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Happiness Podcast

Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.β€’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

#361 Happiness - Stop Bothering Me (how to let go and be happy)

"Stop bothering me." How often have we either thought or even said this? There are so many things that can annoy us. They take away from our enjoyment of our day or our lives. There are ways to overcome these annoyances and have a happy life when something is bothering me. In this talk, we explore healthy ways to be less upset by things that are bothering us. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org πŸ’¬ Did you enjoy today's video? Tell me all about...

Jan 14, 2022β€’15 min

#360 Happiness - Discipline Your Mind (for happiness)

Finding, creating, and keeping peace and happiness in our lives takes discipline. When you learn to discipline your mind (for happiness), peace and happiness will become your natural state. But this takes awareness, practice, and creating habits that feed our souls "good things." With time, we will find, happiness is our natural state, not something we only experience on occasions. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org πŸ’¬ Did you enjoy today's v...

Jan 07, 2022β€’14 min

#359 Happiness - Why Am I Upset?

Welcome back to the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff! We aren't disturbed by things but by the thoughts of things. Should I have these thoughts? Are these thoughts accurate? Are these thoughts helpful? 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org πŸ’¬ Did you enjoy today's video? Tell me all about it in the comment section below! ✨ And if you like this video, consider subscribing to Nom Nom Data using this Link! ‡️ https://www.youtube.com/c/DrRober...

Dec 31, 2021β€’14 min

#358 Happiness - Kindness Is Our Superpower

Welcome back to the Happiness Podcast with Doctor Puff! Can we develop the superpower of kindness in all situations, no matter what? After setting boundaries, there is one essential skill we have to build to ensure that kindness is always our response. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org πŸ’¬ Did you enjoy today's video? Tell me all about it in the comment section below! ✨ And if you like this video, consider subscribing to Nom Nom Data using th...

Dec 24, 2021β€’15 min

#357 Happiness - "The Quieter You Become, The More You Will Hear"

Welcome back to the Happiness Podcast with Doctor Puff! Our lives are so full of external and internal distractions that we miss out on so much of life. If we develop the skills of presence, we will see all the beauty in the world that we have been missing out on. 🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org πŸ’¬ Did you enjoy today's video? Tell me all about it in the comment section below! ✨ And if you like this video, consider subscribing to Nom Nom D...

Dec 17, 2021β€’14 min

#356 Happiness - Health is about what we are Eating, Thinking and Saying

What price tag would we put on our health? Are there things we can do to keep ourselves potentially healthier? We explore the impact on health by what we eat and what we think and say in this talk on being healthy. ########################################### About the Happiness Podcast: 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 j...

Dec 10, 2021β€’15 min

#355 Happiness - Less Me, More Happiness

Our desires for success and fears of failure cause us incredible amounts of suffering. When we learn to live in the present moments of life, without egoic labels, we find that happiness that has eluded us for so long has always been there. ############################################## About the Happiness Podcast: 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...

Dec 03, 2021β€’15 min

#354 Happiness - "Art Washes Away from the Soul the Dust of Everyday Life"

Pablo Picasso wrote, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life," which illustrates the importance of keeping our hearts and minds open to the newness of life. If we aren't careful, boredom and depression can play havoc with our souls. But by keeping our hearts open, life can be a beautiful adventure. ######################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involv...

Nov 26, 2021β€’13 min

#353 Happiness – The Mental Gymnastics of Happiness

As we go through life, often, it is the little things of life that trip us up. A negative comment, an uncomfortable situation, or a worrisome thought. Learning how to navigate these little and sometimes big disturbances to our happiness is how people can quickly return to their state of peace. ############################################ About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a self-actual...

Nov 19, 2021β€’14 min

#352 Happiness - Living Joyfully: Getting Life Right

Is there a purpose to our lives? If there is, could it have anything to do with living a good life.? There are so many struggles in our lives, yet a few people genuinely live beautiful lives. What if we strive our best in life? How far could we possibly get? Not in regards to success, but in regards to living well. What are the possibilities for each of us? ############################################ About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? A...

Nov 12, 2021β€’14 min

#351 Happiness - Finding Happiness by Sailing rather than Rowing through Life

When we sail through life, we listen to our hearts, our passions, and our interests. We chose life courses based on these qualities. When we row through life, we focus on our end goals, regardless of the consequences to our happiness. We will find happiness by sailing rather than rowing through life. ############################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a s...

Nov 05, 2021β€’16 min

#350 Happiness - Life Is A Banquet, But Most People Are Starving To Death

We struggle in life because we focus on the few desires that we want in life and thus miss out on the banquet of life. Beautiful things can surround us, but we can starve to death emotionally because our minds limit our attachments to a few things. Explore ways to partake in the banquet of life. ################################################ About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a self-...

Oct 29, 2021β€’15 min

#349 Happiness - It's The Little Things That Matter Most

We have so many opportunities to be kind towards others. When we notice that other people are suffering, often these are wonderful opportunities to help others on their journey through life. These little acts of kindness make all the difference in the world. ############################################### About the Happiness Podcast: 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 str...

Oct 22, 2021β€’13 min

#348 Happiness - How To Let Go To Be Happy

We can have the most amazing experiences in our lives. But if we are not careful, they can lead to suffering. Not hanging on and letting go are key components to avoid suffering. And perhaps by letting go of these peak experiences, we will find that that they return more often. ################################################ About the Happiness Podcast: 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, limitl...

Oct 15, 2021β€’14 min

#347 Happiness - Healing From Hate

Hate is a powerful emotion that can overwhelm us at times. Sometimes we feel hate towards others, sometimes we are the recipient of hate. In this talk, we explore how hate destroys a person who carries it, ways to set boundaries against hate and how to heal from our own hates. ############################################ About the Happiness Podcast: 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 l...

Oct 08, 2021β€’16 min

#346 Happiness - "If Only…Then" Three Words That Destroy Our Happiness

When we use the words "If only...then" in our lives, we are putting off our happiness for another time. What if instead, we find our peace and happiness in the here and now. The future may be very different than we hoped for, but the present moment is where we will find our happiness. ############################## About the Happiness Podcast: 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? A...

Oct 01, 2021β€’13 min

#345 Happiness - Self-Improvement Through Kindness

If we truly want to improve our lives, then the internal dialogue that we have in our minds needs to be steeped in kindness. Kindness is the crucial factor to help us improve our lives and those around us. ############################################# About the Happiness Podcast: 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 pla...

Sep 24, 2021β€’12 min

#344 Happiness - How to Stop Negative Thoughts

In this talk, we explore 5 steps to discover, remove and replace negative thoughts. What we listen to all day long affects us. Changing our thoughts can change our lives. So often we are completely unaware of how our thoughts effects our live. ############################################ About the Happiness Podcast: 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 anxie...

Sep 17, 2021β€’14 min

#343 Happiness - "Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most."

This wise quote has a lot to teach about the unhappiness of others and how we can possibly help them improve their lives. More importantly, when we are kind to unkind people, we create an inner happiness and self-worth that truly is a beautiful thing to experience. ############################################## About the Happiness Podcast: 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 y...

Sep 10, 2021β€’14 min

#342 Happiness - "Temptation Bundling": Creating Happy Habits

We all have habits that we engage in everyday. Changing "bad" or unhealthy habits into "good" or healthy habits can be very challenging. With "temptation bundling" we can change our habits with far more ease and enjoyment. ############################################## About the Happiness Podcast: 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? O...

Sep 03, 2021β€’14 min

#341 Happiness - Why Low Expectations Are Good

Even though high expectations sound good, in reality they can lead to depression, sadness, hopelessness and often are a path to anger. Low expectations, on the other hand, can help keep us calm and adjust to the unforeseen events in life. They keep our hearts happy. ############################################## About the Happiness Podcast: 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 ...

Aug 27, 2021β€’13 min

#340 Happiness - Happiness In Nature

A recent study came out showing the positive correlation between being in nature and increased levels of happiness and less loneliness. Screen time was correlated with greater unhappiness and loneliness. But how do we change habits that we have ingrained in us? Come explore in this new Happiness Podcast. Stefan Stieger, David Lewetz, Viren Swami. Emotional Well-Being Under Conditions of Lockdown: An Experience Sampling Study in Austria During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Happiness Studies ,...

Aug 20, 2021β€’12 min

#339 Happiness - To Understand All Is To Forgive All

Forgiveness can be a very challenging part of our lives, especially when people hurt us or those that we love. But with the gift of understanding, we can more in the directions of healing our hearts and creating peace in our lives. ########################################## About the Happiness Podcast: 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 depressi...

Aug 13, 2021β€’13 min

#338 Happiness - Living In the Now

There is such a tendency to be stuck in the past or be anxious or even eager about the future, that we miss out on so much of life. In the podcast, we explore the importance of and steps towards living in the here and now. ################################### About the Happiness Podcast: 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 j...

Aug 06, 2021β€’13 min

#337 Happiness - "Don't Cry Because It's Over, Smile Because It Happened"

Losing someone that we love can often be one life's hardest challenges. In this talk, we explore the wisdom of the phrase, "Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened." Healing from loss is truly a possiblity for all of us. ########################################## About the Happiness Podcast: 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 dep...

Jul 30, 2021β€’13 min

#336 Happiness - How to End Suffering

We all experience pain at various times of our lives. But how can we not let this pain turn into unwarranted suffering? Come explore how focusing on solutions to our problems is the most effective method. ############################################# About the Happiness Podcast: 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 plai...

Jul 23, 2021β€’15 min

#335 Happiness - Healing "Your" Heart

When we focus on improving our lives, we so often try to change others or the circumstances in our lives. That is like going to our MD and asking them to give us medicine for those people causing us stress in our lives. When we focus on changing ourselves, then we are on the road to happiness. ####################################### About the Happiness Podcast: 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,...

Jul 16, 2021β€’15 min

#334 Happiness - The Secret of How to Stay Kind (and Happy)

Being kind is facilitated by first, acknowledging that unkindness is never justified. Second, understanding the difference between feeling anger and acting unkindly. Third, implementing strategies that help reduce the anger in our hearts and minds. With these three things in place, we can become very kind (and happy) souls. ####################################### About the Happiness Podcast: Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps...

Jul 09, 2021β€’19 min

#333 Happiness - Sculpting Happiness

Like how David sculptured "Michelangelo" out of marble and created his masterpiece And how the "Winged Victory of Samothrace" is a masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture even though part of her body is missing. We can sculpt a happy and peaceful life for ourselves through effort. ############################################### About the Happiness Podcast: 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, limitle...

Jul 02, 2021β€’15 min

#332 Happiness - The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Throughout our lives, we have stories running through our heads. Sometimes these stories can be uplifting and supportive. Othertimes these stories can be unkind and self-harming. In this talk, we will explores ways to cultivate beautiful stories. ####################################### About the Happiness Podcast: 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...

Jun 25, 2021β€’16 min
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