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Happiness Podcast

Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.www.happinesspodcast.org
Do 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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Episodes

#271 Happiness - The Beauty of Acceptance

Life 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...

Apr 24, 202017 min

#270 Happiness - Less Ego, More Happiness

Our 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

Apr 17, 202021 min

#269 Happiness - When Less is More

In 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

Apr 10, 202015 min

#268 Happiness - Embracing Change

In 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

Apr 03, 202017 min

#267 Happiness - Amor Fati "Love of Fate"

Are 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...

Mar 27, 202017 min

#266 Happiness - Fearless in the Face of Fear

When 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

Mar 20, 202020 min

#265 Happiness - The Happiness Game

If 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

Mar 13, 202017 min

#264 Happiness - The Suffering vs. Growth Question

Sometimes 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

Mar 06, 202017 min

#263 Happiness - Relaxed Freedom

There 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

Feb 28, 202017 min

#262 Happiness - Are We Shining In Our Lives

Life 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

Feb 21, 202016 min

#261 Happiness - True, Necessary and Kind

Healthy 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...

Feb 14, 202016 min

#260 Happiness - The Art of Listening

Decisions. 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...

Feb 07, 202018 min

#259 Happiness - Finding Equanimity by Pausing

When 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

Jan 31, 202020 min

#258 Happiness - The Beauty of Aloneness

As 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

Jan 24, 202020 min

#257 Happiness - Advanced Kindness Skills

When 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...

Jan 17, 202022 min

#256 Happiness - When Romantic Love Ends

One 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...

Jan 10, 202022 min

#255 Happiness - Our Future Self

It 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.SuccessBe...

Jan 03, 202016 min

#307 Happiness - What Is Enlightenment?

Though enlightenment and/or self-actualization is an experience, not a concept. Is there a description of enlightenment that could describe the experience of enlighten moments? Come explore the profound nature of enlightenment in this talk. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: https://www.HappinessPodcast.org . To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: https://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com...

Jan 03, 202018 min

#254 Happiness - Seeing the World with New Eyes

As 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

Dec 27, 201917 min

#253 Happiness - Foundations

We 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

Dec 20, 201917 min

#252 Happiness - A Healthy Response to Unfairness

Given 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

Dec 13, 201921 min

#251 Happiness - Living with Mental Illness

Mental 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

Dec 06, 201917 min

#250 Happiness - The 10,000 Hour Rule

Success 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

Nov 29, 201920 min

#249 Happiness - Bringing Our Light to the World

Instead 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

Nov 22, 201918 min

#248 Happiness - Social Media, Reviews & Comments

In 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

Nov 15, 201923 min

#247 Happiness - The Hermit and the Thief

Life 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

Nov 08, 201921 min

#246 Happiness - Learning from Life's Lessons

Life 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

Nov 01, 201921 min

#245 Happiness - The Essence of Happiness

We 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

Oct 25, 201921 min

#244 Happiness - Hanging on to Resentments, The Path to Unhappiness

People 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

Oct 18, 201921 min

#243 Happiness - The Slippery Slope Away From Happiness

We 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

Oct 11, 201918 min
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