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117. Happiness Scholar Dr. Kortni Alston's Top Picks for Last Minute Holiday Gifts and Self-Care Ideas
Kourting Happiness Podcast - December 23, 2022 01:07 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe have a few days until Christmas. Are you searching for the perfect gift? If so, there is no judgment. Maybe, you are searching for some self-care goodies of your own. You are in the right place. Happiness Scholar Dr. Kortni Alston shares her top picks to help restore, recharge, and create y...
116. How to Protect Your Mental Health During this Holiday Season
Kourting Happiness Podcast - December 20, 2022 03:49 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIt's known as the most wonderful time of the year. It can also be a stressful one. Our host Dr. Kortni Alston talks about how to make it happier. She shares tips from National Alliance on Mental illness, also known as NAMI. You will learn how to protect your mental health during this hol...
#409 The Power of Our Words
Happiness Podcast - December 16, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsThe Power of Our Words The power of our words is genuinely astonishing. With our words, we can ask someone to spend the rest of our lives together, and at the same time, our words can destroy a decades-old relationship. Not only do the word we share affect others, but they also impact us based...
115. How to Create Healthy Holiday Boundaries
Kourting Happiness Podcast - December 11, 2022 18:51 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsChristmas brings the sights and sounds of the holiday season. However, it can also be stressful. What can you do to make sure you keep your peace? Give yourself the gift of boundaries. It's essential for our self-care. Psychology Today holds some of those answers. Our host, Dr. Kortn...
#408 Karmic Consequences
Happiness Podcast - December 09, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsKarmic Consequences (How Our Thoughts and Actions Reap Results) If you plant poison ivy seeds, you cannot expect blueberries to grow from those seeds. Our thoughts and actions that we engage with throughout the day reap consequences. The question is, what are we going to reap? Because everythi...
114. Restful Strategies For Restorative Sleep
Kourting Happiness Podcast - December 03, 2022 21:45 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe world isn't getting a good night's rest. According to the Philips Global Sleep Survey, 62 percent of adults say they sleep somewhat/not at all well, with just one in 10 saying they sleep extremely well. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, shares an article published in Psychology Today to help ...
#407 How to Avoid Burnout
Happiness Podcast - December 02, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsHow To Avoid Burnout Many of us love to help others in various ways, from caring for elderly parents to assisting those struggling with emotional or physical disabilities. But you might need to learn how often helping others can lead to burnout. Let's explore ways together to avoid burnout and...
113. Giving Thanks and Creating the Ripple Effect of Gratitude
Kourting Happiness Podcast - November 25, 2022 23:20 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThanksgiving weekend means turkey, pumpkin pie, veggies, and lots of leftovers. It also can be served with large portions of gratitude. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, talks about how you can create a ripple effect of giving thanks, that goes beyond the dinner table.
#406 How to be In Harmony with the Universe
Happiness Podcast - November 25, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsHow To Be In Harmony With The Universe When we slow and listen to our hearts, we will find a flow to our universe that is unique to our interests and abilities. If we get caught up in other people's thoughts, we stop listening to this flow. But when we self-reflect and listen to the nudging of...
112. Learn how Mister Rogers and Putting Your Negative Feelings in a Guest House Can Help You
Kourting Happiness Podcast - November 19, 2022 16:51 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDo your negative emotions need a vacation? If you say yes, you can put them into your guest house. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, explains how you can do just that. Learn how with the help of Mister Rogers and a poem that will empower your feelings to pack their bags and leave.
#405 Benefits of Spending Time Alone
Happiness Podcast - November 18, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsBenefits of Spending Time Alone If you want to get to know someone, you must spend time with them. Spending time with someone is also true of us. Unfortunately, we only make a little time to be alone and self-explore. This talk explores the benefits of spending time alone and ways that we avoi...
111. Got Good Stress? Take Time to Take a Break.
Kourting Happiness Podcast - November 12, 2022 17:27 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDo you know what good stress is? According to the American Institute of Stress, “Good Stress” is the type of stress we feel when we are excited. There isn’t a threat or a fear. They compare it to going on a rollercoaster ride, being up for a promotion, or maybe evening going on a first date....
#404 When Someone You Love Is Hurting
Happiness Podcast - November 11, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsWhen Someone You Love Is Hurting One of the most challenging aspects of finding happiness is when someone we love is suffering. How can we be happy if our child is suffering from terminal cancer? Is it possible to be joyful when our adult son or daughter is going through an acrimonious divorce...
110. How the R.A.I.N Approach Can Help You with Honoring Your Feelings
Kourting Happiness Podcast - November 04, 2022 21:58 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsLet’s talk about rain. These are not the drops that fall from the atmosphere. This R.A.I.N. is an acronym that will help you heal. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, shares how it will help you honor your feelings and create your umbrella approach to managing stress.
#403 Living Life To Its Fullest
Happiness Podcast - November 04, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsLiving Life To Its Fullest There are four things we can explore about how to live life to the fullest. First, how is my life going now? Second, why should I make changes in my life? Third, finding others who are living a beautiful life to learn from. Fourth, commit to working towards living a ...
#402 How To Be Happy With What You Have
Happiness Podcast - October 28, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsHow To Be Happy With What You Have The wealthiest people aren't the ones who have the most but are most satisfied with what they have. Happiness is available to all of us, especially when we learn to accept and even love what life gives "now." 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcas...
109. The Ultimate Well-Being Journal Is Yours For Free with Bonuses
Kourting Happiness Podcast - October 28, 2022 01:15 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Your well-being is your most important job," says our host Dr. Kortni Alston. She dives into what you can do to create a well-being strategy that works for you. On top of that, Dr. Kortni is sharing it all in a well-being journal that's yours for free. Yes, free. Find out how to grab yours...
#401 Using Your Time Wisely
Happiness Podcast - October 21, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsUsing Your Time Wisely We can lose all the money that we have and get it back. But the one thing we can never get back is time. Our time on Earth is limited. How do we use that time wisely to find and keep happiness in our hearts? Come and explore this new Happiness Podcast episode 🎧 Listen ...
108. Toxic Workplaces are Bad for Our Mental Health, and U.S. Surgeon General Provides Recommendations to Create Healthier Workplaces
Kourting Happiness Podcast - October 21, 2022 01:15 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, tells Americans that toxic workplaces can harm your health. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, shares Dr. Murthy's recommendations on what organizations can do to create healthier workplaces that foster work-life balance, community, and growth.
#400 Stop Chasing Happiness (Are We There Yet?)
Happiness Podcast - October 14, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsStop Chasing Happiness Are we there yet? Chasing happiness can cause a plethora of unhappiness because we seek something permanent in an impermanent world. Seeking no adversity will cause suffering. Instead, wish for the fortitude to withstand any hardship, and happiness will be there. 🎧 L...
107. Breathe Well: The Power of Deep Breathing and Your Well-being
Kourting Happiness Podcast - October 13, 2022 21:47 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIt's time to breathe well. There is so much power in deep breathing. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, discusses an article published in Positive Psychology that shares how it can combat diseases, increase positive emotions, and help our well-being.
#399 Saying Yes To Life
Happiness Podcast - October 07, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsSaying Yes To Life We struggle with life on so many levels. However, there is a beneficial "skill" or "technique" that can alleviate our suffering. It involves "saying yes to life" in all circumstances after we have done everything we can at the moment to improve our lives. Embracing what we c...
106. The Science and Power of the Handwritten Note
Kourting Happiness Podcast - October 07, 2022 00:48 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIt's time to take note. Not just to notice or give attention. But the written word. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, talks about the power of a note. Learn more about the science of the handwritten message and how it can increase your well-being.
105. Positive Psychology in the Workplace: Thank God it’s Monday
Kourting Happiness Podcast - September 30, 2022 17:01 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThank God It's Friday, also known as TGIF. It has become the phrase used to discuss that the work week has ended, and it’s time to dive into the weekend. What about the start of the week? Yes, TGIM, or better yet, Thank God It's Monday. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, talks about an article...
#398 Finding Peace in an Anxious World
Happiness Podcast - September 30, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsFinding Peace in an Anxious World In an ever-increasing world of change, how do we adapt to these changes without feeling anxious or overwhelmed? We discuss 3 keeps steps for dealing with the growing complexity of our world and ways to do well with all the changes. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes o...
#397 Effortless Action
Happiness Podcast - September 23, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsEffortless Action Are you tired? Do you find that your life is a constant struggle? Life can be so much easier when we take the time to listen to our hearts and move in the direction of effortless action. By flowing with life and doing things daily that bring us joy and peace, we will find tha...
104. 7 Tips to Elevate Empathetic Listening that Creates Connection and Fierce Compassion
Kourting Happiness Podcast - September 23, 2022 00:09 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDr. Maya Angelou's quote says it best, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." How can we create spaces that do just that? Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, discusses seven tips on empathetic listening that will hel...
103. Dr. Kortni is Back from Surgery and says, "Honor Your Feelings."
Kourting Happiness Podcast - September 16, 2022 15:41 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDo you honor your feelings? If you said, "Kinda" or "Not really." Well, this episode is for you. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, is back from surgery. She is in recovery and discusses the importance of recognizing how you feel. Dr. Kortni shares an article by Mike Robbins published in Forbe...
#396 How to Stop Being Upset With Someone
Happiness Podcast - September 16, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsHow to Stop Being Upset With Someone When we get upset at others, it can ruin our days or lives. This talk explores an effective technique to avoid being so upset with others. When we do this, our lives go more smoothly and peacefully. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! ...
#395 How Does Suffering Help Us Grow
Happiness Podcast - September 09, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsHow Does Suffering Help Us Grow We physically suffer sometimes in our lives, and we emotionally suffer sometimes in our lives. Is there a reason for these sufferings and ways we can grow from them? Equally as important, do our pains and sorrows have something to teach us? Come and explore. 🎧...
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