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Episode twenty nine - Why it helps to be stoic

One of the philosophies that I am interested in is Stoicism. As far as I can see it offers a practical strategy that we can all make use of if we are to increase the levels of happiness, fulfilment, and joy in our own lives. Now Stoicism has a bit of a reputation for being the philosophical stiff upper lip. It has a reputation for emotionlessness. But I thin […]

Episode twenty eight - Why I stop and pause and why you should too (if you want to be happier)

In this podcast episode I talk about how stopping and pausing when we feel frustrated can have a positive impact on the levels of fulfilment, contentment and joy that we experience. It’s a simple strategy and one that, if implemented, can help us to grow through what we go through. So, before stopping and pausing, press play and take another step towards a l […]

Episode twenty seven - Is there a different way?

"Here’s the thing that I’ve been struggling with and slowly accepting: following the rules will only get you so far. If you want to go further, you’ve got to write your own. If you want to truly express yourself creatively, you have to take that leap of faith and you have to ask yourself that most difficult of questions for yourself and by yourself. […]

Episode twenty six - Being optimistic (part two)

I believe that we can all learn to live happier lives; lives are are more fulfilled, content, and joyous. Most of us instinctively know that being optimistic about our lives is probably a good idea for it helps us to see a more positive future. In part two of a two part mini series, I outline some strategies that we can all use to help us to be more optimis […]

Episode twenty five - Being optimistic (part one)

I believe that we can all learn to live happier lives; lives are are more fulfilled, content, and joyous. Most of us instinctively know that being optimistic about our lives is probably a good idea for it helps us to see a more positive future. In part one of a two part mini series, I outline some research that indicates just how powerful being optimistic c […]

Episode twenty four - Stop asking for permission

One of the biggest mistakes that we can make on our quest to experience greater happiness is believing that we need to ask the permission of others in order to do so. In this podcast episode I argue for why we should stop asking for permission to be happier.

Episode twenty three - Going round and round

Part of being happier is simply about learning to accept the fact that we can't continue improving at anything indefinitely. There are always periods of time when improvement stalls and falters. Knowing why this is, and knowing what to do when it happens, can help us to be happier when the virtuous circle of improvement temporarily breaks.

Episode twenty two - Happy places

The takeaway lesson from this podcast episode is this: spending time in a meaningful place is probably more beneficial for our happiness levels that scouring the internet for yet another thing that we don't really need.

Episode twenty one - Minimalism

In this podcast episode I discuss 'minimalism'. Sounds fancy; but it's simple. Minimalism is about thinking carefully about the objects that we own, getting rid of the stuff that we don't need and creating physical and mental space in which happiness can flourish.

Episode twenty - How to get better at anything

Happiness can be hard work. Being content and fulfilled often relies on learning new things, new skills. This can be difficult. Where do we start? What are the steps we need to take so that we can focus on getting better at something? How do we get better better at anything? In this episode I look at how the process. What does getting better at something loo […]