The Happiness Challenge
Episodes
#124 Breathing Your Way to Happiness: The Power of Breathwork with Isabel Tew
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Klaudia explores the transformative connection between breathwork and happiness. Discover how the simple act of mindful breathing can...
#123 Six coaching questions to reflect on your happiness
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#122 Five ideas for measuring and tracking happiness
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
#121 Bust five happiness myths that hold you back
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are happiness myths holding you back?In this episode, #121, Klaudia discusses the most common assumptions we hold about happiness that may hinder our ...
#120 Top 10 ideas for action from series 4 to boost your happiness
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So far, the latest series of the Happiness Challenge has 28 episodes featuring 9 amazing experts, and Klaudia has tested 36 happiness hacks! In t...
#119 Three shortcuts to mindful eating to boost your gut-brain health (WHAT HAVE I LEARNED)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ag...
#118 Five ways to improve gut - brain health before eating (JOIN THE CHALLENGE)
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#117 How to achieve vibrant wellbeing with gut-brain health with Dana Chapman
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever consider how your gut health affects your emotional well-being? It may not be an obvious connection, but according to Nutritional Therapis...
#116: How to reflect on financial wellbeing? (WHAT HAVE I LEARNED)
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Klaudia delves into the essential practice of reflecting on your financial wellbeing. From understanding your money scripts to visua...
#115: Does money make us happier? Deep dive into research (JOIN THE CHALLENGE)
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, Klaudia dives into the age-old question: does money really make us happier?Join Klaudia as she summarises the key psychol...
#114 How much money makes you happy with Peter Komolafe
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Klaudia in this thought-provoking episode as she unravels the intricate relationship between money and happiness. Helping me with this topic...
#113 How to assess and optimise your sleep quality?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how can you assess your sleep quality? Join Klaudia in this month's Happiness Challenge of understanding sleep hygiene with the SATED scale,...
#112 Four factors impacting sleep quality
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
#111 Optimise your Sleep with Dr Sophie Bostock
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
#110 How to stay more curious at work WHAT HAVE I LEARNED(PART 3)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#109 Three ways to stay curious at work JOIN THE CHALLENGE (PART 2)
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that curiosity at work results in higher work engagement, job satisfaction, and innovation?In this month’s Happiness Challenge, Klaudia...
#108 Stay curious at work with Stefaan van Hooydonk
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Instit...
#107 HACK #25: Enjoy Cozy Moments with Friends
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#106 HACK #24: Take a sound healing break
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#105 HACK #23 Take time to seek new experiences
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#104 Hack #22: Read poems and words that inspire
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#103 HACK #21 Set up a feel good folder
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#102 HACK #20 Be kinder at work
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#101 HACK #19: Give yourself a break with gratitude
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#100 HACK #18: Get creative and playful
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#99 HACK #17 Go for a walk in nature and engage in colour therapy
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#98 Hack #16: Take a moment to ponder what "connection" means to you
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#97 HACK #15 Give your brain a workout with neurobics
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#96 HACK #14 Schedule a date night with a loved one
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#95 HACK #13: Keep healthy with laughter
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#94 HACK #12: Understand how to nourish yourself
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#93 HACK #11 Set up your resilience toolbox
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#92 HACK #10 Start a day by setting an intention
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#91 HACK #9: Build your personal brand
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#90 HACK #8: Schedule a curiosity hour
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#89 HACK #7: Use positive affirmations
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#88 HACK #6 Build a positive morning routine
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#87 HACK #5: Reflect on your strengths
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#86 HACK #4 Subscribe to positive news
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#85 HACK #3: Write down your biggest dream
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#84 HACK #2: Create your bucket list of 50 quests
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#83 HACK #1: Write a Letter to Your Future Self
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ful...
#82 Four ways to reconnect with nature to feel happier (WHAT HAVE I LEARNED)
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the last three weeks, I have been exploring different ways of engaging with nature. The types of activity I have tried can be split into 4 categor...
#81 Three ways nature impacts your happiness (JOIN THE CHALLENGE)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You will know intuitively what scientific research confirms: nature makes us happy. So perhaps the more intriguing question is why does nature have su...
#80 Finding strength and comfort in Nature with Ben Goldsmith
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of life challenges, can nature be our anchor and a place to rejuvenate the soul?Listen to Klaudia's latest conversation with Ben Goldsmit...
#79 What is neuroplasticity and how to engage in neurobics to be happier?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unlocking Happiness through Neuroplasticity & NeurobicsDid you know our brains are capable of rewiring and adapting throughout life? It's called n...
#78 How to feel more joy in life PART 3 (WHAT HAVE I LEARNED)
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's Happiness Challenge, Klaudia has been exploring the natural methods of kickstarting the feel good chemical; dopamine, to experience mo...
#77 Two ways to feel more joy & kickstart your feel good chemicals JOIN THE CHALLENGE (PART 2)
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes feel ‘blah’ not feeling it? Yes, we all do! Some of us for shorter or longer periods of time and there is a scientific term for t...
#76 Kickstart your feel-good chemicals with Tanith Carey
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this month’s Happiness Challenge, where Klaudia is exploring how to kickstart your feel-good chemicals. Tanith Carey, author of “...
#75: How to relax and unwind with sound healing WHAT HAVE I LEARNED (PART 3)
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the last three weeks, Klaudia have been carrying my pulse oximeter with her everywhere to measure her heart rate before and after listening to hea...
#74 How sound healing can help you to relax JOIN THE CHALLENGE (PART 2)
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to relax and unwind? Sound healing can help!Sound is a wave and its vibrations can hack our brainwaves to trigger many biological r...
#73 Relax and unwind with sound healing with Supriya Nagarajan EXPERT VIEW (PART 1)
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For many thousands of years, ancient civilizations understood the significance and importance of sound with sacred instruments being integral for heal...
BONUS: #72 Five sources of confidence and self-belief
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence and self-belief are not rigid traits to be fixed. But rather skills and feelings that can be fueled with the right sources. Tune in to...
#71 How to feel confident more often: WHAT HAVE I LEARNED (PART 3)
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ha...
#70 Three steps to feeling confident more often: JOIN THE CHALLENGE (PART 2)
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 H...
#69: Feel confident more often with Ashleigh Frater: EXPERT VIEW (PART 1)
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#68: How to shift your mood on demand: WHAT HAVE I LEARNED (PART 3)
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, Kla...
#67: Two practical ways to shift your mood on demand: JOIN THE CHALLENGE (PART 2)
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tak...
#66: Shift your mood on demand with Dr. Sean Sullivan: EXPERT VIEW (PART 1)
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
&Happiness had a re-fresh so welcome to "The Happiness Challenge" Klaudia is still on a mission to explore the best happiness habits th...
#65 Last episode of season 3: Exploring Happiness with Phil Street: What Makes Us Happy?
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 po...
#64 Xfactor &Happiness: Leveraging your Strengths for Meaningful Living with Nic Jackson
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
#63 Work-Life Fit & Happiness: Achieving Balance with Elizabeth Batalla
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Work-Life Fit is not about perfection when striking that balance but it's about progressing, moving towards our goals consistently with the resou...
#62 Bonus Episode: 3 Positive Affirmations to Soothe Your Negative Self-Talk
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Start each day on the right foot - boost your mood, decrease stress, and increase your confidence with positive affirmations! Research shows that rep...
#61 Voice &Happiness: Transforming Your Inner Voice with Ela Senghera
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
#60 Bonus Episode: 5 Steps to Decrease Your Fear About Uncertainty
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
#59 Uncertainty & Happiness: Why being Braver is Key to Your Happiness with Caroline Pankhurst
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to take on the unknown? Uncertainty & Happiness , where Klaudia is speaking to Caroline Pankhurst , founder of the Be Braver Communi...
#58 Bonus Episode: Four Questions to Help you Foster Self-compassion and Self-trust
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Self-compassion is key when it comes to learning, growing, improving and trusting yourself- don't dwell on your mistakes, but instead turn them i...
#57 Trust & Happiness: Building Self-Trust and Finding Happiness with Laura Cruise
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is an important factor in every relationship, including your relationship with yourself.Lack of self trust in practice means that we need consta...
#56 Bonus Episode: Starting New Year with Self-Reflection: 15 Powerful Coaching Questions
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting New Year with Self-Reflection: 15 Powerful Coaching QuestionsWith the excitement of the New Year, it is easy to rush back into our life but w...
#55 Bonus Episode: Holidays &Happiness: How to stay happy during Christmas
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, Ch...
#54 Society & Happiness: Why happiness of society should matter to us with Jon Yates
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 multitud...
#53 Reflection & Happiness: How to reflect and listen well with Tamsin Hartley
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Studies suggest that those of us who are more self-reflective also report being happier. This is because asking thought provoking questions encourages...
#52 Quiet Quitting &Happiness: What is quiet quitting at work with Elle Whitehead-Smith
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Klaudia is exploring a new concept emerging in relation to happiness and engagement in the workplace: Quiet Quitting.For some quiet quitting is about ...
#51 Poetry & Happiness: Get a Poetry Prescription with Deborah Alma
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our brain utilises innovation, creativity and art during challenging moments in three specific ways:a distraction tool (helping you to decrease your s...
#50 Opportunities & Happiness: How to access and create fair opportunities with Margaret Ochieng
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
#49 Bonus Episode: Happiness during challenging times with Leyla Okhai and Klaudia Mitura
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 &q...
#48 Nature & Happiness: Spend more time in nature with Dr. Lucy Loveday
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#47 Music & Happiness: Why music makes you happy with Clare Maddocks
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
#46 Love & Happiness: How to find and be happy in love with Macy Matarazzo
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A multitude of studies confirm that people who have high quality relationships are happier, healthier and live longer. For couples to enjoy happy comp...
#45 Kids & Happiness: How to raise happy children and stay happy yourself with Kevin Maguire
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Research is quite surprising in the field of happiness and parenthood. Even though parents often refer to their children as their "pride and joy”...
#44 Joy of Food &Happiness: How to overcome emotional eating with Emma Townsin
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 bea...
#43 Identity & Happiness: How to expand our internal stories to be happier with Leyla Okhai
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our internalized story that we create about ourselves, of who we are, is called by psychologist, narrative identity. And that narrative identity impac...
#42 Happiness at Work: How to be happy at work with Rachel Gilfrin & Klaudia Mitura
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Positive psychology researchers are now confirming that our recipe for a successful career has been backwards. We have been told all our lives that wh...
#41 Grief & Happiness: How to heal from loss with Shelley F. Knight
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#40 Friendships & Happiness: How friends help us live longer and happier lives with Professor Robin Dunbar
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#39 Expression & Happiness: Visualising Happiness with Designer Stefanie Posavec
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 emotio...
#38 Determination & Happiness: Finding happiness in challenging times with Christine Handy
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 hap...
#37 Creativity & Happiness: Find your creative capacity in everyday life with Girija Kaimal
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#36 Balance & Happiness: How to create more balance in your life with Tessa Van Keeken
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 bala...
#35 Achievement & Happiness: How to accomplish more without burnout with Cath Bishop
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
#34 Bonus Episode; Best of &Happiness - Kitty's Last Episode :( How to be happy
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#33 Burst of Happiness: How to create more Purpose in life
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#32 Burst of Happiness: How Environment you are in impacts your happiness
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does the environment you're in impact your happiness and why the heck does it have such an effect. Support the showLearn more: https://theha...
#31 Burst of Happiness: How to be Optimistic
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
#30 Burst of Happiness: How to Rest well
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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? We...
#29 Burst of Happiness: How have positive Personal Impact
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kitty & Klaudia look back on Innovation, Jokes, Kindness and Luck and how those things can affect your personal Impact. Whether it&apos...
#28 Burst of Happiness: How to build happy Relationships
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month Kitty & Klaudia look back over topics Empathy, Freedom, Gratitude and Habits and discuss how important they are to relationships in a t...
#27 Burst of Happiness: How set Goals in uncertain times
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
#26 Zest & Happiness: How to have more energy
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kitty and Klaudia concentrated on incorporating zestful activities into their daily schedule even on the days when they were feeling rather ...
#25 Yes & Happiness: How to make happier and smarter decisions
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...