Welcome to the 301st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! It’s March and Women’s History Month, and this year’s UN theme is “Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls.”
In this episode, I’m reviewing a completely different kind of book: The Alphabet of Happiness by female author Klaudia Mitura. Discover why cultivating joy and happiness isn’t toxic positivity, but essential fortification for making positive change in the world.
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In today’s show on Why We Need the Alphabet of Happiness
- 01:31 – Why this happiness book matters now and how it differs from toxic positivity.
- 02:08 – Klaudia’s moving story behind the book and podcast, plus links to previous episodes together.
- 03:41 – Current happiness data and context: why UK wellbeing is at a national mood slump.
- 05:33 – The clever A-to-Z book structure and thematic approach, and how to use it your way.
- 09:11 – My final takeaways on everyday joy as resistance and how to connect with Klaudia.
Quotes on Why We Need the Alphabet of Happiness
- The current stagnation of wellbeing in the UK has been influenced by financial pressures, chronic health issues and stress following the pandemic.
- According to the ONS, over a quarter of adults in the UK report being unhappier than they were 18 months ago.
- We really need a place and space for happiness and joy to fortify us, to keep going, and to make positive change.
- The language in this book isn’t patronising and gives you lots of ideas that can work for your life and where you are.
- Finding our happiness and everyday joy is a form of resistance.
Resources for Why We Need the Alphabet of Happiness
- My appearances on The Happiness Challenge podcast:
- Episode #43: Identity and Happiness
- Episode #101, Hack 19: Give Yourself a Break with Gratitude
- Episode #161: Happiness and Personal Development with Klaudia Mitura
- Episode #186: Celebrating the International Day of Happiness
- Download my 10-Step Stress Resource
- Access the Podcast Episode Guide with clickable links
- Check out Klaudia’s website: thehappinesschallenge.co.uk
- Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion here
- Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
- Leave me a message on my SpeakPipe
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