Happiness

The right playlist can help keep you motivated, focused and determined to finish a great workout. We sit down with Live Happy science editor Paula Felps on what it takes to create the perfect exercise playlist and we create a playlist for you to use during your workouts. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to create a playlist to motivate you during exercise Characteristics to look for in great workout songs How to arrange your playlist for peak performance Listen to the entire playlist we created on this episode:

Jan Stanley is an executive coach, consultant, speaker and facilitator who helps individuals and organizations thrive. Jan is well versed in the practical side of change, and is adept at finding just the right tool, system or method to enhance performance or to find joy and meaning in all that we do. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program, where she is seen as an expert on using ceremony and ritual to enhance daily well-being. What you'll learn in this podcast: How goals contribute to a fulfilling life Why goals and resolutions fail and what to do to increase rates of success How to commit to your goals once you've established them Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download a free ebook Fresh Start: The Science and Practice of Designing Your Days

Genella Macintyre is an author and international trainer and consultant with a focus on improving the quality of personal and professional living. Topics of her workshops include dealing with difficult clients and customers, working with colleagues, managing conflict through conversations, and leading remote teams. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to determine your stress reducing style The critical role of a positive state of mind How to trigger a relaxation response Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a copy of Five Steps to Reducing Stress: Recognizing What Works Visit Genella's website and Facebook page

'Tis the season for giving thanks! We say it time and again that gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to share happiness and feel authentic happiness. We sit down with Live Happy science editor Paula Felps to talk about how to create the perfect gratitude playlist. What you'll learn in this podcast: How the arrangement of a playlist affects you The power of music to become more mindful How to appreciate the little things Listen to the entire playlist we created on the episode:

Dr. Srikumar Rao joins the Live Happy Now podcast again to help us learn how to stop the negative mental chatter that we all experience from time to time. Dr. Rao has helped thousands of executives and entrepreneurs all over the world discover deep meaning. His methods have enabled them to achieve quantum leaps in effectiveness. Graduates of his workshops have become more creative and more inspiring leaders. He conceived the innovative course Creativity and Personal Mastery course that he teaches in London and New York. Students found it so overwhelmingly powerful that it remains the only business school course in the world to have its own alumni association. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to overcome negative self talk How to have deeper connections with others How to combat toxic personalities Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about The Rao Institute

After a melt down on live television, ABC News’ Nightline anchor Dan Harris knew he needed to make a change in how he approached his career and his overall happiness. Dan joins this episode of Live Happy Now to share how he has learned to become just 10% happier at a time, how he reduced stress without losing his edge and found self-help that actually works. What you'll learn in this podcast: People with all types of personalities have the ability to meditate How just a few minutes of meditation a day can help alleviate stress Apps you can use to help you meditate Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download Dan's podcast 10% Happier and receive the free guided meditations from Joseph Goldstein Download the 10% Happier app on iTunes Follow Dan on Facebook and Twitter

Srikumar Rao, Ph.D., has helped thousands of executives and entrepreneurs all over the world discover deep meaning. His methods have enabled them to achieve quantum leaps in effectiveness. Graduates of his workshops have become more creative and more inspiring leaders. He conceived the innovative Creativity and Personal Mastery course that he teaches in London and New York. Students found it so overwhelmingly powerful that it remains the only business school course in the world to have its own alumni association. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to dramatically reduce and possibly even eliminate stress in your life. How to form deeper, more meaningful relationships. How to feel more purpose and meaning in day-to-day work and activities. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download Srikumar's article "Stop. Think. Live!" Learn more about The Rao Institute. Request a syllabus from srikumarsrao@gmail.com.

Raj Raghunathan is professor of marketing at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. He is interested in exploring the impact that people’s judgments and decisions have on their own happiness and fulfillment. Raj also has an online course on happiness with over 120,000 students from literally every country in the world. What you'll learn in this podcast: Why happiness doesn't just feel good, but is also functional. Why the happiness of the smart and successful people matters a lot for everyone—including the not-so-smart-or-successful. What one could do, starting today, to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Find Raj on Facebook. Purchase a copy of If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy?

Zelana Montminy, Ph.D., is a leading figure in positive psychology, bringing a unique and varied skill set to the well-being realm. Zelana is the author of 21 Days to Resilience, which is ranked No. 1 on Amazon’s Mental Health Hot New Releases, and she speaks around the world on the topic of resilience. What you'll learn in this podcast: Resilience can be taught. Happiness should be a byproduct of your life, not the end goal. The true superpower of happy people. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a copy of 21 Days to Resilience. Follow Zelana on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.