Grief seems to be an unusual topic for happiness but yet it is an essential part of our life – where there is life, there is loss and with any loss comes grief. Some of us will rush through grief whilst others get stuck in it. And in both cases we don’t appreciate the positive, healing aspects of that process. In this episode, Shelley F. Knight, a chemotherapy and end of life nurse who is now a writer and the author of “Good Grief – The A-to-Z Approach of Modern-day Grief Healing” shares how to ...
Apr 04, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 7
What do you think would make you describe your life as satisfying and successful? According to the research: friendships! My guest this week is Robin Dunbar – Prof. Of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford. Robin's research makes it clear: the single best predictor of your psychological health and wellbeing and your physical health and wellbeing, even how long you will live into the future is simply the number and the quality of close friends that you have. Join us to discover exac...
Mar 21, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 6
If your happiness was a shape, what would it be? If it was a colour, what would it be? Stefanie Posavec, designer, artist and author, created an emotional check-in device called “Updating Happiness” that gives us an opportunity to think about and reflect upon our own perceptions of happiness. In this episode, I discuss with Sefanie the results of this visualising happiness project, and what it can teach us about our own everyday happiness. Tune in to discover how we can measure our happiness, an...
Mar 07, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 5
What determines our happiness? Our genetic makeup, the circumstances that we are in or our daily habits? It has been estimated that even though our happiness is determined 50% by our genetic makeup and 10% by our life circumstances, what truly matters is the remaining 40%. That 40% of our happiness depends fully on the activities and habits that we repeat daily that shape our happiness. So, what happiness boosting habits can help us to remain determined to be happy even in the most challenging c...
Feb 21, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Do we need to be geniuses and impact the whole world to be creative? Or do we need to be artists or creative types to let our creativity flourish? With the aim of finding more creativity to solve our daily challenges, I invited Girija Kaimal, Associate Professor in Creative Art Therapy at Drexel University in the United States to discuss her bold statement that art and creativity are fundamental to your survival: if you are not able to imagine you are not able to thrive! Ways to learn more: Sign...
Feb 08, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Good mental balance is very important to our happiness and especially our resilience because it helps you to cope with problems. By having a more balanced perspective and emotions, you are able to deal with difficulties more effectively, but how can we find this balance in the world with so many options and unbalanced views? In episode 2 of our new series, Klaudia interviews Tessa van Keeken - an experienced coach, healer and meditation teacher who helps people find spiritual balance. Tessa teac...
Jan 25, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Having goals and making progress gives us a sense of meaning and purpose resulting in long term happiness. But being under pressure, placing our self-worth on our achievements, and being concerned with constant winning can result in burnout. In the first episode of Series 3, our host Klaudia Mitura interviews Cath Bishop - a leadership coach, triple Olympic rower, silver medalist, and former diplomat for the Foreign Office - who helps us to redefine our model of success with a three Cs framework...
Jan 18, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Get your tissues at the ready - this is Kitty's last episode! Join KIaudia and Kitty as a duo one final time as they run through their favourite moments and most important learnings from the first two series of &Happiness., before Kitty heads off into the sunset. From Gratitude (obviously!) to Resilience, Courage to Rest - join us to find out which themes have had the most impact on the daily lives - and happiness - of our two amazing hosts. (And of course relive that funny bit where Kitty's...
Nov 28, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Have you ever been stood up by your calling? Well, you are not the only one. In this 7th Burst of Happiness, Kitty and Klaudia challenge the romantic idea of finding your one true purpose, and instead discuss three practical ways of creating more purpose in your life on a daily basis. All with the aim of being happier! Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up to the newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=708023531672849203...
Sep 29, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 7
How does the environment you're in impact your happiness and why the heck does it have such an effect. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up to the newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7080235316728492032 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klaudiamitura/...
Jul 15, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 6
It makes sense that being optimistic will have a positive impact on our happiness. But actually, it doesn't come naturally to everyone, so how can we be more optimistic? Kitty and Klaudia explore the topics Questions, Resilience, Social Media and Time in relation to optimism and how these things impact their happiness. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up to the newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=708023531672849203...
Jun 08, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We all want it, we all need it, but what actually is rest? If you can't sit still and meditate does that mean you don't know how to rest? Well, Klaudia and Kitty never sit still for a second but they're pretty good at resting. Each month they look back on topics from series one and this month are discussing how meaning, numbers, ordinary and play and how they relate to rest & Happiness! Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up to the newsletter: https://www.l...
Apr 27, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week Kitty & Klaudia look back on Innovation, Jokes, Kindness and Luck and how those things can affect your personal Impact. Whether it's the impact you make on those directly around you or whether it's what impact your choices have on the planet and environment. If you've not listened to series 1 episodes 9, 10, 11 and 12, go back and get those in your ear holes, do the dares and then come back and get your burst of happiness! As always, we dare you to be happy! Support the show Learn ...
Mar 31, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This month Kitty & Klaudia look back over topics Empathy, Freedom, Gratitude and Habits and discuss how important they are to relationships in a time where we are so far apart from the ones we love. If you've not listened to series one look back over these episodes before tuckng into this BURST of happiness! Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up to the newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7080235316728492032 Conne...
Feb 24, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Klaudia and Kitty are back with a Burst of Happiness; a monthly episode that. looks at some of the previous topics from the series and discusses how they relate to something on the mind of their listeners. This month's Burst of Happiness looks at goals and intention setting. As we get through. the first month of 2021 how have. Kitty & Klaudia been getting on with their goal setting? Is it all New Me New You or have they decided it's too hard to plan ahead? They look at how the things they le...
Jan 29, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week Kitty and Klaudia concentrated on incorporating zestful activities into their daily schedule even on the days when they were feeling rather gloom. This was a challenge but to their surprise when they got the zest back up, it brought friends: gratitude, kindness, empathy and resilience. Listen to their last episode of &Happiness where you will learn how to bring more zest into your life to fuel your happiness. Start your New Year 2021 with a zesty kick! And don’t cry yet. We will be...
Jan 05, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Saying yes to new opportunities can bring us more life satisfaction but it can also cause us regrets if we are saying yes because we have to rather than we want to. In this dare of saying yes and reflecting on their choices, Kitty and Klaudia dive deeper into the fascinating process of decision making. Klaudia with her perfectionist approach and rational analysis and Kitty with her preference for quick, emotional judgments, come together to discuss how can we make happier choices and combat any ...
Dec 29, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 25
All I want for Christmas is... Kitty & Klaudia! Well Merry Christmas, what luck! Here we are with a special episode on Xmas Day! Join us for a very Merry episode based on the three original purposes of Christmas: slowing down, being kind and celebrating the new beginning. To cheer you up even more, download our free Christmas gift with practical tools of boosting your happiness. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up to the newsletter: https://www.linkedin....
Dec 25, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week, Kitty and Klaudia dared each other to ask “what if” questions so that they spend some time wondering about life and the universe. From playful imaginations to identifying sources of wonder around them, they explored the realm of awe, marvel and contemplation. Listen to this episode to find out how wonder can help us to gain perspective, be kinder towards others and change our own life story. “What if you could….” Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign u...
Dec 22, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Our values are a driving force behind our behaviours and life choices and so they are crucial for our happiness and fulfilment. After all, they are behind the purpose of what we want to do in life. This week’s dare of Klaudia and Kitty applying their values in every decision, was not easy as they both started to question what their true values are. Join them to learn how to identify your values and how to apply them daily to create more values-focused society. From 7 levels of consciousness to M...
Dec 15, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Kitty & Klaudia explore what happiness there is to be found in the unknown. The dare of doing something with unknown outcomes brought Kitty and Klaudia a range of emotions and adventures. From awkward telephone calls to sore legs, Klaudia and Kitty discovered that unknown will generate some anxiety in everyone but this will depend on the situation and our internal mindset. Whatever your reaction to unknown, you should be aware that people who are willing to leap into unknown more often, are ...
Dec 08, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Statistics show us that we have more free time than we appreciate we do, in this episode, Kitty and Klaudia go on a quest of finding the lost time. Through their dare of completing 3 things that they procrastinated to do before, they experience the time paradox and the different mindsets they unconsciously adopt towards time. They also explore the premise of STORIES which help them to spend their free time more wisely to boost their happiness. This episode is packed with practical gems to help y...
Dec 01, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Everyone's talking about social media and ho it affects our mood and mental health. This week Kitty and Klaudia dared each other to watch the Netflix Documentary The Social Dilema' a feature length film discussing the effects of social media from the people that invented it. There are ways to use social media as a tool and be active within it and stay happy and thank goodness, because it doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon. Kitty is an expert in social media as she has worked in d...
Nov 24, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Resilience, the ability to keep moving despite challenges, is an elephant sized topic that needs to be eaten piece by piece. That is why, in this episode Kitty and Klaudia are joined by Sarah Metcalf, Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Coffee Consulting who shares her knowledge and experience on strengthening our resilience. Join us to explore how to build up your own resilience, introduce this topic across your organization and create a safe space to learn resilience for your kids. It seems resil...
Nov 17, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Sometimes it is not that easy to connect with others and actually get into a good conversation. As much as we may believe that these happen by chance, this week Klaudia and Kitty tested the power of a good question to start interesting conversations. What a joy! Listen to discover how to ask the powerful questions to self-reflect effectively, change your own mindset to a more powerful one, connect with others or even fall in love…. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk...
Nov 10, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Through the dare of trying out playful activities, this week Kitty and Klaudia challenge the notion that when we are at work, play is a frivolous activity and a waste of time. From storytelling with cups to blindfolding colleagues, this episode explores the relationship between play, work and happiness. Listen to discover what type of play personality you may have and how to bring it to work to play more and avoid forced fun. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign...
Nov 03, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
How to enjoy Ordinary moments to have a happy life… In many cultures, there are entire philosophies around the celebration of ordinary moments. Think of tea ceremonies of Japan - it is an ordinary chore to make cup of tea, yet in Japan it has been taken to the level of an art. Join Kitty & Klaudia as they look at the ordinary moments in their own lives and discuss how much happiness they get from them. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up to the newslette...
Oct 27, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Through the dare, Kitty and Klaudia measured their happiness daily with a simple scale of one (very unhappy) to five (very happy). As much as Kitty was skeptical that we can put a number on happiness, we were delighted to be joined by Nic Marks, the founder of FridayPulse and one of the UK leading experts and statisticians on happiness. Join us on a journey of discovery where we find out how to measure our own happiness, why it is important for our development and what are the key drivers of hap...
Oct 20, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This is a very ambitious episode in which Kitty and Klaudia try to tackle the hairy, scary topic of finding meaning in life! Through their dare of identifying 3 alternative lives they could lead, they discover that meaning is more practical than we think. Tune in and join them on the journey of finding meaning and happiness in relationships and work, with psychological tools and Monty Python’s advice. Whichever suits you! Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up ...
Oct 13, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Imagine this scenario: You are walking into a bank on Friday morning. Whilst you are queueing for the cashier, suddenly there is a robbery and you get shot in your right arm. Are you lucky or unlucky? Kitty and Klaudia discuss Luck and Happiness after a week of daring each other to consider just how lucky they have been in their lives. Tune in to learn how the answer to this simple scenario can you help you to understand the key principles behind a lucky and unlucky mind to build a happy a life....
Oct 06, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 12
