In this Summer Break episode of The Happiness Challenge, Klaudia explores why it can be so difficult to truly switch off and relax during holidays, even when we crave rest. Drawing on the science of happiness, she explains how lingering stress hormones and our brain’s “gears” make unwinding a challenge, and shares practical, research-backed strategies for letting go. Give yourself permission to slow down—because real rest isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for your happiness and wellbeing.

In this Summer Break episode of The Happiness Challenge, Klaudia explores why it can be so difficult to truly switch off and relax during holidays, even when we crave rest. Drawing on the science of happiness, she explains how lingering stress hormones and our brain’s “gears” make unwinding a challenge, and shares practical, research-backed strategies for letting go. Give yourself permission to slow down—because real rest isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for your happiness and wellbeing.

#165 Summer Break: Can’t Switch Off? Try These 5 Research-Backed Tricks for Real Rest During Holidays

Hello happiness seekers! I’m Klaudia Mitura and I’m on a mission to explore the best
happiness habits that science has to offer.

Like so many others, the pandemic cut me off from family and work – so I decided to use my training as a Psychologist to discover what science can tell us about the art of happiness.

What I found set me on a path to joy – and now I’m sharing my journey with you! Each month I publish three linked episodes where I’ll be speaking to a leading expert, putting their tips to the test and sharing my findings (and feelings).

From mindfulness to exercise and random acts of kindness, I’ll be shining a light on the
simple happiness habits that can bring more joy to our lives.

So join me as I embark on my challenge and together we can become more successful,
resilient – and happy! 

Klaudia Mitura is the Learning and Development Manager at the Science Museum Group in the UK. In September 2025 she is publishing The Alphabet of Happiness - available to pre-order now: https://mybook.to/AlphabetofHappiness

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Hello happiness seekers! I’m Klaudia Mitura and I’m on a mission to explore the best happiness habits that science has to offer. Like so many others, the pandemic cut me off from family and work – so I decided to use my training as a Psychologist to discover what science can tell us about the art of happiness. What I found set me on a path to joy – and now I’m sharing my journey with you! Each month I publish three linked episodes where I’ll be speaking to a leading expert, putting their tips to the test and sharing my findings (and feelings). From mindfulness to exercise and random acts of kindness, I’ll be shining a light on the simple happiness habits that can bring more joy to our lives. So join me as I embark on my challenge and together we can become more successful, resilient – and happy! Klaudia Mitura is the Learning and Development Manager at the Science Museum Group in the UK. In September 2025 she is publishing The Alphabet of Happiness - available to pre-order now: https://mybook.to/AlphabetofHappiness

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#165 Summer Break: Can’t Switch Off? Try These 5 Research-Backed Tricks for Real Rest During Holidays

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