Compassion is a biological necessity. It’s separate from sympathy or empathy, and as Bowlby puts it, “our brains are biologically designed to respond to the care and kindness of others”.

Compassion

Would you like to feel a little happier? Hey, don’t worry; you’re not alone.

We all have times when we want life to be easier, and for things to feel less stressful.

Positive Psychology - aka “the science of what makes life worth living” - suggests that, while our happiness levels have a “set point” we return to regardless of triumph or disaster, we also have the power to nudge that dial in a more positive direction.

Anya Pearse is a facilitator and writer with an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology. She knows from study and lived experience how to overcome challenges and nudge herself towards feeling more resourceful, more resilient, more self-compassionate - and more happy.

Each week, join her and producer Mark Steadman as they unpack the science of happiness one letter at a time, offering advice, resources, and a friendly voice to remind you that you're not alone.

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Would you like to feel a little happier? Hey, don’t worry; you’re not alone. We all have times when we want life to be easier, and for things to feel less stressful. Positive Psychology - aka “the science of what makes life worth living” - suggests that, while our happiness levels have a “set point” we return to regardless of triumph or disaster, we also have the power to nudge that dial in a more positive direction. Anya Pearse is a facilitator and writer with an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology. She knows from study and lived experience how to overcome challenges and nudge herself towards feeling more resourceful, more resilient, more self-compassionate - and more happy. Each week, join her and producer Mark Steadman as they unpack the science of happiness one letter at a time, offering advice, resources, and a friendly voice to remind you that you're not alone.

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