Klaudia’s confidence journey turned out to be a little different than expected. Tune in to find out what Klaudia has learned in this month's Happiness Challenge of how to feel confident more often. 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/...
Aug 22, 2023•11 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Confidence is more fluid than we may think and it starts with our awareness what confidence means and feels to us. Join Klaudia on this month's Happiness Challenge of feeling confident more often. Based on the inspiring conversation with confidence coach, Ashleigh Frater, Klaudia will be building her confidence by applying 3 steps of reflecting on and experimenting with the feeling of her confident self. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up to the newsletter:...
Aug 03, 2023•5 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Asking for a promotion, presenting in front of an audience, pitching our ideas to others... These are just a few examples of when we may wish to feel more confident. But what is confidence and how to summon it when we need it most? Through her confidence coaching practice, Ashleigh Frater shares some practical tips of feeling confident more often! Join Klaudia on this month’s Happiness Challenge of feeling confident more often. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Si...
Aug 01, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Shifts are short, meditative experiences that guide you into a better state of mind. After two weeks of practising how to shift her mood on demand, Klaudia is sharing what she has learned... Tune in to find out more... 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 24, 2023•6 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In the previous episode 66, we heard some fantastic tips from Dr Sean Sullivan on how to shift our mood on demand. The idea of shift is that we are taking a pause not only to concentrate on the present moment but also we are taking a breath to imagine a desirable state of mind we want to be in and so shifting our mood towards that desirable state. Listen to find out what practical ways to shift my mood on demand I am going to try this month. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschall...
Jul 06, 2023•4 min•Season 4Ep. 2
&Happiness had a re-fresh so welcome to "The Happiness Challenge" Klaudia is still on a mission to explore the best happiness habits that science has to offer. Each month she will be publishing three linked episodes where she will be speaking to a leading expert, putting their tips to the test and sharing her findings (and feelings). From mindfulness to the healing benefits of sound, she will be shining a light on the simple happiness habits that can bring more joy to our lives. In this mont...
Jul 04, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Join us for the last episode of season 3 of &Happiness and hear from Phil Street, the founder of three hospitality businesses and award-winning podcast host Hospitality Meets, as we explore what happiness means and how we can all achieve it! What is happiness? Can we define it? What habits are helpful in sustaining happiness daily? How can we stay inspired and motivated in life? Ways to learn more: Sign-up for the Happiness Mini-course and Monthly Podletter on our website: https://www.andhap...
Mar 16, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Applying our strengths to our daily lives can be a great way to increase our happiness, life meaning, and satisfaction. Nic Jackson is a qualified coach with a focus around supporting individuals and teams in learning more about what really energises them, their Personal Strengths. Join Klaudia and Nic for the episode of Xfactor to learn more about the power of utilizing our strengths to create a more rewarding and satisfying life. Ways to learn more: Sign-up for the Happiness Mini-course and Mo...
Mar 08, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Work-Life Fit is not about perfection when striking that balance but it's about progressing, moving towards our goals consistently with the resources we have whilst feeling fulfilled. Very grand definition but of course it is easier said than done especially when we have limited time and energy. Take a break from overworking and start living a healthier and sustainable lifestyle with Elizabeth Batalla who has been in the corporate world for over 30 years, she has been a lecturer at various acade...
Feb 28, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Start each day on the right foot - boost your mood, decrease stress, and increase your confidence with positive affirmations! Research shows that repeating positive statements can have real benefits on your mental health, so start your day with soothing any negative self-talk. Explore my three favourite positive affirmations! Ways to learn more: Sign-up for the Happiness course and Monthly Podletter: https://www.andhappiness.co.uk/newsletter-course Share your feedback, ask questions and say hell...
Feb 17, 2023•7 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Join us on the latest episode of Voice & Happiness and learn why some of us have an inner voice that is critical and harsh, while others have a self-talk that is very supportive! Hear from Ela Senghera, the founder of Virtually Unbreakable, as she shares her insights and strategies on how to cultivate an inner voice that helps bring more joy and peace into our lives. In this episode, you will learn: What is the inner voice and where does it come from? How does it impact our happiness? How ca...
Feb 14, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Struggling with doubts when making life decisions? Find something to help you tame the stress and fear. Try this 5 step process to move towards the happiness you want with confidence and calm. Ways to learn more: Sign-up for the Happiness course and Monthly Podletter: https://www.andhappiness.co.uk/newsletter-course Share your feedback, ask questions and say hello: hello@andhappiness.co.uk Check out the website: https://www.andhappiness.co.uk/ Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesscha...
Feb 03, 2023•11 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Are you ready to take on the unknown? Uncertainty & Happiness , where Klaudia is speaking to Caroline Pankhurst , founder of the Be Braver Community. We will explore the tricky topic of uncertainty and why being braver is essential to achieving true happiness. In this episode, you will learn: Why is being braver important to our happiness? How can being braver can help us to deal with uncertainty? How to manage our fear and handle risks effectively? How to make good enough decisions? Ways to...
Jan 31, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Self-compassion is key when it comes to learning, growing, improving and trusting yourself- don't dwell on your mistakes, but instead turn them into kind, positive, teachable lessons. Test out four questions that can help you to foster self-compassion in moments when you make a mistake. Based on fascinating research by Serena Chen. Ways to learn more: Sign-up for the Happiness course and Monthly Podletter: https://www.andhappiness.co.uk/newsletter-course Share your feedback, ask questions and sa...
Jan 26, 2023•9 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Trust is an important factor in every relationship, including your relationship with yourself. Lack of self trust in practice means that we need constant reassurance from others when making decisions, we don’t try new things because we are uncertain of our skills and we are not consistent in keeping our promises. Ultimately, without self trust we cannot follow our dreams and get to our happy place. In this episode, Klaudia speaks with Laura Cruise , The Dream Transition Mentor. Laura helps women...
Jan 17, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Starting New Year with Self-Reflection: 15 Powerful Coaching Questions With the excitement of the New Year, it is easy to rush back into our life but what about spending time self-reflecting and learning from the past year? In this episode, Klaudia is introducing 15 powerful coaching questions (divided into 5 categories) to self-reflect on the past year so that you can gain insights into your happiness. If you are a goal setting lover and someone who has New Year resolutions, the coaching questi...
Jan 01, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Christmas as any holiday or celebration is a safety blanket for us. Because we know that whatever happens, whatever good or bad year we have had, Christmas will come. It is that one constant in our very unpredictable life. With that however, we have high expectations towards the holiday season, working hard to make the festivities magical and special for everyone. And yet the same good intentions can lead to us being worried and stressed. In this 10-minute, bonus episode, Klaudia shares three, p...
Dec 19, 2022•8 min•Season 3Ep. 21
As humans we have a very strong need to belong because ultimately our connections we have with each other are the centre of our happiness. A multitude of studies confirm that those of us who have strong and broad social connections are happier, healthier and live longer. However, our strong need to belong can lead us to only surrounding ourselves with people who are exactly like us. This means we will end up in belonging bubble. We just hang out with like- minded people and follow their trends, ...
Dec 06, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Studies suggest that those of us who are more self-reflective also report being happier. This is because asking thought provoking questions encourages us to prioritise positive experiences in our life. However, self-reflection can change into rumination and overthinking so to find out more about how to reflect well, Klaudia invited Tamsin Hartley, a physiotherapist, coach and trainer who created the Listening Space – a new approach to listening to yourself and others that can be powerfully trans...
Nov 22, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Klaudia is exploring a new concept emerging in relation to happiness and engagement in the workplace: Quiet Quitting. For some quiet quitting is about not going an extra mile and disengaging in the workplace whilst for others is about setting healthy boundaries. To find out more, Klaudia speaks with Elle Whitehead-Smith who is a content specialist at The Happiness Index. Elle works with experts in organisational behaviour, neuroscience and business psychology as well as having access to The Happ...
Nov 08, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Our brain utilises innovation, creativity and art during challenging moments in three specific ways: a distraction tool (helping you to decrease your stress). a contemplation tool (allowing you to process difficult emotions and making space to self-reflect) and finally a self-development tool (ensuring that you skill set and confidence grows). Inspired by the gift of poetry book entitled “10 Poems about Happiness” , Klaudia speaks to the curator of the book Deborah Alma who is a poet and poetry ...
Oct 25, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In this episode, Klaudia is tackling the topic of Opportunities and Happiness. As much as it is wonderful to believe that we are achieving success through our own merit regardless of our background, unfortunately the reality is that there are social and political factors that make success easy for some and not so easy for others. Klaudia's guest is Margaret Ochieng who is an organisational psychologist and the founding director of the Inclusive Village, a consultancy and training provider that h...
Oct 11, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 16
This episode of &Happiness is a little different as Klaudia is sharing her own journey on happiness with her friend Leyla Okhai via the podcast " Diverse Minds ". Klaudia had a deep conversation with Leyla about the fact that happiness is not plastering a smile on your face to pretend all is ok. Instead they discussed rooted and practical ideas for everyone going through a challenging time. In their conversation, they cover: How Klaudia coped with a trying time in my life back in 2020 What t...
Oct 01, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Imagine that every day you are writing down places that make you happy? After a few months, you are looking back at your list, what kind of pattern do you notice? A project called Mappiness analysed records from over 20,000 people on “happy places” and made a clear conclusion: we consistently report higher levels of happiness when we are outdoors and in green, natural environments. Places like the sea, coasts, mountains, woodlands, and parks boost our happiness. This might be nothing surprising,...
Jul 25, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Did you know that we are all born with the predisposition to perceive music and to enjoy listening to it? Isn’t it fascinating that human newborns are sensitive to melody, intonation, rhythm, and the dynamics of the noise in their surroundings? Music is a powerful tool in alleviating our moods and one that can make us feel more upbeat almost instantly. In this episode of Music &Happiness, Klaudia invited Clare Maddocks, Neurologic Music Therapist and PR officer for British Association for Mu...
Jul 11, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 13
A multitude of studies confirm that people who have high quality relationships are happier, healthier and live longer. For couples to enjoy happy companionship, for every one negative interaction they have with each other, they also need to have five positive feelings and interactions to combat the negative. These research findings are intriguing but what is happy love exactly and how to find it? In this episode Love &Happiness Klaudia discusses how to find a right partner, build healthy rel...
Jun 27, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Research is quite surprising in the field of happiness and parenthood. Even though parents often refer to their children as their "pride and joy”, research tells a different story: having kids doesn't necessarily make people happier or at least not in a way that we may expect. As a cool auntie, Klaudia was also curious how can we all contribute to raising happy children and how kids impact our perception of happiness. Whether we are parents or otherwise. To understand more, Klaudia invited Kevin...
Jun 12, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Food plays a direct role in more than just providing nutrients to our body, it also is a key component in our social life allowing us to celebrate beautiful moments with our friends and family. However, we live in the world where we are given mixed messages around food: we are told how much to eat, what to eat, and even what times to eat. These can lead us to feel shame, guilt and confusion. In this episode, Klaudia invited Emma Townsin who is a registered dietitian and a certified intuitive eat...
May 24, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Our internalized story that we create about ourselves, of who we are, is called by psychologist, narrative identity. And that narrative identity impacts our behaviors and the level of our happiness. In this episode, Identity &Happiness, I am speaking with Leyla Okhai, coach, mediator, inclusion and wellbeing practitioner, who is the founder of an organization called Diverse Minds. We are discussing with Leyla, how we shape our own identity, how who we believe we are impacts our happiness and...
May 02, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Positive psychology researchers are now confirming that our recipe for a successful career has been backwards. We have been told all our lives that when we are successful then we will be happy. But in fact the research shows that increased levels of happiness lead to greater career success. Why is that and how can we be happier in our work? Klaudia was asked this question by Rachel Gilfrin , founder of Rachel Harriet Coaching, is a Confidence Coach, Mentor & Podcast Host working with ambitio...
Apr 19, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 8
