The Happier Life Project

Emotions play a crucial role in our overall mental health, acting as both messengers and influencers of our psychological well-being. Positive emotions like joy, gratitude, and love can enhance mental resilience, foster strong social connections, and improve our ability to cope with stress. But on the flip side, the more challenging emotions such as sadness, anger, jealousy or anxiety, if persistent and unaddressed, can contribute ...

"What if I die before I have the chance to exist?" An existential crisis, or existential dread, can be described as persistent negative feelings and emotions linked to questioning the value of your life and how you are spending it. An existential crisis may result from intense feelings of despair as you consider questions like, "What is the point?” or “Why does any of this matter?” And these strong emotions can increase when your q...

Breakups can shake your world; emotionally, mentally, and even physically. In the final episode of our romantic relationships mini-series, we’re diving into the pain of separation, the grief that follows, and how to take care of your mental health in the aftermath of heartbreak.

When it comes to our mental wellbeing, the ending of a relationship or the loss of someone we love can leave a profound impact. Going through a breakup oft...

When we explore the link between sex and mental health, it becomes clear that many complex factors are at play. A satisfying and healthy sex life can support emotional wellbeing and boost our mental health. But on the flip side, unenjoyable or painful sex can contribute to anxiety, low mood, and emotional distress. Despite how central sex is to many of our lives, it remains a deeply stigmatised topic. That silence can leave many of...

Continuing The Happier Life Project’s ‘relationship month’ series, this week’s episode takes a powerful look at narcissists, narcissistic abuse, and toxic relationships with Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, licensed clinical psychologist, media contributor, and global expert in narcissistic abuse.

Dr. Z is a three-time published author and host of the podcast Next Up: Narcissism. A leading relationship coach for those experiencing narcissistic...

Dating and communication, whether with a partner or potential partner, can feel overwhelming and confusing. But with the right tools, it can actually be empowering… and even fun! In this episode of The Happier Life Project, we continue our mini-series on romantic relationships and mental health by focusing on one of the most important skills in love: communication.

Criticism, defensiveness, silence, or feeling misunderstood are all...

While the team at My Possible Self is busy behind the scenes working on a podcast revamp for the new season, we didn’t want to go too quiet on you until September! So The Happier Life Project is bringing you a handpicked selection of standout episodes from our archives, starting with a mini-series all about mental health and romantic relationships.

In the first of five episodes, Gabby welcomes Therapy Jeff, a licensed professional ...

Congratulations on completing the Month of Mindfulness Challenge! 🌿

The Happier Life Project is taking a little break from broadcasting while we prepare for an exciting new season of the podcast; complete with a fresh look and format.

Stay tuned for updates on our Instagram page: @mypossibleself

Thank you for being part of our community, we can’t wait to share what’s next with you!

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Generosity is about turning away from self-focused actions and offering our time and attention to the needs of others.

It doesn’t have to be monetary or material, generosity can be as simple as giving someone your full, undivided attention in a conversation, offering a smile to a stranger, or helping someone with a task they’re struggling with.

Generosity is the last of the nine main attitudes of mindfulness, so what better way to ...

Contentment means feeling at peace with who you are, where you are, and what you have. In a world that constantly throws us curveballs and sends messages suggesting we need more to be happy, it’s easy to lose sight of this. But mindfulness can help us reconnect with a sense of inner well-being and self-satisfaction, without needing validation from the outside world.

In today’s practice, try this simple mindfulness exercise to help ...

The practice of mindfulness includes nine key pillars or attitudes, these are: non judging, gratitude, patience, a beginner's mind, trust, non-striving, acceptance, letting go, and generosity. The attitudes support each other and are deeply interconnected. Throughout the month of mindfulness challenge we have been making our way through these pillars and today we are practicing letting go.

Letting go means releasing the emotional b...

This guided meditation is designed to help you find clarity, focus, and a calm sense of control... even on your busiest days. Led by mindfulness practitioner and founder of Mynd, Andrew Swiney, this short session will guide you to quiet mental distractions, reset your energy, and re-centre your attention so you can move through your day with more purpose and productivity.

Whether you're preparing to start a task, feeling scattered,...

Start your day in the best possible way by adding a little mindfulness to your morning routine. In today’s challenge, host Gabby shares two short and simple mindful exercises to help you begin your day with clarity and calm.

If your morning has already passed, no worries, just make a note to try them out tomorrow instead.

Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge 30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and c...

Acceptance means noticing your experience and simply acknowledging it, rather than judging it as good or bad. Many of us grow up with the belief that we need to constantly achieve, improve, or become something more. We're taught, often subtly, that we must “make something” of ourselves.

These unspoken expectations can lead us into a cycle of striving and struggle, always chasing the next achievement, purchase, or version of ourselv...

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a stress-management mindfulness technique. The idea behind PMR is that there is a relationship between a person's mind and body. It works by helping to relieve physical tension, such as tight, aching muscles, through a simple process of tensing and relaxing specific muscle groups.

PMR is a two-step practice: first, you actively tense targeted muscles; then, you release that tension and pay att...

Mindful eating is a powerful technique that helps you slow down, increase your awareness of food, and build healthier eating habits, all while strengthening your relationship with what you eat. In the second of two mindful eating sessions in the Month of Mindfulness Challenge, Gabby shares ways to shift from mindless, to mindful eating, followed by a guided exercise to help you put it into practice.

You’ll need a small piece of foo...

Mindful eating is about tuning into how you feel while you eat, paying attention to the experience with awareness and intention. Being more mindful with food can support better digestion, help you feel satisfied with less, and lead to healthier, more conscious choices. It can also free you from unhelpful eating habits and patterns.

In today’s challenge, Gabby shares simple, practical ways to bring more mindfulness to your meals, wi...

Non-striving is one of the core principles of mindfulness. It’s the conscious decision to let things be as they are, without immediately reacting or trying to change them. With the mindfulness attitude of non-striving, there is no goal other than to simply be yourself. It’s about trying less and being more.

Today’s challenge is an invitation to do just that: to sit and be with yourself for a few minutes, something we often avoid at...

The five C’s of self-esteem are: Competence, Confidence, Character, Connection, and Caring. Day 20 of the Month of Mindfulness Challenge invites you to reflect on each of these key areas, to check in with yourself and assess where you are, and consider what small actions you can take to grow and strengthen your self-esteem.

For this challenge, you’ll need a pen and paper, or you can use your laptop or the notes app on your phone, a...