The Exchange Rate Of Happiness

Do you consider yourself a resilient person?

In Episode 6 I take a look at stress, anxiety and excitement, the causes of these, the physical symptoms and some ways to boost resilience.

The stats are alarming, the number of work-related stress episodes are increasing in the UK with stress as the leading cause for staff taking sick days.

What do you think we should do to help reduce stress and improve wellbeing?

Episode 5 explores the Japanese concept of "Ikigai", finding your life's calling and purpose in the world. Along with ways to measure your Ikigai and some questions you can ask to try and identify your own.

Episode 4 discusses learning theory and explores each of the three zone associated with it; the comfort zone, growth zone and terror or fear zone.

Exploring the ideal environment to learn in, and some of the not so ideal circumstances.

Episode 3 talks about Martin Seligman's Theory of Wellbeing and the elements of PERMA+ that are important in order for us to flourish.

Perhaps one of my favourite psychologists, the field of positive psychology and wellbeing is an ever-growing sector within the world of psychology.

Episode 2 covers loneliness during loneliness awareness week in the UK.

Social isolation is a bigger issue than many realise, this episode highlights the importance of social interaction and connecting with others.

In this episode of The Exchange Rate of Happiness, Tali looks at the science behind happiness and the hormones that are responsible for you feeling happy.