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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#242 Happiness - 3 Ways Vacations Help Us Live Well
October 04, 2019 08:30 - 16 minutes - 7.62 MBWe work so hard for someday in the future. But perhaps we can find how vacations can really help us enjoy the journey of life now. 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
#241 Happiness - 3 Ways to Create Happiness at Work
September 27, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MBWork takes up for a significant portion of our time throughout our lives. In this podcast, we explore 3 ways to find happiness and enjoyment in the workplace. 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
#240 Happiness - The Second Law of Thermodynamics
September 20, 2019 07:30 - 18 minutes - 8.39 MBHow are we to live our lives well if all things in the universe must adhere to the law describing that everything moves in the direction of a state of order to a state of disorder? Discover our beautiful options in the 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
#239 Happiness - There Is a Solution to This Problem
September 13, 2019 07:30 - 18 minutes - 8.54 MBSometimes in life we face very difficult challenges. When they arrive, we have 3 choices of how deal with them. One solution is healthy, the other two solutions cause ongoing suffering. 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
#238 Happiness - 90% Me, 10% You
September 06, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 8.19 MBIn relationships with others, whether partners, friendships, family or enemies, when things go wrong, our focus should be on our behavior and far less on the how the other person reacted. 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
#237 Happiness - 3 Things We Can Do When Life is Really Hard
August 30, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.33 MBLife can be so challenging sometimes that we aren't even sure if life is worth living anymore. If you know someone going through such a hard time, he or she may find this podcast helpful. 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
#236 Happiness - A Beautiful Life
August 23, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.19 MBIn this episode, we explore what is meant by having "a beautiful life" and the steps we can take to have this 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
#235 Happiness - Happiness Lessons from Our Younger Selves
August 16, 2019 07:30 - 19 minutes - 8.82 MBAs we grow older and often more affluent, we lose our peace of mind and feel trapped by all that we have. We explore the lessons of youth and having less. 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
#234 Happiness - Maitri Meditation
August 09, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 7.33 MBIn this episode, we explore the benefits of sending lovingkindness to others and how everyone benefits from this practice. 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
#233 Happiness - How to Respond to Meanness & Unkindness
August 02, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 8.78 MBSometimes as we travel through life, we experience acts of meanness that can take our breath away. In this podcast, we explore 3 healthy responses to this unkindness. 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
#232 Happiness - Happier in 12 Minutes
July 26, 2019 07:30 - 14 minutes - 6.42 MBA quick and easy technique to feel happier and less anxious in 12 minutes. This is based on a study done by Douglas Gentile, Dawn Sweet & Lanmiao He entitled, "Caring for Others Cares for the Self: An Experimental Test of Brief Downward Social Comparison, Loving-Kindness, And Interconnectedness Contemplations," reported in the Journal of Happiness Studies, 2019. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Work...
#231 Happiness - Tending Our Garden
July 19, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.08 MBEach of us is given a garden to tend. To create and keep a beautiful garden takes time and effort. Based on Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury, England. 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
#230 Happiness - The Scorpion and the Frog
July 12, 2019 07:30 - 19 minutes - 8.71 MBFinding good friends and well-matched life partners can be challenging at times. The old story of "The Scorpion and the Frog" gives us some clues into finding healthy relationships and knowing what we can and cannot change. 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
#229 Happiness - The Happy Heart in Nature
July 05, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 7.66 MBNew research describes the benefits of just spending 20 minutes in nature. In this episode, we explore the the beautiful ramifications of spending time in nature. The study was was done by H. Yuen & G. Jenkins and was titled "Factors associated with changes in subjective well-being immediately after urban park visit." International Journal of Environmental Health Research 2019. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff...
#228 Happiness - The Happiness Reset Button
June 28, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 8.98 MBSometimes life is challenging. What if we could reset our day and our lives. Though we often can't do much to change the external conditions of our lives, we can always change our internal conditions. Learn how to press the "Happiness Reset Button." 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
#227 Happiness - 2 Unexpected Lessons from Mother Teresa
June 21, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 7.41 MBDuring the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, some of her personal letters where made public. The insights from these letters and her struggles can help us learn how to address struggles with attachments in our own 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
#226 Happiness - The 3 Benefits of Smiles
June 14, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 7.39 MBIn this talk, we explore the positive benefits that smiling can have in our lives. We also look at the research study on smiling by N. Coles, J. Larsen and H. Lench entitled "A meta-analyiss of the facial feedback literature: Effects of facial feedback on emotional experience are small and variable," published in Psychological Bulletin, 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://w...
#225 Happiness - The 2 Parts of Happy Goal Setting
June 07, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 8.55 MBGoals can be an extremely effective tool to improve our lives. However, they also can cause us and others a lot of suffering if we don't implement two key factors of successful goal setting. 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
#224 Happiness - Happiness Lessons from Voltaire's "Candide"
May 31, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 8.4 MBIn the Eighteenth Century, life changed permanently because of a tragic event that happened in Lisbon, Portugal. In this episode, we explore the implications to living a happy life with these new changes that continue to effect us today. 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
#223 Happiness - The Unhappiness of Too Much Control
May 24, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 7.45 MBIn this episode, we look at the three things we try to control in our lives and the potential negative consequences of this 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
#222 Happiness - Curiosity, A Side Effect of Living Well
May 17, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 8 MBOne of the side effects of growing emotionally and spiritually, is we should begin to see the curiosity of a child return to our hearts. Instead of being exhausted by life, we begin to find that life is a beautiful universe waiting to be explored. 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
#221 Happiness - Finding More Happiness in Giving than Receiving
May 10, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 9.16 MBIs it better to give or to receive? Well, when it comes to happiness, giving wins. We examine the research findings of a study published in 2018 in Psychological Science entitled, " Impediments to Effective Altruism: The Role of Subjective Preferences ins Charitable Giving," by J. Berman, A. Barasch, E. Levine, & D. Small. 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.SuccessBeyondYo...
#220 Happiness - 4 Steps to Slowing Down & Enjoying Life
May 03, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 7.88 MBWe often get very busy in our lives and in the process, really miss out of many beautiful parts of life. In this talk, we explore 4 things that we can do to helps us slow down and enjoy 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
#219 Happiness - Burnout, How to Avoid It and Undo It
April 26, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 9 MBBurnout is experienced by many people around the world. The constant state of tiredness plagues many of us. In this episode, we explore how to avoid burnout and even undo it. 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
#218 Happiness - 5 Parts of the Daily Intentions for a Happier Life
April 19, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 7.93 MBIn this podcast, we explore how to create an intention for daily happiness and the five essential ingredients of this intention. Happiness and peace can be improved on a daily basis with the right intentions. 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
#217 Happiness - Happiness Helps Us Live Longer
April 12, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 6.84 MBIn this episode, we look at the potential benefits of living longer if we are happier people. This is based on a study done by Choy-Lye Chei, June May-Ling Lee, Stefan Ma, & Rahul Malhotra at the Duke-NUS Medical School entitled "Happy Older People Live Longer" reported in the Age and Ageing, 2018. 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
#216 Happiness - Changing Ourselves Instead of Putting Out Fires
April 05, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 8.77 MBIn this podcast, we explore how to keep good habits and change bad habits. Our tendency is to put out fires and not change the old habits. But if we change our bad habits, we can find the happiness that often alludes us. 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
#215 Happiness - Insecurity, Self-Doubt & Happiness
March 29, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode, we explore 3 ways to help improve of sense of self-worth. 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
#214 Happiness - Finding Happiness Through Movement
March 22, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MBIn this episode we explore the importance of exercising for creating happiness in our lives. This is based on a study done by Weiyun Chen and Zhanjia Zhang at the University of Michigan entitled "A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Happiness" reported in the Journal of Happiness Studies, 2018. 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.SuccessBeyon...
#213 Happiness - Maintaining Our Happiness
March 15, 2019 11:00 - 16 minutes - 7.6 MBIn this episode, we explore the importance in maintaining our happiness, not just finding happiness 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
#212 Happiness - Boredom, the Arch Enemy of Happiness
March 08, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 8.8 MBBoredom is harmful for us in two ways. We explore how to create positive change in our lives in 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
#211 Happiness - Potential Happiness, Go Far
March 01, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutes - 8.54 MBIn this episode, we explore our potential for peace and happiness in our lives and how to actualize our gifts. 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
#210 Happiness - Why We Don't Choose Happiness
February 22, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutes - 8.51 MBIn this episode, we explore the key reason we don't choose to live a happy and peaceful 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
#209 Happiness - Fine Tuning Happiness: There is Always a Solution
February 15, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 7.96 MBIn this episode, we explore how to find peace and happiness as we face the ongoing challenges of life. We also look at the movie "The Upside." 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
#208 Happiness - Bitter or Better, Our Choice
February 08, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 8.1 MBIn this podcast, we explore how to find happiness when fate brings us tragedy. 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
#207 Happiness - The 5 Keys to Romantic Love
February 02, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.36 MBIn this episode, we explore the key ingredients to maintaining happiness in romantic love. 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
#206 Happiness - Is This Feeding My Soul?
January 25, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 7.65 MBIn this podcast, we explore the importance of exposing our souls to things that create peace and happiness 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
#205 Happiness - Life Didn't Go As Planned and That's Okay
January 18, 2019 08:30 - 15 minutes - 7.28 MBIn this podcast, we explore how we can adjust well to the unexpected and unplanned changes in 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
#204 Happiness - "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."
January 11, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 8.5 MBIn this episode, we explore how the craving from addictions can teach us things about ourselves. 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
#203 Happiness - How to Avoid Addictions to Anything
January 04, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutes - 7.33 MBIn this podcast, we explore how we can become addicted to many things and how to avoid becoming addicted. 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
#202 Happiness - The Happy Learner
December 28, 2018 11:30 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MBIn this podcast, we explore the natural consequence of being happier: a deep passion for learning and exploring. 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
#201 Happiness - The Inner Circle
December 21, 2018 13:00 - 15 minutes - 7.26 MBIn this podcast, we explore the importance of a couple close friends who both support us and celebrate life with us. 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
#200 Happiness - Balancing Love of Life With Love for Others
December 14, 2018 13:00 - 17 minutes - 7.92 MBIn this podcast, we explore the balance between caring for our own hearts and the hearts and lives 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
#199 Happiness - Finding Political Happiness
December 07, 2018 13:00 - 18 minutes - 8.32 MBFinding happiness and peace when we experience political turmoil in our country can be challenging. 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
#198 Happiness - When We Get Bumped
November 30, 2018 14:00 - 17 minutes - 8.17 MBWhen someone does something to us unexpectedly, how we react is a great teaching tool for learning what is going on inside of us. 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
#197 Happiness - Don't Say Mine
November 23, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 6.95 MBIn this episode, we explore the dangers of attachments and how to break free of them through a simple technique. 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
#196 Happiness - Stop Robbing the Bank
November 16, 2018 14:00 - 18 minutes - 8.35 MBIn this podcast, we explore how to develop happiness life skills through hard work. 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
#195 Happiness - My Religion is Kindness
November 09, 2018 14:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, we explore the importance of being kind and specific steps to remain 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
#194 Happiness - Always Improving
November 02, 2018 13:00 - 17 minutes - 8.14 MBLife can be a beautiful adventure as long as we are always willing to grow. 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
#193 Happiness - Too Much Effort
October 26, 2018 12:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this podcast, we explore a healthy way to reach goals and find present moment happiness in 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