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We’re all looking for a little more happiness in our lives, and author Alli Worthington’s new book is designed to give us the map to find it. In this episode, Alli—a business coach, podcaster, speaker and mother of five—tells us how to find greater happiness through simple practices. In this episode, you'll learn: How to create your own happiness trigger Why busyness is such a threat to our happiness The importance or relationships in happiness Links and Resources Click here to download 7 free chapters of The Year of Living Happy Here Facebook: Its.Alli.Worthington Instagram: @alliworthington Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

March is just around the corner, and here at Live Happy that means its time to get ready for the International Day of Happiness on March 20. In this episode, Live Happy marketing manager Britney Chan and editor Chris Libby talk about what the International Day of Happiness is all about, what our #HappyActs are all about and how you can get involved. In this episode, you'll learn: How you can be part of this year’s celebrations How to make your own happiness wall Ways to get your community involved in the celebration Links and Resources How to get involved Create Your Own Wall #HappyActs International Day of Happiness Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

If you’re looking for books that will get your new year off to a great start, this week’s podcast will hit the spot. Live Happy Books Editor Sandra Bilbray tells us about five fantastic books worth picking up and tells us what you can expect to learn from each one. Learn more about each of these books by picking up our Live Happy bookazine, or follow the links below. - Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness and Well-being by Shawn Achor - Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt - The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations by Oprah Winfrey - I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam - Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David, PhD Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

In today’s world, it’s not unusual to have a sense of overwhelm. There’s too much to do and not enough time to do it. On this episode, Dr. Samantha Brody, author of the book Overcoming Overwhelm and founder of Evergreen Natural Health Center in Portland, Oregon, talks about why we’re so overwhelmed and what we can do about it. In this episode, you'll learn: How you can find your “True North” to create a life of alignment How to take an “overwhelm inventory” of every area of your life Steps to begin designing your personal overwhelm solution Links and Resources Purchase her new book Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out Twitter: @DrSamanthaND Instagram: @drsamanthand Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

If you want to get the new year off to a great start, then this is the podcast for you! This week, Live Happy CEO Deborah Heisz joins us to talk about 5 practices that can bring you greater joy in 2019—and beyond. In this episode, you'll learn: Why mindfulness is easier than you think What giving back to others does for you The importance of connecting with others You can learn more about these practices (and more!) in the book, Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and for many people, that’s accompanied by a lot of holiday headaches and seasonal stress. Nancy Jane Smith, author of The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier and Still Accomplish Your Goals, has some helpful (and often humorous) tips on how to survive the holidays with your happiness intact. In this episode, you'll learn: How to “divide and conquer” the holidays with your significant other What you can do before the holidays hit to prepare yourself for a smoother season How to stop worrying about pleasing others—and have a pleasant holiday Links and Resources Sign up for Nancy's free holiday email series, Live Happier Through the Holidays by clicking here. Facebook: NancyJaneSmith Instagram: @nancyjane_livehappier Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

What does it mean to live as a wholebeing? At the Wholebeing Institute, they not only answer that question but offer the tools to make it happen. On this episode, Wholebeing Institute co-founder Megan McDonough explains the science of whole-person well-being and engagement—and how it can elevate us as we enter the new year. In this episode, you'll learn: The principles of wholebeing How to use the SPIRE method to better attain wholebeing Specific skills that can lead to greater health, creativity and motivation After you’ve listened to Megan, download her free online course about SPIRE here. Then learn more about the Wholebeing Happiness online course, which begins in January. Links and Resources Facebook: WholbeingInstitute Twitter: WBInstitute Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Finding more happiness in your life doesn’t have to be hard. In this episode, journalist, New York Times–bestselling author and excavator of fascinating facts Alex Palmer joins us to talk about his latest book Happiness Hacks and how we can use simple science-based shortcuts to increase our daily happiness and well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: The many simple changes you can make to your life that can have a small but significant impact on your well-being. How connecting with nature is a key way to help boost your personal happiness. How technology tends to be bad for happiness, but there are some surprising ways it can actually boost your mood. Links and Resources Purchase his book Happiness Hacks. Twitter: @theAlexPalmer Website: www.alexpalmerwrites.com Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

It’s Thanksgiving week, which means there’s a lot of talk about being grateful and giving thanks. Live Happy CEO Deborah Heisz joins us this week to talk about the amazing power of gratitude and why it’s so important not just at Thanksgiving, but as a daily practice. In this episode, you'll learn: How gratitude enhances your overall well-being Simple practices to increase gratitude on a daily basis How to make the most of your Thanksgiving holiday To learn more about gratitude, read about the hidden power of ‘thank you,’ learn the four gratitude rituals that increase kindness and joy and learn three ways to take gratitude to work with you. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, developmental psychologist and life coach, is an expert in positive psychology, lasting behavioral change and the science of getting unstuck. Through her private practice, she helps women feel as good as their life looks. A graduate of Harvard University and a working mom, she’s lived life on the frontline of the battle with perfectionism. So, she can help you with that, too. In this episode, you'll learn: How to reduce anxiety and stress by going from negative thinking to neutral thinking The key components of what makes someone “happy” How to stop waiting for happiness and start taking action using evidence-based psychology Links and Resources Download Dr. Sasha Heinz's workbook for her Cognitive Coaching Model by clicking here. Website: https://drsashaheinz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsashaheinz/ Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: