Creating Happiness

Howdy Amigos

Today we're starting a conversation on what romanticizing your life actually means and how to do it. You'll learn :

- How to use your ability to be envious of other people's lives to romanticize your own

- The relevance of the reticular activating system in romanticizing your life

- Where I go on the internet to get inspiration on things to do to romanticize my life

- How to play IRL Sims (the ultimate game of romanticization)

- And what savouring is and why you should be doing it

Much love and enjoy✨

Mentions

Molly's tiktok : https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdVhaNTS/

Hannah Connolly's socials : https://linktr.ee/hanauchocolat?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9d86f206-63ff-48f8-9308-546a7739fc6d

Links to my socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠

This episode we're talking about what's been going on in my life for the past couple of months and what I’ve taken away from them, including:

- Why being a fresh uni graduate can be so difficult

- What happiness *really* is

- Ways in which you can change your routine to help yourself when you're struggling mentally

- The importance of practicing healthy habits when you're NOT struggling

- Why a low patch can springboard you to new heights

And a lil bit more

Sending extra love and hugs to anyone who's going through a rough time, we've got this❤️

Bisous xxxx

Mentions

10% Happier podcast episode : https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dapiXqC7Xw2ikB9MT0sjN?si=bbff83fd7cbf419f

The region beta paradox :

https://youtu.be/tWH0pcCJp4c?si=A6DShXxT0F4aMc97

Links to my socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod

Today's episode is all about perfectionism and we're going to cover:

- Why black and white thinking makes so much sense to perfectionists

- Why you'd rather do no work than do less than a perfect day's work

- Where perfectionism stems from and how it's a coping mechanism for fear

-How perfectionism holds you back from your dreams and what it does to you emotionally

-The difference between perfectionism and high standards

-How to start overcoming it

And lots more, including a few personal stories and a Mario Kart analogy🏎

Love you all xxx

Other episode mentions:

The Psychology of your 20s : 86. Perfectionism and academic anxietyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1gnwX20d4m3DJRIWiyEvUV?si=0d48srjCT-K_6xGEvzEpkg

The Psychology of your 20s : 298. How to make your life more funhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4VQf13ODyWN1XahxN4X2Mh?si=rw8jKpTtTLu3_4xUQTnZKg

Creating Happiness episode 6. Journaling exercise timestamp : 23:30

Links to my socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod

This is my Sunday/Monday reset/self care day routine that I forgot to say I definitely do not do every single Monday because I'm a working girly. Hope someone is persuaded to create their own and maybe get a new favourite day of the fortnight.

Hannah Connolly's socials :https://linktr.ee/hanauchocolat?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9d86f206-63ff-48f8-9308-546a7739fc6d

My favourite meal prep recipe : https://www.liveeatlearn.com/marry-me-chickpeas/

Tam Kaur's sunday reset : https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdfBXb8D/

Links to my socials:⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod

⁠⁠⁠Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned: 

Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠⁠

Today we're talking about why building healthy habits is *genuinely actually seriously* so so SO life changing (and I very rarely use that phrase), and I give you 4 to choose from to get started with info on how they're actually going to help.

Mentions

Michael Smoak's tiktok on healthy living

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd6SBTCX/

Michael Smoak's tiktok on the benefits of walking

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAQtzl4uoYo/?igsh=aDJtaGF5ODFwb3Zq

Kate's tiktok on doing things that make YOU happy

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd696oSM/

Journal recs

Journal - tamkaur.comIntelligent Change: The Five Minute Journal - Daily Gratitude Journal for Happiness, Mindfulness, and Reflection - Undated Life Planner : Intelligent Change: Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies

Forgot to mention Shelby Sacco also has her own guided journal

SAD TO SAVAGE A Self-Love Journal by Shelby Sacco - Daily Gratitude and Affirmation Journal with Educational Material and Examples. A Simple Undated Hardcover Daily Guided Self-Love Journal for More : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies

The online pilates studio I've been using :

Pilates | Katy Bath Pilates

Time Stamps

00:00 : how podcasting is going

06:27 : why healthy living will make you happier

15:03 : words to keep in mind when getting started

19:48 : healthy activities to get started with

21:14 : exercise

34:49 : walking

40:17 : journaling

45:45 : reading

53:36 : homework

56:10 : most important message of today

*References*

- A lot of the information shared in this episode, specifically on the effects of exercise and the sun on our hormones/ circadian rhythm, comes from The DOSE effect, TJ Power (excellent book could not recommend enough)

- Another noteworthy article I read whilst researching for this episode was Exercise is as effective as antidepressants for many cases of depression.Links to my socials:

⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠⁠

Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:

Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠⁠

Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠⁠

Hello fellow ex-cavemen, hope life's been treating you well.

Today we're talking about how modern civilisation has brought your happy hormone production to a crashing halt, the symptoms you're displaying as evidence, why your dopamine system in particular is f*cked and where we can start making lifestyle changes to raise those levels and get our moods, motivation and energy up and kicking again.

Big shoutout to TJ Power and his incredible new book, The DOSE effect, for supplying much of the info shared in this episode.

Also forgot to say I've been recovering from an extremely obnoxious cold for like a month so apologies for the snotty nasally voice.

Love you all loads and loads and loads, thanks for listening, hope it helps xxx

Links to TJ's podcast interviews:On Purpose with Jay Shetty - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rAASzKqNTROfD6mCruPGi?si=NFVF28eSQoydmpr7UH8XyA

(Lol 20 minutes was a massive overestimate - Pornography addiction discussion : 33:47-43:09)

Human Nature Podcast -

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0G9J66gogeSq9i9m7j3xXi?si=HI9-i03BRpmrTqVFxGlnwQLinks to my socials:⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned: Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠

This is a bit of a change-of-perspective pot luck episode - let's chat about the RAS and positivity, how suffering and happiness go hand in hand, the unique benefits of losing relationships and a lil bit more. Love yous xxx

Links to my socials:

⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠

Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:

Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠

Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠

This chat is coming from a personal place of a life spent surrounded by voices telling me that expressing my emotions, talking about my struggles and choosing my own values (if they weren’t hard work and stoicism) was weak and wrong. It probably won't be all that relevant to everybody but if you can relate to any of the things that I recall thinking, experiencing or being told, I hope this can help. Love you xxx

Self harm discussion time stamps: 18:18 - 23:03

Article mentioned: https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-wellbeing/anxiety-stress-generation-z-work-b2685720.html

Links to my socials:

⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠

Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:

Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage:⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠

Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast:⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠

Here this week to tell you that you can workout in your PJs and sleep in your makeup if that's what the day requires, plus tools I use during my *trickier* weeks to stay chipper. Love ya

Link to Helena Mairi's tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdAWTNuS/

Links to my socials:

⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠

Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:

Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠

Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠⁠

Welcome BACK I missed y'all and hope you had lovely Christmasiez

Today I rant about new years resolutions (I don't like em) and then ramble about jealousy, shame and future worry. I love you, you're fabby, fanks for listening 

Bisous xxx

⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠

Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:

Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠

Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠⁠