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Better Than Before with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the blockbusterNew York Timesbest-sellersBetter Than Before,The Happiness ProjectandHappier at Home.On her popular weekly podcastHappier with Gretchen Rubinshe discusses good habits and happiness with her sister Elizabeth Craft. In this episode Live Happy COO, Co-Founder and Editorial Director DeborahHeisztalks about the power of habits in creating a happier and more successful life. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to think about your own habits in a way that will help you succeed The common misconceptions about habits How to help someone else change a habit Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Accessfree downloadson habits Take the free quiz onThe Four Tendencies Purchase a copy ofBetter Than Before Thank you to our partner -AARP LifeReimagined!
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Find Your Happiness Trigger with Valorie Burton

Valorie Burton is a best-selling author and speaker who helps people "get unstuck" and "be unstoppable" in every area of their lives. As a certified personal and executive coach, Valorie has served hundreds of clients in more than 40 states and nine countries, and is the founder of The Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute. In this episode Live Happy Co-Founder, COO and Editorial Director Deborah Heisz talks with Valorie about identifying your personal happiness triggers, how to bounce back from stress and adversity, and how to savor each moment every day. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to identify and utilize happiness triggers The key to maximizing career opportunities The ability to bounce back from stress and adversity faster Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Take thefree happiness assessment test Purchase a copy ofGet Unstuck, Be Unstoppable Thank you to our partner -AARP LifeReimagined!
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The Happiness Track with Emma ​Seppälä

EmmaSeppäläis Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education as well as the author ofThe Happiness Track: How to Apply the Science of Happiness to Accelerate Your Success. Her areas of research include positive organizational psychology, health psychology, cultural psychology, well-being and resilience. In this episode Live Happy COO, Co-Founder and Editorial Director DeborahHeisztalks with Emma about what happiness is according to science and the ability to bounce back from difficulties in life. What you'll learn in this podcast: The science of happiness The link between resilience and long-term success The importance of self-compassion Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a copy ofThe Happiness Track FindEmmaonFacebook Follow Emma onTwitter Thank you to our partner -AARP LifeReimagined!
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Learning to Unplug from Work with Christine Carter

In this special podcast series, we have partnered with top well-being experts to help coach five members of our Live Happy team on how to make better choices and build habits that lead to more fulfilling lives. Through this series we'll tackle life-changing topics such as improving communication with others, managing negative thinking, overcoming chronic insomnia, setting life goals and learning to unplug from work. In this episode, Live Happy science editor Paula Felps talks with Christine Carter who is a sociologist and senior fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and author of The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Work and Home. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to improve the ratio of positive to negative emotions Easy-to-implement strategies to help you reduce your stress at work The myth of more Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Find out more about the 90 Days to a Happier You project Read about Donna Stokes and her journey to unplugging from work Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!
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Setting Career Goals with Caroline Miller

In this special podcast series we have partnered with top well-being experts to help coach five members of our Live Happy team on how to make better choices and build habits that lead to more fulfilling lives. Through this series we'll tackle life-changing topics such as improving communication with others, managing negative thinking, overcoming chronic insomnia, setting life goals and learning to unplug from work. In this episode Live Happy magazine Science Editor Paula Felps talks with Caroline Miller who has been a pioneer with her ground-breaking work in the areas of goal setting/accomplishment, grit, happiness and success. She is recognized as one of the world’s leading positive psychology experts on this research and how it can be applied to one’s life for maximum transformation and growth. What you'll learn in this podcast: The science of goal-setting The link between happiness and success How to cultivate the mindset and behaviors that can create grit Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Find out more about the 90 Days to a Happier You project Read about Chris Libby and his journey to better goals Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!
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Overcoming Chronic Insomnia with Michael Breus

In this special podcast series we have partnered with top well-being experts to help coach five members of our Live Happy team on how to make better choices and build habits that lead to more fulfilling lives. Through this series we'll tackle topics like improving communication with others, managing negative thinking, overcoming chronic insomnia, setting life goals and learning to unplug from work. In this episodeLive Happymagazine Science Editor Paula Felps talks with Michael Breus, Ph.D., a Clinical Psychologist as well as aDiplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. As the subject of sleep continues to gain momentum in our sleep-deprived society, Michael has become a widely recognized leader in this ever-evolving field and serves on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show. Dedicated to raising awareness of both medically diagnosed sleep disorders and the importance of quality sleep for all, Michael is on a mission to develop innovative education and communication programs. What you'll learn in this podcast: The problem with technology How sleep affects your personal health The simple equation to find out if you have insomnia How to get the best night's sleep Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download thefree e-book10 Things Great Sleepers Do Download the free e-bookAt Least 3 Sleep Challenges Women Face Find outmore about the90 Days to a Happier Youproject ReadaboutShelley Levittand her journey to better sleep VisitSleepCenters.orgto find a sleep facility near you Thank you to our partner -AARP LifeReimagined!
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Managing Negative Thinking with Karen Cassiday

In this special podcast series, we have partnered with top well-being experts to help coach five members of our Live Happy team on how to make better choices and build habits that lead to more fulfilling lives. Through this series, we'll tackle topics like improving communication with others, managing negative thinking, overcoming chronic insomnia, setting life goals and learning to unplug from work. Karen Cassidayis the president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America as well as owner of the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago—the first private clinic in the Chicago area to offer exposure-based treatment for anxiety disorders. Karen has multiple published articles in the area of anxiety disorders, and she is an internationally recognized expert on the treatment of anxiety and related disorders in children through adults. In this episode,Live Happymagazine Science Editor PaulaFelpstalks with Karen about the causes and difficulties with worry and how to overcome it. What you'll learn in this podcast: How the intolerance of uncertainty sets people up for worry What makes worry worse Why misperceiving worry can mask your true concerns A simple exercise to ease your anxiety Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Find outmore about the90 Days to a Happier Youproject ReadaboutKim Bakerand her journey to less worry Find out more about theAnxiety and Depression Association of America DownloadSelf-help for Anxiety Managementin theApple App StoreandGoogle Play Thank you to our partner—AARP LifeReimagined!
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Improving Communication with Others with Michele Gravelle

In this special podcast series we have partnered with top well-being experts to help coach five members of our Live Happy team on how to make better choices and build habits that lead more fulfilling lives. Through this series we tackle topics like improving communication with others, managing negative thinking, overcoming chronic insomnia, setting life goals and learning to unplug from work. Michele Gravelle is a consultant with Triad Consulting where she works with the authors of the bestselling books: Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, and Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well. Michele also facilitates executive education programs at the Harvard Negotiation Institute and Duke Corporate Education. In this episode Live Happy magazine Science Editor Paula Felps talks with Michele about the obstacles to effective communication and how to improve your communication with others. What you'll learn in this podcast: The importance of personal responsibility in communications The power of inquiry and empathy How to present your message in a way that the other person will listen to you How to create trust in a conversation so that everyone involved feels heard Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download a free sketch note of this episode Read 6 Steps to Healthier, More Productive Conversations Learn more about the 90 Days to a Happier You project Read more about Susan Kane who was featured in this episode Purchase a copy of Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Purchase Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!
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3 Steps to Lasting Change with Tal Ben Shahar

Tal Ben Shahar, Ph.D., is an author and lecturer who taught Harvard University’s most popular course on positive psychology and its third most popular course on the psychology of leadership. Tal is also a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Wholebeing Institute, Happier.TV, Potentialife and the Maytiv Center for Research and Practice in Positive Psychology. In this episode Live Happy COO, Co-Founder and Editorial Director Deborah Heisz talks with Tal about the three steps to lasting change and what you can do to help make your resolutions succeed. We also listen in on a conversation from our recent cover shoot with Jillian Michaels about her keys to living a happier life and share what's inside the February 2016 issue ofLive Happymagazine. What you'll learn in this podcast: Rituals or practices you can use to create lasting change Why failing at your goal the first time can actually be a good thing A preview ofLive HappymagazineFebruary 2016 issue Links and resources mentioned in this episode: VisitTalBenShahar.com VisitHappier.TV Thank you to our partner -AARP LifeReimagined!
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New Year, New You with Michelle Segar

MichelleSegar, Ph.D., is a motivation scientist and author of the critically acclaimedNo Sweat! How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness. She is also the Director of the Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center (SHARP) at the University of Michigan, chair of the U.S. National Physical Activity Plan’s Communications Committee and a leading authority on what motivates people to choose and maintain healthy behaviors. With the new year upon us, we explore what really motivates us to make and keep resolutions as well as what we can do to successfully reach our health and fitness goals. What you'll learn in this podcast: Why your New Year's Resolutions tend to fade away after just a few weeks What you can do differently to make "sticky" resolutions that last How to assess your resolutions Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Take theNo Sweat Resolutions Quiz Download afree chapterfromNo Sweat! How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness Thank you to our partner -AARP LifeReimagined!
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