The Porsche In the Garage Syndrome

Don't think of gratitude as an end in itself. Use it as a step to let your own talents shine through. Positivity can lead to new adventures and great success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati ... Show More

Research shows that personality isn't set in stone, and understanding that change is possible can make you more able to find new approaches to happiness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

It's often too easy to miss pleasures and amazing experiences that are right in front of you. The great violinist Joshua Bell proved that with a simple experiment Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor ... Show More

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<p>Today's episode is all about knowing what to value in life. The quote "I'd rather cry in a Ferrari than smile in my leased Honda" facilitates a dangerous mindset. &nbsp;Happiness comes easier when we understand that our want for material items is most likely an effort to impre ... Show More

<p>Embrace life’s everyday graces as sacred gifts. The dangerous thing about shiny toys and material treasures is that they become your drug of choice. They bring fleeting excitement and amazing inspiration only until they become your new normal. The positive psychologists call t ... Show More

<p>Today's episode is all about knowing what to value in life. The quote "I'd rather cry in a Ferrari than smile in my leased Honda" facilitates a dangerous mindset. Happiness comes easier when we understand that our want for material items is most likely an effort to impress oth ... Show More

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! In the midst of all the festivities, now is a good time to ask ourselves: “Buying new stuff makes us happy, right?” Well if you have a need that is now being met, there is certainly some value that item is now providing. But value isn’t the sam ... Show More

There are many things in life we think we want, and often because we feel like they'll be good for us. But sometimes we get the things we thought we wanted only to realize that it wasn't that good for us after all. Today's episode is about that. Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More

The path to learning your lesson is not an easy one. Car enthusiasts might overspend, but if it’s a great life experience, has it been worth it? Amrin in San Jose, CA has a short commute, wants something fun, and wants some driving homework. Andrew P. in AR needs two cars for two ... Show More

<p>We all think we know what will make us happy: more money. A better job. Love. But psychologist <a href="https://profiles.ucr.edu/app/home/profile/sonja">Sonja Lyubomirsky</a> says happiness doesn't necessarily work like that. This week, we explore why happiness often slips thr ... Show More