Happiness Podcast
492 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 775 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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#292 Happiness - Being Happy by Focusing on What We Have
September 18, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.26 MBWhen we focus on what we have and not on what we don't have, then happiness and contentment will settle in our hearts. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: https://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#291 Happiness - Creating Authenticity & Purpose in Our Lives
September 11, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 9.01 MBFinding in our purpose in life can be incredibly rewarding. Living authentically with our purpose is the highest achievement. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: https://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#290 Happiness - Finding Our Happiness Teachers
September 04, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.47 MBOn our journey towards a more peaceful and happy life, we can learn from others the skills for how to live our lives well. The beautiful, awaken souls can be our teachers. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: https://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#289 Happiness - The Ripple Effects of Kindness
August 28, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.35 MBWhen we treat others with kindness, there is a ripple effect that is felt through the lives of countless people around the world. And that kindness comes back to us too. Come explore in this new episode of the Happiness Podcast: https://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#288 Happiness - Creating a Happiness Circle of Friends
August 21, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 8.81 MBWe are both influenced by and a reflective part of our closest friends. How can we use our friendships to help create happiness in our lives? Come explore in this new episode of the Happiness Podcast: https://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#287 Happiness - Getting Back to Happiness
August 14, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 8.96 MBOn our daily journey towards creating contentment and happiness in our lives, we get off course and suffer. In this talk, we explore ways to get back on and stay on track. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: https://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#286 Happiness - Accepting the "Simple Solution" to Our Problem
August 07, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 7.61 MBSometimes we go through difficult times even though we seem to know the solution to our problem. What keeps us stuck and how do we accept what we need to do and move forward? Come explore the three steps towards growth. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: https://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#285 Happiness - Let the Good Times Go
July 31, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 9.73 MBSometimes in life we can have the most exquisite moments that can take our breath away. But are there any concerns for these moments that we have to be careful about when it comes to our overall joy and happiness throughout our lives? Come explore in the new podcast. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#284 Happiness - Bending with the Hurricanes of Life
July 24, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MBSometime life sends us psychological hurricanes, like death, illness, divorce, or job loss. How do we navigate these storms so that we bend instead of break under their winds? Come and explore beautiful ways to survive these hurricanes of life. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#283 Happiness - Life's Teacher
July 17, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.44 MBIn the course of our lives, we sometimes struggle with how we are treated by others. They hurt us, so we may want to hurt them back. But instead, we can look to karma to be the teacher of us all. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#282 Happiness - The Art of Kintsugi
July 10, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 7.85 MBKintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by using gold, in order to highlight the cracks. Might we too learn to embrace the cracks from our own paths on our road to happiness. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#281 Happiness - "The Cliff"
July 03, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.41 MBWhat we are doing today, choices and behaviors that may not be very good for us, can take a while for the consequences of our actions to manifest in our lives. Unfortunately, these changes can come rapidly and without much warning. How do we avoid these cliffs? To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#280 Happiness - How Am I Doing (Right Now)?
June 26, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 9.57 MBAs we navigate our lives, how do we determine what is and is not important in regards to living a successful, happy life? We explore 3 clues to help us live well. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#279 Happiness - Embracing Love Instead of Hate
June 19, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 9.14 MBDuring the course of our lives, we make mistakes. When we hurt others with our actions. What is the healthy way to heal and find happiness in life, even with these negative engagements? To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#278 Happiness - "If Only I"
June 12, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBSometimes in our journey through life we make mistakes or wished things in the past had been different. Is this some helpful or harmful? Is there something else we can do? To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#277 Happiness - 3 Choices When Life is Hard
June 05, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 8.88 MBThe challenges of life may not come often, but when they do, these challenges can be overwhelming. In this talk, we explore three potential options when dealing with these challenges and how best to overcome them. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#276 Happiness - The Enemy to Our Happiness
May 29, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.55 MBAre the events in our lives the ultimate cause of our unhappiness, or is there something else at the root of our suffering? Perhaps we have more control over our happiness than we think. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#275 Happiness - What We Are In Control Of
May 22, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.35 MBAt times during our lives, we can feel like we are in complete control of events that occur to us and at other times we feel that we don't have any control whatsoever. What are we really in control of? The philosopher Epictetus is mentioned in the podcast. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#274 Happiness - Two Key Components of The Good Life
May 15, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 8.2 MBOn our search for the good life, is there anything they we can focus on throughout the day to help us? Dr. Puff explores 2 key ingredients of living the good life. Two books meantioned in the talk were "Remembrance of Things Past" by Marcel Proust and "The Pillow Book" by Sei Shonagon. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#273 Happiness - The Joy of Friends
May 08, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.47 MBGood friends are one of the great blessing of life. Come explore how to find and to be an awesome friend. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#272 Happiness - Love Thy Neighbor
May 01, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 8.2 MBIs there anyone whom we couldn't love once we have heard their story? Healing, compassion and forgivenness can all be found in listening to and learning from other people's story. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#271 Happiness - The Beauty of Acceptance
April 24, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 7.78 MBLife doesn't always go the way we plan or hope for. When unexpected change happens, we can choose to fight that change or work towards acceptance of the change. There is wonderful beauty in developing the art of acceptance. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#270 Happiness - Less Ego, More Happiness
April 17, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 9.57 MBOur lives are often dictated by striving to win the approval of others and ourselves. What would our lives be like if we did things for the pure joy and happiness of these experiences? To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#269 Happiness - When Less is More
April 10, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.06 MBIn this episode, we explore the wisdom of simplification and living less attached to things and others. John Muir and Paul Erdos are used as examples. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#268 Happiness - Embracing Change
April 03, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 7.67 MBIn this intense time of change in our world, are we destined to suffer or can we learn to embrace change and find peace and beauty in our lives? Perhaps there is a choice. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#267 Happiness - Amor Fati “Love of Fate”
March 27, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 7.79 MBAre there aspects of our lives which we have little or perhaps no control over? Given that this statement seems true at times, how do we live well with this lack of control? What can and can't we control? To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#266 Happiness - Fearless in the Face of Fear
March 20, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 9.36 MBWhen our fears get so loud that they are paralyzing our lives, then is it time to face these fear and gain our freedom back. We can truly live our lives fearlessly. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#265 Happiness - The Happiness Game
March 13, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 7.75 MBIf we would like more happiness in our lives, then we need to both pursue happiness and maintain our happiness skills throughout our lives. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#264 Happiness - The Suffering vs. Growth Question
March 06, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 7.82 MBSometimes life can be challenging. But when these challenges arise, what are the healthy, healing questions that we can ask to help us move forward? To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#263 Happiness - Relaxed Freedom
February 28, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 7.77 MBThere are many descriptors of what happiness means. But perhaps the best description of true happiness is "relaxed freedom." In this talk, we explore what it looks like to be relaxed and free. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#262 Happiness - Are We Shining In Our Lives
February 21, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 7.54 MBLife can be very challenging at times. But is there a way to still find radiance in our lives no matter what is happening? Come and explore how to keep shining in our lives. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#261 Happiness - True, Necessary and Kind
February 14, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 7.42 MBHealthy communication is a key component to any relationships. In this podcast, we explore three questions to ask when we are feeling overwhelmed by our feelings: Is it true? Is it necessary? It is kind? To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#260 Happiness - The Art of Listening
February 07, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 8.41 MBDecisions. Life is replete with choices that we need to make about how to help our lives go well. In this episode, we explore the art of listening as the most effective way to navigate the choices of our lives. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#259 Happiness - Finding Equanimity by Pausing
January 31, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 9.24 MBWhen someone is treating us in an unkind way, there are three steps that we can follow in order to find equanimity in our hearts. Pausing is the first and most important ingredient. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#258 Happiness - The Beauty of Aloneness
January 24, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 8.98 MBAs we navigate life, having time for aloneness and solitude will more us in the direction of more peace, happiness and beauty in our lives. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#257 Happiness - Advanced Kindness Skills
January 17, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBWhen others are being unkind towards us or towards another person, knowing how to respond in a kind way can be challenging. In this podcast we explore the benefits and skills in being kind towards other. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#256 Happiness - When Romantic Love Ends
January 10, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 9.9 MBOne of most challenges experiences that we can have in life is a romantic breakup. For teenagers, this is the number cause of suicide in the USA. In this podcast, we examines ways to love others well, while maintaining our own happiness if the relationship ends. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#255 Happiness - Our Future Self
January 03, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 7.48 MBIt is better to expect things will be better or worst or the same ten years in the future. The answer may surprise you. This is based on a study: J. Reiff, H. Hershfield, & J. Quoidbach. "Identity One Time: Perceived Similarity Between Selves Predicts Well-Being 10 Years Later." Social Psychological and Personality Science, 2019. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessB...
#254 Happiness - Seeing the World with New Eyes
December 27, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 7.55 MBAs we travel through life, one of the key happiness skills is to see things with new eyes, and not to just see new landscapes. Then we will find beauty wherever we go. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#253 Happiness - Foundations
December 20, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 7.71 MBWe all have a foundation that we started building as a young child. But is our foundation built from duck tape or cement? And what do we do if we want to change that foundation? To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#252 Happiness - A Healthy Response to Unfairness
December 13, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 9.45 MBGiven that life can be unfair at times, what are some healthy ways that we can respond to life's unfairness while maintaining our inner peace. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#251 Happiness - Living with Mental Illness
December 06, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 7.75 MBMental Illness strikes a lot of people in our world. How can we love those who struggle, or if we struggle, love ourselves well. Also, are there ways to make our lives better with mental illess? To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#250 Happiness - The 10,000 Hour Rule
November 29, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 9.24 MBSuccess has a formula. What if we applied this success formula to creating peace and happiness in our lives? The results could be breathtaking. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#249 Happiness - Bringing Our Light to the World
November 22, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 8.46 MBInstead of looking for happiness (light) in the world around us, what if we brought our happiness (light) to the world and shined our light wherever we go? To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#248 Happiness - Social Media, Reviews & Comments
November 15, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode, we explore the power of social media to effect our happiness and the happiness of others. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#247 Happiness - The Hermit and the Thief
November 08, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 9.58 MBLife sometimes very challenging. Are there ways to still find happiness and peace when others try to rob of us of our joy in life? Come explore in this new episode of the the Happiness Podcast. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#246 Happiness - Learning from Life's Lessons
November 01, 2019 08:30 - 20 minutes - 9.47 MBLife is like a school that we attend our entire lives. In this episode we explore the 3 options for learning in the school of life. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#245 Happiness - The Essence of Happiness
October 25, 2019 08:00 - 21 minutes - 9.79 MBWe seek happiness and joy in so many different ways. But is there perhaps a simple plan to create happiness in our lives? Come explore in the new episode of the Happiness Podcast. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#244 Happiness - Hanging on to Resentments, The Path to Unhappiness
October 18, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 9.49 MBPeople hurt us, we hurt others. In order to find happiness and peace in our hearts, we need to heal these hurts and move forward. Learn why and how on this new episode. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#243 Happiness - The Slippery Slope Away From Happiness
October 11, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 8.04 MBWe can spend a lot of time and effort getting our hearts into healthy and happy places, but unless we keep working on maintaining this peace of mind, there is a tendency to not do as well with time. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com