Are 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 help you build better boundaries at work and in your personal life.
May 04, 2023•36 min
Dr. 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.
Apr 13, 2023•13 min•Ep. 124
Are 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 uncover the superpowers in your team.
Feb 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 123
This week's episode will be released this Sunday, February 26, 2023
Feb 24, 2023•43 sec
We 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 discusses the scientific benefits by the leading scholar in gratitude, Dr. Robert Emmons, published in his article by the Greater Good Science Center. Gratitude can help increase well-being. Learn how to do this ...
Feb 16, 2023•10 min•Ep. 122
Are 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 Kourting Happiness.
Jan 30, 2023•18 min•Ep. 121
Did 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.
Jan 19, 2023•12 min•Ep. 120
Who 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 study on happiness can help. Check out the show notes for this podcast....
Jan 15, 2023•18 min•Ep. 119
Are 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 you can find happiness and harmony between your to-dos and priorities all though Intentional Margins. Her approach is a 5-part IMPACT Method that will finally help you jump off the hamster wheel of overwhelm....
Jan 05, 2023•54 min•Ep. 118
We 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 your retreat. And —- gifts that can bring you joy. Check out Dr. Kortni’s top picks that will help you make your holiday merry and bright....
Dec 23, 2022•18 min•Ep. 117
It'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 holiday season…
Dec 20, 2022•21 min•Ep. 116
Christmas 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. Kortni Alston, talks about an article they published by Sharon Martin. Learn how you can create a harmonious holiday by honoring yourself.
Dec 11, 2022•24 min•Ep. 115
The 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 restore your slumber. In addition, she provides bonus tips too.
Dec 03, 2022•20 min•Ep. 114
Thanksgiving 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.
Nov 25, 2022•24 min•Ep. 113
Do 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.
Nov 19, 2022•14 min•Ep. 112
Do 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. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, talks about how to manage good stress and the importance of taking time. This episode is truly your greatest permission slip to be human.
Nov 12, 2022•9 min•Ep. 111
Let’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.
Nov 04, 2022•26 min•Ep. 110
"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 today .
Oct 28, 2022•13 min•Ep. 109
The 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.
Oct 21, 2022•25 min•Ep. 108
It'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.
Oct 13, 2022•14 min•Ep. 107
It'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.
Oct 07, 2022•11 min•Ep. 106
Thank 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 published in positive psychology.com that will help make your workplace happier by adopting positive psychology.
Sep 30, 2022•23 min•Ep. 105
Dr. 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 help you elevate conversation that make a connection. She shares best practices created by the Crisis Prevention Institute.
Sep 23, 2022•21 min•Ep. 104
Do 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 Forbes, Be Real About How You Feel. You will learn how to give yourself permission to be human and the value of compassion when focusing on suffering.
Sep 16, 2022•16 min•Ep. 103
The Kourting Happiness podcast has been taken over by Dr. Kortni Alston's fiancé Ken Lemon. He discusses her surgery and the power of her self-care squad. Learn how life-changing it was to see a collective come together for comfort and connection.
Sep 08, 2022•14 min•Ep. 102
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Have you ever felt that way? Do you think you have so much on your plate that things are falling off? Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, discusses an article published in Psychology Today that will help you jump-start your well-being strategy fueled by positive psychology.
Sep 02, 2022•11 min•Ep. 101
Woohoo! It's time to celebrate the 100 episodes of Kourting Happiness. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, shares a special gift for the first 100 listeners that enroll today on Udemy. She is offering Finding Happiness After Loss with Positive Psychology for free.
Aug 25, 2022•11 min•Ep. 100
If you are feeling stressed out on the job. Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, can help. CNBC Make It featured her three best tips to thrive at work. Learn how it can serve you. Plus, she shares a bonus tip to fuel your well-being strategy.
Aug 18, 2022•22 min•Ep. 99
It appears that gratitude can help us manage stress at work. Jill Suttie published a story about this topic for the Greater Good Science Center. Her headline asks the question Can Gratitude Reduce Your Stress at Work? Our host, Dr. Kortni Alston, discusses the article and the new study behind it. She also provides insight on how to begin developing gratitude in your workplace.
Aug 11, 2022•17 min•Ep. 98
Have you ever heard the saying, “don’t let the future steal your present?” That statement speaks to the value of mindfulness. Dr. Kortni Alston talks about Mindfulness and Being Present in the Moment, an article published in Psychology Today by Dr. Elyssa Barbash. Learn more about how it can help you feel more relaxed, calmer, and happier.
Aug 04, 2022•17 min•Ep. 97