lost. Suffering amplifies the pain and makes it much worse. The key idea here is th...
#469 Punished Not For Your Anger, But By Your Anger
February 09, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MBPunished Not For Your Anger, But By Your Anger We will not be punished for our anger, but we might be punished by our anger, if we aren’t careful: Consequences of uncontrolled anger: While you won't face external punishment for expressing anger, the emotion itself can lead to negative consequences. It can damage relationships, cloud judgment, and hinder personal growth. In essence, your anger becomes its own punishment. Inner turmoil and self-inflicted harm: Unprocessed anger can feste...
#468 Kindness is My Religion
February 02, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes - 27.9 MBKindness is My Religion Choosing kindness as your guiding principle cultivates a harvest of blessings. Your own spirit flourishes under the sun of selflessness, finding joy in uplifting others. The ripple effect of your actions creates a kinder world, where compassion becomes contagious and bridges form between differences. Deeper connections weave through your life, enriching it with genuine friendships and a profound sense of belonging. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, contrib...
#467 The Goal of Life (Embracing the Journey of Self-Improvement)
January 26, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Goal of Life (Embracing the Journey of Self-Improvement) The Elusive Goal of Life The question of life's purpose has haunted humanity for millennia. Philosophers, theologians, and everyday people have pondered its meaning, offering diverse and often conflicting answers. Is it to find happiness? Achieve success? Leave a lasting legacy? While these are all worthy pursuits, they often involve external factors beyond our complete control. Luck, circumstance, and the actions of others p...
#466 The Worry Trap (How to Free Yourself from Anxiety)
January 19, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBThe Worry Trap (How to Free Yourself from Anxiety) The worry trap is a cunning beast, always lurking for its next victim. No matter how big or small your worries, it can twist them into an endless loop, magnifying anxieties and casting sunshine into shadow. Just like a hungry magpie, it collects trinkets of trouble, convincing you that every rustle in the bushes is a predator. So, how do we escape its clutches? We must learn to be mindful of its whispers, untangle ourselves from its barbed...
#465 Does Wisdom Come With Age (Maybe)
January 12, 2024 09:00 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MBDoes Wisdom Come With Age (Maybe) Does wisdom come with age? Maybe. While there's a comforting adage in the silver lining of a wrinkled brow, age alone isn't a ticket to the sage club. True wisdom requires more than mere chronometers clicking; it's a dance of experience, reflection, and a dash of humility. Sure, years gather knowledge, a library accumulated on life's dusty shelves. But wisdom whispers in the margins, born from grappling with that knowledge, turning it over in open hands, a...
#464 Saving Face (The Wisdom of Kind Boundaries)
January 05, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBSaving Face (The Wisdom of Kind Boundaries) The familiar notion of "saving face" usually evokes images of hiding blunders or anxieties from public view. But within the framework of "kind boundaries," it's transformed into a more active and mindful concept. Here, it's about proactively safeguarding your emotional well-being by drawing clear, yet compassionate, lines in your relationships. It's about protecting your own self-respect and valuing your well-being, even when faced with the unkin...
#463 How to Get Your Happiness Back
December 29, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBHow to Get Your Happiness Back The pursuit of constant happiness is often a road paved with disappointment. The true secret to living a joyful life lies not in expecting smooth sailing, but in learning to navigate the winds of change with a light heart. When we loosen our grip on rigid expectations and embrace the fluidity of life, we open ourselves to a deeper well of contentment. It's not about denying unpleasant surprises, but about accepting them as part of the rich tapestry of existen...
#462 How to Follow Your Inner Voice (and not others opinion as much)
December 22, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBHow to Follow Your Inner Voice (and not others opinion as much) The struggle between prioritizing your own intuition and succumbing to external pressures is hard. It essentially asks how to tune into your inner voice and make choices based on your own values and desires, rather than simply following the expectations of others. In short, it's about navigating the path to self-directed living. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all ...
#461 How To Stop the Hurt (When Others Hurt You)
December 15, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 25.3 MBHow To Stop the Hurt (When Others Hurt You) When someone hurts you, it's natural to want to lash out and hurt them back. However, this reaction is often counterproductive and can lead to more hurt and conflict. Here are some strategies you can use to resist the urge to retaliate when someone has wronged you: Acknowledge your feelings. It's important to acknowledge your hurt and anger. Don't try to suppress your emotions, as this can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Allow yourself to ...
#460 How to Stop Suffering and Be Happy
December 08, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MBHow to Stop Suffering and Be Happy Our inherent human capacity for dreaming and aspiration is a double-edged sword. While it fuels our drive for progress and self-improvement, it also serves as a constant reminder of the gap between our imagined ideals and the realities we face. This dissonance between our aspirations and our lived experiences is a fertile ground for suffering. We become acutely aware of our shortcomings, our missed opportunities, and the stark contrast between the life we...
#459 Success vs. Happiness (Horizontal vs. Vertical Growth)
December 01, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBSuccess vs. Happiness (Horizontal vs. Vertical Growth) Regarding how we invest our time in evolving throughout our lives, there are three distinct pathways we typically pursue. The first path is stagnation, characterized by a lack of personal growth and development. The second path is horizontal growth, which involves acquiring expertise in a specific domain, such as becoming a skilled electrical engineer or an exceptional parent. The third path is vertical growth, which encompasses our dev...
#458 Staying Young at Heart
November 24, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBStaying Young at Heart One of the most significant "accomplishments' we can have is staying young at heart throughout our lives. But this can be challenging, given all the emotional challenges we face. This talk explores the importance and possibility of staying young at heart. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you ever wonder what it takes to le...
#457 The Razor’s Edge
November 17, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBThe Razor’s Edge: Happiness Happiness is challenging like walking on a razor's edge because it requires a delicate balance. On the one hand, we want to experience joy, love, and contentment. On the other hand, we must also accept and manage sadness, anger, and fear. One of the challenges of happiness is that it is often fleeting. A positive moment can quickly be overshadowed by a negative event. Additionally, our happiness is influenced by a variety of factors, both internal and external...
#456 Work-Life Balance
November 10, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MBWork-Life Balance (New Research Study) Summary: A study of 184 people across three countries/regions found that fulfilling one's values can lead to higher well-being, and that higher well-being can make it easier to fulfill one's values. This relationship was consistent regardless of the importance people attributed to their values, the period of the week, or their prestudy well-being. Conclusion: This research helps to explain the fundamental connection between values and well-being...
#455 Healing From Death of a Loved One
November 03, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBHealing From Death of a Loved One The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences in life. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone copes with loss in their own way. However, there are some things that can help you on your journey to healing. Acknowledge your pain. It is important to allow yourself to feel your grief, no matter how difficult it is. Don't try to suppress your emotions or pretend that you are okay when you are not. Talk to someone you trus...
#454 Death Is Not A Failure
October 27, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBDeath Is Not A Failure We are going to face death someday. But because of our background and expectations, unless we die in a certain way or at a certain age, there can be a lot of negative judgment about our death or the deaths of others. Death isn't a failure; it is just one of the many things we must face in our journey through life. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.Happi...
#453 Staying Happy (Living Happily Ever After)
October 20, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 27.8 MBStaying Happy (Living Happily Ever After) Though creating a happy, self-actualized life for ourselves is daunting, keeping our peace and equanimity is also challenging. To live a good life, doing things that got us there must become lifelong habits. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you ever wonder what ...
#452 What To Do When In Crisis (and what not to do)
October 13, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MBWhat To Do When In Crisis (and what not to do) Sometimes, we face challenges, even inundating crises in our lives. What can and should we do in these situations to overcome them and grow and evolve from them? We will explore what to do and not do when under tremendous amounts of stress. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you ever wonder what it ta...
#451 The Key to Happiness is: “Malleability”
October 06, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Key to Happiness is: “Malleability” Our world is changing at an unprecedented pace. How do we find happiness with all the changes we must adjust to? In this talk, we explore how "malleability" is the critical ingredient to experience happiness even with all the changes in our lives and worlds. The world is changing rapidly and the key to happiness is to be able to adapt to change. Malleability is the ability to be flexible and adaptable. It is the ability to change our minds, our ...
#450 Don’t Blame Your Programming, Change Your Programming
September 29, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBDon’t Blame Your Programming, Change Your Programming Who we are and what we do is shaped by our lifelong programming. If we are not happy with how we are, then the best thing we can do is change our programming and stop blaming ourselves. We can blame our programming and stop blaming ourselves, but even better, we can change our programming. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://w...
#449 Finding Your Passion & Purpose in Life
September 22, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MBFinding Your Passion & Purpose in Life Without a purpose or passion in life, we often live lives of "quiet desperation." But how do we find our purpose in life, and when we find our joy, how will this help me to live a happier life? Explore the beauty and charm in finding our passion in life. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you ever wonder wha...
#448 Nonjudgmental Mindfulness
September 15, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MBNonjudgmental Mindfulness Judging others through our thoughts, social media, and even their face creates a vicious loop that leads us away from happiness. Understanding and kindness towards others creates a more softness towards our foibles and offenses. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life...
#447 Finding Happiness in a Complex World
September 08, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 30.3 MBFinding Happiness in a Complex World Navigating the complexities of life, particularly regarding moral and ethical choices, can be challenging. In this talk, we explore the personal benefits of making healthy, kind, and "correct" choices because we benefit from positive, stress-reducing decisions. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you ever wonder ...
#446 Strip the Veil of Habit (The Deadening Effects of Habit)
September 01, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MBStrip the Veil of Habit (The Deadening Effects of Habit) One of the main reasons that we don't experience joy and happiness in life is because, through our habit of seeing things, we stop seeing things. As this happens, our hearts often become melancholy with life. We can change this by removing the veil of habit. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 D...
#445 Aging Gracefully (and Happily)
August 25, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 27.6 MBAging Gracefully (and Happily) Can we increase the odds that our lives will turn out in the later years with more peace, happiness, and tranquility? If we do four things, our ability to end our lives with more pleasure will significantly increase. Discover these four activities. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you ever wonder what it takes to lea...
#444 When Life Feels Overwhelming
August 18, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MBWhen Life Feels Overwhelming Sometimes life can be overwhelming, with no end in sight for release from the situation. But even in these most challenging situations, we have choices that we can make to improve our situation. Even if we just create little reprieves from the problem, our lives will be better. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you e...
#443 Why “More” Ultimately Never Works
August 11, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MBWhy “More” Ultimately Never Works Wanting and getting ultimately never works. To fight off this insatiable urge, we can do five things. Don't compare ourselves to others. Don't compare ourselves to our previous selves. Do something for the joy of them. Be careful of hedonic adaptation. Live life with gratitude. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you...
#442 Memento Mori (Remember That You Must Die)
August 04, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MBMemento Mori (Remember That You Must Die) Death is the one thing that we all, ultimately, have to face. But what if instead of being something dreaded, we looked at death as our teacher of how to be thankful for every day we live? Memento Mori, which means "remember that you must die," can teach us many things about living. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast...
#441 Life Diversity Leads to a Happier Life (New Research Study)
July 28, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 27 MBLife Diversity Leads to a Happier Life (New Research Study) Research has recently discovered a correlation between our happiness and the amount of diversity we create in our lives. When we enhance our mental and physical routines, our happiness state increases. Additionally, these diverse activities affect our brain (the hippocampus and the striatum), supporting diversification's positive results. Aaron S. Heller, Tracey C. Shi, C. E. Chiemeka Ezie, Travis R. Reneau, Lara M. Baez, Cono...
#440 Putting Your Happiness First (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs)
July 21, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBPutting Your Happiness First (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs) Dr. Abraham Maslow postulated the "Hierarchy of Needs." They include physiological needs, security and safety needs, social needs, esteem needs, and self-actualized needs. In this talk, we explore the benefits of making self-actualized needs our primary focus and see how this positively influences our lower needs. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Ha...
#439 It’s All About Kindness
July 14, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 29.4 MBIt’s All About Kindness There are many ways we achieve success in life, but the one form of achievement that has the most significant impact on our happiness is being kind. Kindness is the crucial ingredient for a "good life," not only for others but for our well-being too. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a ...
#438 Happiness Achieving Goals
July 07, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBHappiness Achieving Goals When people achieve goals, some prevalent traits are involved in these accomplishments. Yet these accomplishments may have no or even a negative impact on our happiness. However, the methods to achieve challenging goals are the same for happiness. The difference is that the results are always positive and beautiful. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://ww...
#437 The Present Moment (Accept It As If You Had Asked For It)
June 30, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Present Moment (Accept It As If You Had Asked For It) It is one thing to work on accepting what is. What if we took this one step further, and whatever the present moment contains, we accepted it as if we had asked for it? Can you imagine the freedom from stress and worry that we would feel? This approach may be something we all can do. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www...
#436 Happiness is an Inside Job
June 23, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 25.9 MBHappiness is an Inside Job (A candle doesn’t lighten the noon sun) When we look externally for happiness, we must ride the rollercoaster of life. But when we realize that happiness is found within, we will flow with the vicissitudes of life with equanimity and peace. Our happiness will be like the sun, always shining, regardless of the circumstances of life. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcas...
#435 Most Important Qualities In A Partner (and friendship)
June 16, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBMost Important Qualities In A Partner (and friendship) As we navigate our journey through life, we pair up with partners and friends who can either add to or subtract from our happiness. The key ingredients you seek in others should reflect those attributes in yourself. In other words, you will attract to your life based on how you choose to live your life. So if you want to be in a fantastic relationship, be amazing. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach ...
#434 Why Am I So Unhappy With My Life (Programmed to be Unhappy)
June 09, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MBWhy Am I So Unhappy With My Life (Programmed to be Unhappy) Countless people struggle with debilitating depression. What is the cause of this pervasive sadness, and is there a potential remedy for this malady? If we understand the cause of our suffering, then a possible cure is accessible to all of us. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you ever ...
#433 Being Happy Is An Inside Job
June 02, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26 MBBeing Happy Is An Inside Job Wherever you go, you take yourself with you. Happiness and sadness follow you, and happiness is an inside job. We work hard to change or control our external situations to find our happiness, where real happiness is within us. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org 💛 Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy li...
#432 Is Happiness Contagious (New Research Says Yes)
May 26, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBIs Happiness Contagious (New Research Says Yes) What if our happiness influences the people around us? Could you imagine the positive changes we could have on others? A recent study suggested that not only does our jollity help others feel happiness, but this happiness also spreads to others. Explore the power of our joyful state. Harvard Medical School. (2008, December 5). Happiness Is 'Infectious' In Network Of Friends: Collective -- Not Just Individual -- Phenomenon. ScienceDaily....
#431 Self-Inflicted Suffering (The Power of Our Thoughts)
May 19, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MBSelf-Inflicted Suffering (The Power of Our Thoughts) We can suffer in so many different ways in life. Sometimes we lose people we love; other times, we face health crises; and sometimes, we get fired from a job we love. But we can also alleviate our struggles by understanding how our expectations feed our sufferings. Self-awareness and kindness towards ourselves go a long way in improving our lives. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Li...
#430 Happy Thoughts Happy Life
May 12, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBHappy Thoughts Happy Life The power of our thoughts regarding our level of happiness or despair is genuinely priceless. Our happiness directly correlates to our beliefs shaping our interpretation of life events. What if we developed more positive reviews? Might our lives become happier? Explore the possibilities in the new Happiness Podcast. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www....