An Audio Guide to Happiness

Welcome!

Wed, 09 May 2018 20:04:55 GMT

Happiness isn't just feeling good. It's a skill. This exclusive Spotify playlist from the Savvy Psychologist podcast will help you feel ready for anything, with zero-judgement and science-backed tools you can use today to turbocharge your happiness. So whether you're looking to bounce back from a challenge or launch yourself into a life you love, you've pressed play at the right time. Listen on for the ultimate guide to a happier, healthier mind.

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1: 5 Benefits of Gratitude

Wed, 09 May 2018 20:03:34 GMT

Gratitude has roared onto the positive psychology scene. And while it’s intuitive that feeling thankful and appreciative improves our outlook—and indeed, our lives—why is it so good for us? What does it do?

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2: 7 Beliefs of Emotionally Healthy People

Wed, 09 May 2018 20:01:52 GMT

How does our outlook on life, the world, and the future affect our health and well-being? Savvy Psychologist reveals 7 big beliefs healthy people share.

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3: 5 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion

Wed, 09 May 2018 20:00:37 GMT

Self-criticism can be a healthy motivator or an opportunity for learning. But too often we go overboard, lashing ourselves with insults and magnifying our faults. How to re-balance? Enter self-compassion: rather than judging yourself when things go wrong, you comfort and care for yourself. Here are 5 ways to practice self-compassion.

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4: How to Get Into a State of Flow

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:59:34 GMT

when you’re in flow, you feel in full control, focused, and un-self-conscious. You have a sense that what you are doing is important and you look up and wonder where the time has gone—an hour can pass in what seems like a moment. Here are 10 tips to help you get started.

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5: The Best Social Anxiety Hacks for Any Occasion

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:57:58 GMT

Socially anxious moments are universal: we’ve all felt that self-conscious urge to hide. Here are Savvy Psychologist's top 3 social anxiety hacks to help you feel comfortable and confident.

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6: 3 Big Benefits of Giving

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:56:40 GMT

Abraham Lincoln said, “To ease another’s heartache is to forget one’s own.” To that end, Savvy Psychologist explains how giving can actually benefit the giver even more than the recipient. Check out the 3 big benefits of altruism.

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7: Why Money Doesn't Equal Happiness

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:55:23 GMT

Life is full of stressors, and for most, money is right at the top of the list. Author and financial expert Jean Chatzky shares how taking small steps to reduce financial stress increases the well-being of ourselves and our relationships.

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8: What to Do (and Not Do) When You Feel Insecure

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:51:26 GMT

Whatever you call it—self-doubt, insecurity, inadequacy—it’s a universal phenomenon. We can all relate to feeling as insecure as a newly-launched cryptocurrency. Luckily, there is lots we can do.

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9: Anxiety, Depression, or Both?

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:50:19 GMT

Anxiety and depression are both challenging disorders—to make matters worse, nearly 50% of people diagnosed with depression can also be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and vice versa. Here are five big similarities.

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10: 5 Ways to Use a Journal to Get Healthy

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:48:36 GMT

With the mindfulness movement in full swing and the gratitude movement gaining steam, keeping a journal is a timely (and popular) New Year’s resolution. Here are 5 tips to supercharge your writing.

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11: How We're Doing Introversion Wrong

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:47:26 GMT

There’s never been a better time to be an introvert. But sometimes introverts miss the mark, push introversion too far, and end up feeling isolated. Author and self-described professional introvert Sophia Dembling talks about the ways we get introversion wrong and how to get it right.

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12: 5 Psychological Studies to Reboot Your Summer

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:46:14 GMT

Here are five ways to ensure your answer to, “What are you up to this summer?” won’t be lame or involve heavy doses of fictionalized enhancements.

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13: 6 Ways to Build Your Resilience

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:43:30 GMT

Like grit, executive functioning, and mindfulness, resilience is a buzzword these days. But what does it really mean to be resilient? How do we rebound from setbacks? Here are six ways to rally, rebound, and plain old bounce back.

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14: Busting the Myths of Meditation with Dan Harris

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:41:28 GMT

Award-winning journalist and news anchor Dan Harris busts the myths that stop you from meditating. Plus! A short guided meditation for you try right now.

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Thanks for listening!

Wed, 09 May 2018 19:39:48 GMT

Thanks for listening to this Savvy Psychologist Audio Guide to Happiness. Savvy Psychologist is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network, where you can find more mental health tips from yours truly, as well as grammar advice from Grammar Girl, healthy eating tips from Nutrition Diva, and all kinds of other advice from a range of experts. All Quick and Dirty Tips shows are available on Spotify, so if you like what you hear, subscribe to get weekly updates. And you can get even more tips, including archive articles and how-tos, from www.quickanddirtytips.com.

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