Across all studies, the feelings of isolation and loneliness comes up as a main source of depression and life dissatisfaction.

For this conversation, I had the pleasure to meet with psychological architect Erin Peavey who specializes in designing places that create more connectedness and happiness in our modern life. 

How do architectural designs affect our happiness?

How much of our environment should we control, without turning into a chronically dissatisfied perfectionist?

What are the common mistakes to avoid, and what are the simple tricks to foster a happy and effective environment?

What can we do to enhance our social life, and get out of the loneliness epidemic?

We cover all of this and Erin's unique Six Design Principles for Social Connectivity in this enriching discussion.

Listen in for a fun time combined with insights on how to make your personal and business spaces work for you. 

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Is it easier to be happy in our society as an introvert or an extrovert? How can we protect our happiness in the era of social media, dramatic news, and constant notifications?

In this engaging chat with the brilliant mind of Tobias Wahlqvist, we explore the successful tips he has used to address his negative outlook on life, and how he transformed it for a happier experience.

Join us in this conversation to discover why anyone should even strive to be happy, the secrets to a happier life, a realistic approach to regaining control over the impact of media on our happiness, and practical tips for happiness tailored to the most analytical and introverted among us!

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Want to dive deeper into the impact of news on happiness and Tobias insights?

You can watch his TEDx talk "Why reducing exposure to news makes you happier" and learn more in his book "Skip the news": https://skippanyheterna.se/skip-the-news/

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"You can become unhappy by trying to spend your way to happiness"

In this conversation with Daniel Sachau, we chat about how can we use money to be happy, when to choose purpose over passion, and key learnings from his 30+ years of experience researching, teaching and navigating the beauty and challenges of finding meaningful work and building a life which brings us satisfaction.

Listen until the end for a key advice that will guide you in deciding what to do next in life.

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Can you really hack your life to make good “luck” happen? And does being lucky makes us be happy?

With her background as a game designer, Nickole Li brings a fresh perspective and answer to these two questions.

In this Conversation on Happiness, I chat with Nickole about the true nature of luck, her strategies for mood management, and the art of finding joy in life's smallest moments. Listen in to hear about her perspective on the game of life, seéking balance instead of happiness, and our societal connection to well-being.

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Renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister has experimented and documented a wide range of methods to catch the secrets of a successful and happy life, even turning himself into a design project and creating a 7-years long documentary depicting the highs and lows of his personal experimentation.

In this Conversation on Happiness, I chat with Stefan to discover his insights from this incredible journey, and what we can learn from art, design and creativity to lead a successful and happy life.

You can find other captivating ideas about the state of the world in his collaborative book: "Now is better"

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"Happiness is generally experienced in how we spend our time."

We often think about time management skills as a productivity tool, but what if they could also help us be happy?

In this fun and insightful conversation with Laura Vanderkam, you'll discover unconventional self-care strategies that work better than a bubble bath, why being less busy or having more freedom might not be the secret to happiness and what you can do instead.

Being a mother of 5 and managing an impressive career, Laura still makes time for activities which nurture her career success, personal happiness and family commitments.

If you think you have too much to do, and too little time to be happy, or if traditional time management advice seem impossible to apply in your busy life, listen in to ear a relatable and effective down-to-earth approach to time management and happiness.

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I had heard before that acceptance is key to success and happiness, but never actually got the full idea of what that means and how to embrace it, until this chat with Srikumar Rao. In this heartfelt conversation, we chat about the different ways one can unlock lasting happiness and how acceptance serves as a foundation for meaningful action.

Listen in to this illuminating conversation as we delve into the power of mindset shifts, embracing challenges, and discovering happiness within.

Srikumar is full of wisdom to navigate the days.

For more deep dive into his work, you can check out his latest book Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots.

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This bonus episode is a replay from the show Teleportation Hour hosted on Clubhouse about growing a community of happiness enthusiast.

You can join their Circle here for weekly inspirations.

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How can you find happiness even far away from home?

That's is the question I asked Guillaume, a French engineer working in New York.

In this conversation, we chat about the core elements that he focuses on to nurture his happiness and how he balances living far away from his family to make the most of an exciting journey.

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Sometimes we wonder why can't we just be grateful and happy for what we have?

It's a legitimate question, but it's also okay to be sad and disappointed at times.

It may not be the most positive way to look at things, but it is a healthy way to process difficult circumstances.

Denying or burring negative feelings is not the secret to happiness. Quite the contrary. 

Approaching a milestone birthday in the mist of unusual circumstances, this time Orlande is the one being interviewed for her insights on happiness.

The result is a very complete conversation where we cover many different aspects of happiness: from finding what makes us happy, to succeeding at projects which bring meaning to our life.

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