Latest Happinesspodcast Podcast Episodes
#430 Happy Thoughts Happy Life
Happiness Podcast - May 12, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsHappy 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? Explor...
#429 How to Make Your Life Better and Happier
Happiness Podcast - May 05, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsHow to Make Your Life Better and Happier (New Research Study Show What Works) Do our lifestyle choices have any impact on our levels of happiness? A research study out of the University of Kent and the University of Reading found that exercise and eating fruits and vegetables can positively i...
125. Build Better Boundaries in the Workplace and in Your Personal Life
Kourting Happiness Podcast - May 04, 2023 04:15 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAre you a boss with your boundaries? If not, this episode is for you. Dr. Kortni Alston discusses how to tackle it and safeguard your well-being. She shares a Positive Psychology.com article titled -- How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Build Positive Relationships – by Dr. Jo Nash. It will ...
#428 Unkind Behavior (An Effective Response)
Happiness Podcast - April 28, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsUnkind Behavior (An Effective Response) One of the most overwhelming experiences we can go through is when another person lashes out at us unkindly. We are often like deer facing the headlights; what should we say or do? In this episode, we explore an effective yet easy-to-do response to all...
#427 What Is Happiness (Peace vs. Ecstasy)
Happiness Podcast - April 21, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsWhat Is Happiness (Peace vs. Ecstasy) What is happiness? Is happiness, ecstasy, "an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement?" Or is happiness, peace, "freedom from disturbance; tranquility?" Understanding what happiness is, is the most effective way to help happiness a...
#426 Planned Spontaneity (Finding Our Happiness Flow)
Happiness Podcast - April 14, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsPlanned Spontaneity (Finding Our Happiness Flow) One of the most significant challenges in life is finding a balance between planning for the future and living in the moment. Yet, when we can do both, then our lives flow. In this podcast, we explore how to live with planned spontaneity. N...
124. Dr. Kortni Alston is Back. She Talks about the Importance of Taking a Hiatus.
Kourting Happiness Podcast - April 13, 2023 04:15 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDr. Kortni Alston is back. She discusses her hiatus. Why she needed to take one, and what she learned about the importance of time off. Learn how powering down can help you recharge.
#425 Doing Your Best (Creating a Happy Life)
Happiness Podcast - April 07, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsDoing Your Best (Creating a Happy Life) There are a lot of benefits to doing your best at something—success, accolades, money, promotions, etc. Unfortunately, the results aren't always what we expect or want because so many things are out of our control. But what would happen if we did our bes...
#424 Financial Happiness (What is Really Important)
Happiness Podcast - March 31, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsFinancial Happiness (What is Really Important) Worries about financial issues can cause us sleepless nights, no matter how much money we have or make. Yet, this doesn't have to be the case. We can find financial freedom from worries when we better understand money's true importance (or lack ...
#423 When Less Is More (Less Ego, More Happiness)
Happiness Podcast - March 24, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsWhen Less Is More (Less Ego, More Happiness) We often miss out on so much of life because we tend to listen to what our culture says we should do and be instead of listening to our hearts. Learn the importance of adopting a more spontaneous, childlike approach to living. New Happiness Podca...
#422 When Others Hurt You
Happiness Podcast - March 17, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsWhen Others Hurt You One of the most challenging experiences that can happen to us is when someone we love and trust hurts us. What can and should we do when others inflict emotional pain on us? Instead of healing from these wounds, we often turn towards four unhealthy responses. But we can...
#421 How Do I Know Who I Am
Happiness Podcast - March 10, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsHow Do I Know Who I Am We take on so many labels during our lifetime. And sometimes, they completely change. I am a rich person; I am a depressed person; I am a wife and mother. But what would happen if we stopped identifying with any label and just flowed with life? Might we find that fre...
#420 Secret to a Happy Life
Happiness Podcast - March 03, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsSecret to a Happy Life What is the secret to a happy life? Happiness is an exclusive club that few can join. Instead, we can all be happy if we do two things. First, we need to fully engage in the here and now. Second, we need to call life play, not work. Happiness will be ours if we do t...
123. Increase the Well-being of Your Team with Strengths-Based Leadership
Kourting Happiness Podcast - February 27, 2023 01:22 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAre you a leader that is ready to be a game-changer? If you are shouting, "yes." We have an approach that will increase well-being in your workplace. On top of that, it will improve performance. Strengths-Based Leadership is transformative. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, will help you u...
#419 When Someone You Love Is Hurting
Happiness Podcast - February 24, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsWhen Someone You Love Is Hurting When someone you love is hurting, there are four things you can do to be helpful and kind. Be present. Don't judge them for their struggles. Be careful not to get burnout or overwhelmed. And finally, don't feel guilty for their pain. These four things are ...
This Week's Episode will be released this Sunday
Kourting Happiness Podcast - February 24, 2023 02:02 - 43 seconds ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week's episode will be released this Sunday, February 26, 2023
#418 Unhealthy Attachments: “Yes, But Not That”
Happiness Podcast - February 17, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsUnhealthy Attachments: “Yes, But Not That” Though most of us are seeking to live a happy life, unfortunately, there is a high price for happiness. All attachments need to be preferences or things we would prefer but can live without. We tend to say, "Yes, but not that." Any attachment can ulti...
122. Increase Your Well-Being with Our Wall of Gratitude
Kourting Happiness Podcast - February 16, 2023 05:15 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe are counting down to one of our favorite days of the year, and that’s the International Day of Happiness. It takes place on March 20th. To celebrate, we are counting down with a positive activity to celebrate – and that’s our own digital Wall of Gratitude. Our host Dr. Kortni Alston dis...
#417 Carpe Diem: Stop Putting Hope in the Future
Happiness Podcast - February 10, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsCarpe Diem: Stop Putting Hope in the Future When we put our hopes in the future, we often stop living now. The end is, at best, uncertain and sometimes different from what we were expecting or wanting. If we, instead, carpe diem or seize the day, we will find happiness throughout our life jour...
#416 The Happiness Formula (How do I make this work?)
Happiness Podcast - February 03, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsThe Happiness Formula (How do I make this work?) A formula for happiness is based on some simple yet challenging principles. First, we exhaust every option to improve our current situation. Second, once we have exhausted our options and nothing has changed, we ask a critical question: "How can...
121. CNBC Features Happiness Scholar Dr. Kortni Alston's Top Book Picks and Big Bonus Only on Kourting Happiness Podcast
Kourting Happiness Podcast - January 30, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAre you ready to add books to help you elevate happiness in your library? If you are shouting, "Yes, I am." Well, this podcast is for you. CNBC features our host and happiness scholar, Dr. Kortni Alston's top picks. Check out what they are. Plus, Dr. Kortni mentions a bonus book only on...
#415 How to Deal with Negativity
Happiness Podcast - January 27, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsHow to Deal with Negativity There can be a lot of negativity that we get exposed to throughout the day. A stranger flips us off as we are commuting to work, and we watch ugly human behaviors that show up on our phone scrolling. The key is to not dwell on the negative behaviors of others and re...
#414 When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Happiness Podcast - January 20, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsWhen Bad Things Happen To Good People What are we to do when bad things happen in our lives? Is it helpful to look for causes and find blame? Or is there a healthier way to deal with bad things happening to good people? "I am not responsible for what happens to me, but I am responsible for how...
120. How to Develop Your Well-Being Strategy for 2023
Kourting Happiness Podcast - January 19, 2023 05:30 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDid you know that 40 percent of your happiness can be determined based on intentional activities? Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, discusses the science and how to develop your well-being strategy to jump-start 2023.
119. A Key to Finding Happiness in 2023
Kourting Happiness Podcast - January 15, 2023 21:53 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWho can you call at 3:00 a.m.? Not having that person could affect your happiness. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, talks about CBS News coverage of A Key to Finding Happiness. The story focuses on community. She discusses how you can create belonging and how the world's longest scientific...
#413 Are Expectations Good or Bad?
Happiness Podcast - January 13, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsAre Expectations Good or Bad? Are having expectations helpful or harmful for us in the long run? The danger with expectations is our expectations is that sometimes they aren't met, which can cause us stress, anger, and anxiety. And even life fulfills our expectations; they only give us a littl...
#412 Optimists Live Longer (New Research Say Yes)
Happiness Podcast - January 06, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsOptimists Live Longer (New Research Say Yes) New research describes how optimistic people, on average, live 15% to 20% longer than more pessimistic persons and have a 50% to 70% chance of reaching 85 years old. How do we change our negative habits and live longer? Come and explore the beautifu...
118. New Year, New You: Happiness Crusader and Podcast Host Katie Jefcoat Shares How Intentional Margins Can Help You Find Harmony in Your To-Do List
Kourting Happiness Podcast - January 05, 2023 05:15 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAre you ready to achieve all your goals in 2023? If you said, yes, we have the perfect person to take you to the finish line. Katie Jefcoat is a happiness curator, kindness crusader, speaker, and author. On top of that, she is the host of Everyday Happiness podcast. Katie discusses how ...
#411 Does Money Buy Happiness (New Research Say No)
Happiness Podcast - December 30, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsDoes Money Buy Happiness (New Research Say No) A recent research study found that people are happy even in more impoverished areas. More importantly, people are more content in these places than in more affluent areas in the same countries. In other words, "happiness is not in principle relate...
#410 When Boredom Strikes
Happiness Podcast - December 23, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsWhen Boredom Strikes Boredom is a problem that many of us face. Because when we feel bored, we often look for things that remove that feeling, yet sometimes our choices that remove our boredom come with negative (even dire) consequences. Explore healthy ways to address our boredom and live a h...
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