Are you making happiness a daily reality? The truth is, most of us have fallen into a routine where we're just surviving, not thriving. Our brains are wired to keep us safe, not happy—and that’s where the problem begins. We settle for less, waiting for weekends, vacations, or "someday" to finally feel alive. 

But in this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Brian Dubow shed light on a simple yet powerful approach designed to rewire your brain for happiness, one small step at a time.

Brian Dubow is the Founder of Hit of Happiness, where he helps individuals and organizations live more intentional and fulfilling lives through coaching, consulting, and community events. He is certified in happiness studies and passionate about health and wellbeing. 

Things you will learn from this episode:

• The “magic” of happiness framework

• Building the habit of mindfulness

• How physical activity boosts happiness

• Cultivating gratitude to rewire your brain for happiness

• Bringing back your childlike sense of inspiration

• Why connections matter and how to build them

Brian’s five-step framework will help you break out of autopilot and rediscover what it feels like to truly live every day.

Resources:

• Hit of Happiness: Reframe Your Reality: https://hitofhappiness.com/ 

• The Hit of Happiness Podcast: https://hitofhappiness.com/latest-pod-episodes

• Project Smile by Hit of Happiness: https://hitofhappiness.com/project-smile

• #66Happy Guide eBook: https://hitofhappiness.com/%2366happy-guide 

• #66Happy Habit Building Program: https://hitofhappiness.com/%2366happy 

Books:

• Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life.https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome/dp/1544534655