Laughter Yoga offers a unique approach to enhancing our well-being by harnessing the benefits of laughter, even when it feels forced. This episode delves into the fascinating science behind laughter, highlighting how it releases a cocktail of hormones that improve our mood, reduce stress, and strengthen our social connections. Klaudia shares insights on how laughter can serve as a mental reset, helping us concentrate better on tasks and fostering positive interactions with others. Despite a decl...
Dec 05, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 131
In this month's Happiness Challenge, we delve into the transformative power of laughter yoga and its profound connection to happiness and wellbeing. Join me, Klaudia, as I chat with Cat Googe, the Laughter Yoga Leader also known as the Joy Queen, who shares the mental and physical benefits of this unique practice. We explore how intentional laughter can help us reconnect with our bodies, elevate our mood, and reduce stress. Cat provides practical tips for integrating laughter yoga into our daily...
Dec 03, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 130
This episode focuses on the importance of cultivating a healthy and balanced news routine to support our mental well-being. Klaudia shares her personal journey with news consumption, highlighting the emotional toll that mainstream media can often take. She presents five practical tips for achieving a more positive relationship with news.
Nov 26, 2024•7 min•Season 5Ep. 129
News consumption significantly impacts our mindsets and behaviours, which is why conducting a news consumption audit is essential. As we navigate an increasingly negative news landscape, research shows that both the portrayal of information and our reactions to it can affect our emotional state and social trust. Klaudia explores how traditional news reporting has shifted towards more negative headlines, leading to increased anxiety and a skewed perception of reality. She highlights the importanc...
Nov 07, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 128
This month's Happiness Challenge podcast delves into the transformative power of positive news and its ability to foster hope and optimism in our lives. Klaudia Mitura hosts Amy Davoren-Rose , The Creative Director of Fix the News, an independent publication dedicated to highlighting stories of progress and solutions rather than focusing solely on the negative. They explore the impact of consuming positive news on our mental health and how it can reshape our outlook on life. Whether you're seeki...
Nov 05, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 127
Breathwork is a transformative practice that can significantly enhance our overall well-being, as explored in this episode. Klaudia shares her personal journey and key learnings from committing to daily breathwork exercises over the past few days. She emphasizes that breathwork is a keystone habit, positively influencing various aspects of life and increasing awareness of one's breathing patterns. The episode also highlights practical strategies for integrating breathwork into daily routines, su...
Oct 29, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 126
Breathwork is a powerful tool for enhancing well-being, and in this episode, we explore its key scientific findings and practical applications. Klaudia discusses how breathwork can help reduce stress hormones, improve focus, and even enhance decision-making by simply shifting our attention to our breath. She introduces three practical methods to incorporate breathwork into your daily routine: an intention breath to start the day, the energizing breath of fire for the afternoon slump, and the cal...
Oct 10, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 125
In this episode, Klaudia explores the transformative connection between breathwork and happiness. Discover how the simple act of mindful breathing can profoundly impact your mental and emotional well-being, reduce stress, and elevate your mood. Klaudia and her guest, breathwork teacher Isabel Tew, dive into the science behind breathwork, discuss different techniques, and share practical tips on how to integrate these practices into your daily life. Whether you’re new to breathwork or looking to ...
Oct 08, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 124
It is easy to get caught up in the hustle of daily life and lose sight of what truly makes us happy. Whether you are feeling stuck, curious, or simply looking to deepen your self-awareness, this episode provides you with coaching questions to reflect on your overall life satisfaction and gain insights into your day-to-day happiness. Grab a pen, get comfortable, and join Klaudia on this journey to better understand and nurture your happiness.
Sep 10, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 56
We measure many things in life, such as steps, money, or social media engagement, so why not track our happiness? Join Klaudia to explore 5 ideas for measuring and tracking happiness to better understand your own wellbeing and use this data to create more personal satisfaction and fulfilment.
Aug 13, 2024•18 min•Season 4Ep. 55
Are happiness myths holding you back? In this episode, #121, Klaudia discusses the most common assumptions we hold about happiness that may hinder our well-being. She also presents the scientific research that busts those myths and provides one practical action for ensuring that you are challenging these myths in your daily life. So, if you have ever felt that concentrating on your happiness is selfish or that happiness is about toxic positivity, this month's episode might be a useful listen. Su...
Jul 09, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 54
So far, the latest series of the Happiness Challenge has 28 episodes featuring 9 amazing experts, and Klaudia has tested 36 happiness hacks! In this episode, on the basis of this wealth of information, Klaudia shares 10 practical ideas for action to boost your happiness. Listen and learn about: Starting a day with shift therapy Using power-posing to feel more confident Creating your soundscape to rest, recover and unwind Having a cold shower to kickstart your feel-good chemicals Plannig a nature...
Jun 11, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 53
Eating mindfully to stimulate the vagus nerve and improve gut-brain health is much more difficult than you may think! After all, you might be going against the well-established habits of rushing your food, eating on the go and having your meals in front of the TV. Tune in to discover 3 shortcuts, based on the science of forming new habits, that helped Klaudia practice mindful eating almost every day. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up to the newsletter: htt...
May 28, 2024•9 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Gut-brain health is crucial to happiness, and one way to improve it is to stimulate the vagus nerve, which is the connection between the gut and brain. Tune into this short episode to discover five ways of stimulating your vagus nerve, especially before eating, to improve your gut- brain health and achieve more vibrant well-being. Support the show Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up to the newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=708023...
May 16, 2024•8 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Do you ever consider how your gut health affects your emotional well-being? It may not be an obvious connection, but according to Nutritional Therapist Dana Chapman, our gut microbiome plays a crucial role in our mental health. The bacteria in our gut are responsible for producing happy hormones, so if there is inflammation in the gut, it can lead to low mood and anxiety. Tune in to the fascinating conversation with Dana to learn: How does the gut-brain connection impact our overall happiness an...
May 14, 2024•17 min•Season 4Ep. 50
In this episode, Klaudia delves into the essential practice of reflecting on your financial wellbeing. From understanding your money scripts to visualising your future self, learn about practical strategies to enhance your financial awareness and empower you to make informed money decisions to contribute to your happiness. Tune in to listen to the 3rd and final episode of this month’s Happiness Challenge of How much money makes us happy? Learn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/ Sign up t...
Apr 23, 2024•9 min•Season 4Ep. 49
In this captivating episode, Klaudia dives into the age-old question: does money really make us happier? Join Klaudia as she summarises the key psychological research on how money impacts happiness and life satisfaction. Tune in to explore 3 reflective questions on money and happiness to join this month's happiness.
Apr 11, 2024•6 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Join Klaudia in this thought-provoking episode as she unravels the intricate relationship between money and happiness. Helping me with this topic is Peter Komolafe, who is a Financial Coach & Speaker, the author of the book “The Money Basics.” Whether you're striving for financial success or seeking contentment beyond material wealth, this episode sheds light on the nuanced ways in which money impacts our overall satisfaction with life. Tune in and embark on a journey creating more financial...
Apr 09, 2024•24 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Wondering how can you assess your sleep quality? Join Klaudia in this month's Happiness Challenge of understanding sleep hygiene with the SATED scale, which assesses five key dimensions of sleep that have been consistently associated with health outcomes. Tune into a bite-sized episode #113 to learn more about practical insights for optimising your sleep quality.
Mar 26, 2024•9 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Ever wonder why your sleep quality varies across the week? Several factors play a role. From light exposure and stress to bedtime routine. Listen to this bite-sized episode exploring 4 daily factors impacting our sleep quality.
Mar 07, 2024•8 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Delve into the science of sleep, as Klaudia and Dr Sophie Bostock - The founder of The Sleep Scientist, discuss practical tips and expert insights to enhance your nightly rest. Join them for engaging discussions on sleep hygiene, circadian rhythms, and the impact of sleep technologies. Tune in and discover how to optimize your sleep for a healthier, more energized, and happier life.
Mar 05, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 44
How curious are you? Join Klaudia to learn more about 3 dimensions of curiosity that can boost your engagement at work. Tune in for practical ideas on how to stay more curious at work.
Feb 27, 2024•10 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Did you know that curiosity at work results in higher work engagement, job satisfaction, and innovation? In this month’s Happiness Challenge, Klaudia is exploring practical tips for being curious at work. Tune in to learn how to strengthen your curiosity muscle to be happier at work.
Feb 08, 2024•4 min•Season 4Ep. 45
How do we unlock the power of curiosity in the workplace?. Join Klaudia and her guest Stefaan van Hooydonk, the founder of the Global Curiosity Institute and the author of the bestselling book The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto, to explore the role of curiosity in fostering innovation, happiness, and collaboration. Discover practical tips and strategies to cultivate curiosity in your work environment, driving positive change and unlocking new possibilities.
Feb 06, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 43
This episode is part of the Happiness Reset Campaign where Klaudia brings you 25 bitesize episodes to inspire you to refocus on your happiness and fulfilment. In each short episode Klaudia shares one practical hack to create more happiness at work, in relationships and in your own skin. In this happiness hack, Klaudia encourages you to spend more time with your friends. Whether it's a board game night or hot chocolate tasting, let's come together and make memories.
Jan 31, 2024•5 min•Season 4Ep. 42
This episode is part of the Happiness Reset Campaign where Klaudia brings you 25 bitesize episodes to inspire you to refocus on your happiness and fulfilment. In each short episode Klaudia shares one practical hack to create more happiness at work, in relationships and in your own skin. In this happiness hack, Klaudia encourages you to spend 5 or 10 minutes listening to therapeutic sounds to help ease your mind and body into a more relaxed state. Tune in.
Jan 30, 2024•4 min•Season 4Ep. 41
This episode is part of the Happiness Reset Campaign where Klaudia brings you 25 bitesize episodes to inspire you to refocus on your happiness and fulfilment. In each short episode Klaudia shares one practical hack to create more happiness at work, in relationships and in your own skin. In this happiness hack, Klaudia encourages you to experiment with activities that challenge and expand your intellectual and emotional horizons. The key to a fulfilling life lies in personal growth and developmen...
Jan 29, 2024•6 min•Season 4Ep. 40
This episode is part of the Happiness Reset Campaign where Klaudia brings you 25 bitesize episodes to inspire you to refocus on your happiness and fulfilment. In each short episode Klaudia shares one practical hack to create more happiness at work, in relationships and in your own skin. In this happiness hack, Klaudia is speaking with Tamsin Hartley, a coach and trainer, an author of the Listening Space: New Path to Personal Discovery and a book of poems called Capture Moments. Tamsin shares how...
Jan 26, 2024•10 min•Season 4Ep. 39
This episode is part of the Happiness Reset Campaign where Klaudia brings you 25 bitesize episodes to inspire you to refocus on your happiness and fulfilment. In each short episode Klaudia shares one practical hack to create more happiness at work, in relationships and in your own skin. In this happiness hack, Klaudia encourages you to show yourself some self-compassion by writing down at least three compliments per week and storing any positive feedback that you receive from others. Learn more....
Jan 25, 2024•4 min•Season 4Ep. 38
This episode is part of the Happiness Reset Campaign where Klaudia brings you 25 bitesize episodes to inspire you to refocus on your happiness and fulfilment. In each short episode Klaudia shares one practical hack to create more happiness at work, in relationships and in your own skin. In this happiness hack, Klaudia you to engage in random acts of kindness at work. Why? Wider networks of our communities are crucial for our wellbeing. This is because our happiness does not only depend on the qu...
Jan 24, 2024•4 min•Season 4Ep. 37
