The Happiness Challenge

By Klaudia Mitura

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Hello happiness seekers! I’m Klaudia Mitura, and I’m on a mission to explore the best happiness habits that science has to offer. Like so many others, the pandemic cut me off from family and work — so I decided to use my training as a psychologist to discover what science can tell us about the art of happiness. What I found set me on a path to joy — and now I’m sharing my journey with you. Each month I publish linked episodes where I speak to a leading expert, put their tips to the test, and share my findings (and feelings). From mindfulness to exercise and random acts of kindness, I’ll be shining a light on the simple happiness habits that can bring more joy to our lives. So join me as I embark on this challenge — and together we can become more successful, resilient, and happy. Klaudia is a work psychologist, Chief Happiness Officer, and the Learning and Development Manager at the Science Museum Group in the UK. In September 2025 she published The Alphabet of Happiness — available to order now: https://mybook.to/AlphabetofHappiness Check out Klaudia’s website for more information and downloadable resources: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/

Episode Date
#224 Scrolling vs. Connection: The Surprising Truth About Screen Time from the World Happiness Report 2026
Mar 20, 2026
#223 Connection Counts: How Kindness and Sharing Meals Can Transform Your Wellbeing Lessons from the World Happiness Report 2025
Mar 10, 2026
#222 The Age Curve: How Happiness Changes Over a Lifetime: Data from the World Happiness Report 2024
Mar 03, 2026
#221 Write It Out: What Science Says About Journaling for Improved Wellbeing
Feb 19, 2026
#220 How to Find Your Journaling Style?
Feb 05, 2026
#219 Write Your Way to Happiness: Practical Journaling Habits with Madeline McQueen
Feb 03, 2026
#218 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest BONUS – 6 Tiny Habits to Improve Your Wellbeing in 2026
Jan 19, 2026
#217 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 10 – Lock It In & Level Up Your Lifestyle
Jan 16, 2026
#216 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 9 – Show Yourself Some Compassion
Jan 15, 2026
#215 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 8 – Celebrate the Benefits
Jan 14, 2026
#214 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 7 – Add a Social Boost
Jan 13, 2026
#213 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 6 – Remember the Why
Jan 12, 2026
#212 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 5 – Plan for Messy Real Life
Jan 09, 2026
#211 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 4 – Add a Tiny Reward
Jan 08, 2026
#210 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 3 – Use Cues, Not Motivation
Jan 07, 2026
#209 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 2 – Get Prepared and Make It Easy
Jan 06, 2026
#208 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 1 - Choose Your Tiny Wellbeing Habit
Jan 05, 2026
#207 From Rigid Goals to Gentle Growth: Anne-Laure Le Cunff’s Tiny Experiments
Jan 05, 2026
#206 What does science say about self-belief?
Dec 11, 2025
#205 The Confidence Quest: 7 Days to Rewire Your Inner Voice
Dec 04, 2025
#204 Are We Wired for Confidence? Exploring the Neuroscience of Self-Belief with Caroline Brewin
Dec 02, 2025
#203 Five ways to shift from “stuck” to “flow”
Nov 25, 2025
#202 Why We Feel Stuck — What’s Happening in the Brain
Nov 13, 2025
#201 From Stuck to Flow: Moving Through Fear into Fulfilment with Sarah Rozenthuler
Nov 11, 2025
#200 The Alphabet of Happiness” 26 Day Boost: Wrap Up
Oct 31, 2025
#199 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: Z for Zest
Oct 30, 2025
#198 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: Y for Yes
Oct 29, 2025
#197 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: X for Xfactor
Oct 28, 2025
#196 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: W for Wonder
Oct 27, 2025
#195 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: V for Values
Oct 26, 2025
#194 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: U for Uncertainty
Oct 25, 2025
#193 The Alphabet of Happiness 26 Boost: T for Time
Oct 24, 2025
#192 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: S for Self-Image
Oct 23, 2025
#191 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: R for Resilience
Oct 22, 2025
#190 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: Q for Questions
Oct 21, 2025
#189 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: P for Play
Oct 20, 2025
#188 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: O for Ordinary
Oct 18, 2025
#187 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: N for Nature
Oct 17, 2025
#186 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: Interlude
Oct 16, 2025
#185 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: M for Meaning
Oct 15, 2025
#184 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: L for Luck
Oct 14, 2025
#183 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: K for Kindness
Oct 13, 2025
#182 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: J for Jokes
Oct 11, 2025
#181 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: I for Innovation
Oct 10, 2025
#180 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: H for Habits
Oct 09, 2025
#179 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: G for Gratitude
Oct 08, 2025
#178 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: F for Freedom
Oct 07, 2025
#177 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: E for Empathy
Oct 06, 2025
#176 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: D for Dreams
Oct 04, 2025
#175 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: C for Courage
Oct 03, 2025
#174 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: B for Boundaries
Oct 02, 2025
#173 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: A for Acceptance
Oct 01, 2025
#172 The Alphabet of Happiness Boost: The Kick off
Oct 01, 2025
#171 Back to Work: AI as Your Career Coach: Smart Prompts for Learning & Growth
Sep 29, 2025
#170 Back to Work: Mental Clarity: How to Find Headspace in a Chaotic Workday and Refocus on What’s Important
Sep 23, 2025
#169 Back to Work: Facing Imposter Syndrome: Thriving When Everything Feels New
Sep 16, 2025
#168 Back to Work: Nurturing Joy at Work: Small Habits for Big Happiness Gains
Sep 09, 2025
#167 Back to Work: Finding Flow: Getting Back Into a Productive Rhythm after Holidays
Sep 02, 2025
#166 Summer Break: Back from Holiday but Feel Worse? Here’s Why (and What to Do)
Aug 12, 2025
#165 Summer Break: Can’t Switch Off? Try These 5 Research-Backed Tricks for Real Rest During Holidays
Aug 05, 2025
#164 Summer Break: Traveling Soon? Here’s How to Actually Feel Happy While You’re Away
Jul 23, 2025
#163 Summer Break: 7 Micro-Adventures That Can Change Your Whole Summer
Jul 15, 2025
#162 Summer Break: Is Your Brain Tired? The 5-Minute Daily Habits That Make Your Brain Feel Like It’s on Holiday
Jul 08, 2025
#161 How to Be Kind Without Burning Out
Jun 24, 2025
#160 Ten Simple Acts of Kindness to Brighten Your Week
Jun 12, 2025
#159 Redelivered to Hope: The Power of Kindness with Berndatte Russell
Jun 10, 2025
#158 Turning Tension into Trust: How to Heal and Grow After Difficult Conversations
May 20, 2025
#157 Building Bridges: Guide to Navigating Tough Conversations
May 08, 2025
#156 Braving the Hard Talks: The Power of Difficult Conversations to Build Stronger Bonds
May 06, 2025
#155 Three Effective Strategies for Overcoming Social Comparison to Stay Content in Life
Apr 22, 2025
#154 Cultivating Happiness with PERMA Model
Apr 10, 2025
#153 Unlocking Free Happiness: Fostering Positivity with Dr. Vikki Barnes
Apr 08, 2025
#152 How to Soften What We Say to Our Partners: Discussing Attachment Styles
Mar 25, 2025
#151 Cultivating Secure Attachments: A Pathway to Emotional Wellness
Mar 13, 2025
#150 Why We Love the Way We Do: a Deep Dive into Attachment Styles with Dr. Kathrine Bejanyan
Mar 11, 2025
#149 Unlock Self-Care: 6 Unusual Well-Being Habits to Try in 2025!
Feb 18, 2025
#148 The Happiness Reset at Work: Your Guide to a Fulfilling Career (Wrap-up)
Feb 04, 2025
#147 The Happiness Reset at Work: Mastery: Showcase Your Strengths
Jan 30, 2025
#146 The Happiness Reset at Work: Mastery: Learn in the Flow of Work
Jan 29, 2025
#145 The Happiness Reset at Work: Mastery: Grow and Apply your Potential
Jan 28, 2025
#144 The Happiness Reset at Work: Belonging: Foster Connection at Work with Kate Jones
Jan 23, 2025
#143 The Happiness Reset at Work: Belonging: Remove Barriers to Connection at Work
Jan 22, 2025
#142 The Happiness Reset at Work: Belonging: Build Meaningful Relationships at Work
Jan 21, 2025
#141 The Happiness Reset at Work: Purpose: Create a Vision Board with Christine Brown-Quinn
Jan 16, 2025
#140 The Happiness Reset at Work: Purpose: Set Goals and Celebrate Wins
Jan 15, 2025
#139 The Happiness Reset at Work: Purpose: Concentrate on the bigger picture
Jan 14, 2025
#138 The Happiness Reset at Work: Fairness: Be the Rebel at Work with Michelle Hartley
Jan 09, 2025
#137 The Happiness Reset at Work: Fairness: 3 Powerful Boundary Setting Tips
Jan 08, 2025
#136 The Happiness Reset at Work: Fairness: Navigate Justice at Work
Jan 07, 2025
#135 The Happiness Reset at Work: Autonomy: Master Influence with Sarah Langslow
Jan 03, 2025
#134 The Happiness Reset at Work: Autonomy: 3 Hacks to Build Trust With Others
Jan 02, 2025
#133 The Happiness Reset at Work: Autonomy: Focus on What Matters to You
Jan 01, 2025
#132 The Power of Laughter: My Reflections on Daily Joy Practices
Dec 19, 2024
#131 Laughter Exercises: Reclaiming Joy in a Busy World (Join the Challenge)
Dec 05, 2024
#130 Smile and Stretch: Discovering Laughter Yoga with Cat Googe
Dec 03, 2024
#129 From Overwhelm to Balance: How to Consume News Mindfully
Nov 26, 2024
#128 The Surprising Impact of News on Your Happiness: What You Need to Know
Nov 07, 2024
#127 Hopeful Headlines: Finding Optimism with Fix the News
Nov 05, 2024
#126 Breathe Better, Live Better: Insights from My Breathwork Challenge
Oct 29, 2024
#125 Transform Your Mood: 3 Breathwork Techniques to Try This Month (JOIN THE CHALLENGE)
Oct 10, 2024
#124 Breathing Your Way to Happiness: The Power of Breathwork with Isabel Tew
Oct 08, 2024
#123 Six coaching questions to reflect on your happiness
Sep 10, 2024
#122 Five ideas for measuring and tracking happiness
Aug 13, 2024
#121 Bust five happiness myths that hold you back
Jul 09, 2024
#120 Top 10 ideas for action from series 4 to boost your happiness
Jun 11, 2024
#119 Three shortcuts to mindful eating to boost your gut-brain health (WHAT HAVE I LEARNED)
May 28, 2024
#118 Five ways to improve gut - brain health before eating (JOIN THE CHALLENGE)
May 16, 2024
#117 How to achieve vibrant wellbeing with gut-brain health with Dana Chapman
May 14, 2024
#116: How to reflect on financial wellbeing? (WHAT HAVE I LEARNED)
Apr 23, 2024
#115: Does money make us happier? Deep dive into research (JOIN THE CHALLENGE)
Apr 11, 2024
#114 How much money makes you happy with Peter Komolafe
Apr 09, 2024
#113 How to assess and optimise your sleep quality?
Mar 26, 2024
#112 Four factors impacting sleep quality
Mar 07, 2024
#111 Optimise your Sleep with Dr Sophie Bostock
Mar 05, 2024
#110 How to stay more curious at work WHAT HAVE I LEARNED(PART 3)
Feb 27, 2024
#109 Three ways to stay curious at work JOIN THE CHALLENGE (PART 2)
Feb 08, 2024
#108 Stay curious at work with Stefaan van Hooydonk
Feb 06, 2024
#107 HACK #25: Enjoy Cozy Moments with Friends
Jan 31, 2024
#106 HACK #24: Take a sound healing break
Jan 30, 2024
#105 HACK #23 Take time to seek new experiences
Jan 29, 2024
#104 Hack #22: Read poems and words that inspire
Jan 26, 2024
#103 HACK #21 Set up a feel good folder
Jan 25, 2024
#102 HACK #20 Be kinder at work
Jan 24, 2024
#101 HACK #19: Give yourself a break with gratitude
Jan 23, 2024
#100 HACK #18: Get creative and playful
Jan 22, 2024
#99 HACK #17 Go for a walk in nature and engage in colour therapy
Jan 19, 2024
#98 Hack #16: Take a moment to ponder what "connection" means to you
Jan 18, 2024
#97 HACK #15 Give your brain a workout with neurobics
Jan 17, 2024
#96 HACK #14 Schedule a date night with a loved one
Jan 16, 2024
#95 HACK #13: Keep healthy with laughter
Jan 15, 2024
#94 HACK #12: Understand how to nourish yourself
Jan 13, 2024
#93 HACK #11 Set up your resilience toolbox
Jan 12, 2024
#92 HACK #10 Start a day by setting an intention
Jan 11, 2024
#91 HACK #9: Build your personal brand
Jan 10, 2024
#90 HACK #8: Schedule a curiosity hour
Jan 09, 2024
#89 HACK #7: Use positive affirmations
Jan 08, 2024
#88 HACK #6 Build a positive morning routine
Jan 06, 2024
#87 HACK #5: Reflect on your strengths
Jan 05, 2024
#86 HACK #4 Subscribe to positive news
Jan 04, 2024
#85 HACK #3: Write down your biggest dream
Jan 03, 2024
#84 HACK #2: Create your bucket list of 50 quests
Jan 02, 2024
#83 HACK #1: Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Jan 01, 2024
#82 Four ways to reconnect with nature to feel happier (WHAT HAVE I LEARNED)
Dec 19, 2023
#81 Three ways nature impacts your happiness (JOIN THE CHALLENGE)
Dec 07, 2023
#80 Finding strength and comfort in Nature with Ben Goldsmith
Dec 05, 2023
#79 What is neuroplasticity and how to engage in neurobics to be happier?
Nov 14, 2023
#78 How to feel more joy in life PART 3 (WHAT HAVE I LEARNED)
Oct 24, 2023
#77 Two ways to feel more joy & kickstart your feel good chemicals JOIN THE CHALLENGE (PART 2)
Oct 05, 2023
#76 Kickstart your feel-good chemicals with Tanith Carey
Oct 03, 2023
#75: How to relax and unwind with sound healing WHAT HAVE I LEARNED (PART 3)
Sep 26, 2023
#74 How sound healing can help you to relax JOIN THE CHALLENGE (PART 2)
Sep 07, 2023
#73 Relax and unwind with sound healing with Supriya Nagarajan EXPERT VIEW (PART 1)
Sep 05, 2023
BONUS: #72 Five sources of confidence and self-belief
Aug 29, 2023
#71 How to feel confident more often: WHAT HAVE I LEARNED (PART 3)
Aug 22, 2023
#70 Three steps to feeling confident more often: JOIN THE CHALLENGE (PART 2)
Aug 03, 2023
#69: Feel confident more often with Ashleigh Frater: EXPERT VIEW (PART 1)
Aug 01, 2023
#68: How to shift your mood on demand: WHAT HAVE I LEARNED (PART 3)
Jul 25, 2023
#67: Two practical ways to shift your mood on demand: JOIN THE CHALLENGE (PART 2)
Jul 06, 2023
#66: Shift your mood on demand with Dr. Sean Sullivan: EXPERT VIEW (PART 1)
Jul 04, 2023
#65 Last episode of season 3: Exploring Happiness with Phil Street: What Makes Us Happy?
Mar 16, 2023
#64 Xfactor &Happiness: Leveraging your Strengths for Meaningful Living with Nic Jackson
Mar 08, 2023
#63 Work-Life Fit & Happiness: Achieving Balance with Elizabeth Batalla
Feb 28, 2023
#62 Bonus Episode: 3 Positive Affirmations to Soothe Your Negative Self-Talk
Feb 17, 2023
#61 Voice &Happiness: Transforming Your Inner Voice with Ela Senghera
Feb 14, 2023
#60 Bonus Episode: 5 Steps to Decrease Your Fear About Uncertainty
Feb 03, 2023
#59 Uncertainty & Happiness: Why being Braver is Key to Your Happiness with Caroline Pankhurst
Jan 31, 2023
#58 Bonus Episode: Four Questions to Help you Foster Self-compassion and Self-trust
Jan 26, 2023
#57 Trust & Happiness: Building Self-Trust and Finding Happiness with Laura Cruise
Jan 17, 2023
#56 Bonus Episode: Starting New Year with Self-Reflection: 15 Powerful Coaching Questions
Jan 01, 2023
#55 Bonus Episode: Holidays &Happiness: How to stay happy during Christmas
Dec 19, 2022
#54 Society & Happiness: Why happiness of society should matter to us with Jon Yates
Dec 06, 2022
#53 Reflection & Happiness: How to reflect and listen well with Tamsin Hartley
Nov 22, 2022
#52 Quiet Quitting &Happiness: What is quiet quitting at work with Elle Whitehead-Smith
Nov 08, 2022
#51 Poetry & Happiness: Get a Poetry Prescription with Deborah Alma
Oct 25, 2022
#50 Opportunities & Happiness: How to access and create fair opportunities with Margaret Ochieng
Oct 11, 2022
#49 Bonus Episode: Happiness during challenging times with Leyla Okhai and Klaudia Mitura
Oct 01, 2022
#48 Nature & Happiness: Spend more time in nature with Dr. Lucy Loveday
Jul 26, 2022
#47 Music & Happiness: Why music makes you happy with Clare Maddocks
Jul 12, 2022
#46 Love & Happiness: How to find and be happy in love with Macy Matarazzo
Jun 28, 2022
#45 Kids & Happiness: How to raise happy children and stay happy yourself with Kevin Maguire
Jun 13, 2022
#44 Joy of Food &Happiness: How to overcome emotional eating with Emma Townsin
May 24, 2022
#43 Identity & Happiness: How to expand our internal stories to be happier with Leyla Okhai
May 03, 2022
#42 Happiness at Work: How to be happy at work with Rachel Gilfrin & Klaudia Mitura
Apr 19, 2022
#41 Grief & Happiness: How to heal from loss with Shelley F. Knight
Apr 05, 2022
#40 Friendships & Happiness: How friends help us live longer and happier lives with Professor Robin Dunbar
Mar 22, 2022
#39 Expression & Happiness: Visualising Happiness with Designer Stefanie Posavec
Mar 08, 2022
#38 Determination & Happiness: Finding happiness in challenging times with Christine Handy
Feb 22, 2022
#37 Creativity & Happiness: Find your creative capacity in everyday life with Girija Kaimal
Feb 08, 2022
#36 Balance & Happiness: How to create more balance in your life with Tessa Van Keeken
Jan 25, 2022
#35 Achievement & Happiness: How to accomplish more without burnout with Cath Bishop
Jan 18, 2022
#34 Bonus Episode; Best of &Happiness - Kitty's Last Episode :( How to be happy
Nov 29, 2021
#33 Burst of Happiness: How to create more Purpose in life
Sep 29, 2021
#32 Burst of Happiness: How Environment you are in impacts your happiness
Jul 15, 2021
#31 Burst of Happiness: How to be Optimistic
Jun 08, 2021
#30 Burst of Happiness: How to Rest well
Apr 27, 2021
#29 Burst of Happiness: How have positive Personal Impact
Mar 31, 2021
#28 Burst of Happiness: How to build happy Relationships
Feb 24, 2021
#27 Burst of Happiness: How set Goals in uncertain times
Jan 29, 2021
#26 Zest & Happiness: How to have more energy
Jan 05, 2021
#25 Yes & Happiness: How to make happier and smarter decisions
Dec 29, 2020
#24 Xmas & Happiness: How to truly have happy holidays
Dec 25, 2020
#23 Wonder & Happiness: How to be curious to explore alternatives
Dec 22, 2020
#22 Values & Happiness: How to find your internal compass
Dec 15, 2020
#21 Unknown & Happiness: How to embrace change and embracing change and face the unknown
Dec 08, 2020
#20 Time & Happiness: How to spend time wisely
Dec 01, 2020
#19 Social Media & Happiness: How to be happy on social media
Nov 24, 2020
#18 Resilience & Happiness: How to stay resilient in the face of challenges
Nov 17, 2020
#17 Questions & Happiness: How to ask questions to connect with others
Nov 10, 2020
#16 Play & Happiness: How to embrace the power of play
Nov 03, 2020
#15 Ordinary & Happiness: How to appreciate the simple things in life
Oct 27, 2020
#14 Numbers & Happiness: How to measure your wellbeing
Oct 20, 2020
#13 Meaning & Happiness: How to find internal drive and purpose
Oct 13, 2020
#12 Luck & Happiness: How have more luck and create own opportunities
Oct 06, 2020
#11 Kindness & Happiness: being compassionate to others and yourself
Sep 29, 2020
#10 Jokes & Happiness: How to laugh more often and put others at ease
Sep 08, 2020
#9 Innovation & Happiness: How to innovate and be creative
Sep 01, 2020
#8 Habits & Happiness: How to build wellbeing habits that stick
Aug 25, 2020
#7 Gratitude & Happiness: How to look on the bright side
Aug 18, 2020
#6 Freedom & Happiness: How to feel empowered and focused
Aug 11, 2020
#5 Empathy & Happiness: How to be empathetic and forgive others
Aug 04, 2020
#4 Dreams & Happiness: How to set bold dreams and be excited about the future
Jul 28, 2020
#3 Courage & Happiness: How to have more courage to get the happiness you want
Jul 16, 2020
#2 Boundaries & Happiness: How to set healthy boundaries and be assertive
Jul 16, 2020
#1 Acceptance & Happiness: How to radically accept emotions
Jul 16, 2020