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 this quirk of human behavior “hedonic adaptation”. We enjoy the novelty of the cheri ... Show More
Dec 2019
Money, Your Brain, and Buying Happiness (Bestie) #151
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
50m 33s
Feb 2025
The Most Dangerous Trap in Life
<p>A few months ago, I had an experience that stopped me in my tracks. It was a reminder that sometimes in life, the things we pray for can become the things we complain about, but only if we let them.</p><p><br>How many times has the thing your younger self dreamed of become the ... Show More
5m 52s
Sep 2023
STRUGGLE is a STEPPING STONE: How to Turn FEAR into FULFILLMENT
Life can sometimes become routine and monotonous, causing us to lose touch with the vibrant, fully engaged feeling that makes us truly alive. In this episode, Brendon explores practical strategies, mindset shifts, and powerful techniques to help you regain your sense of aliveness ... Show More
20m 2s
Feb 2023
Happiness 2.0: The Reset Button
<p>Many of us rush through our lives, chasing goals and just trying to get everything done. But that can blind us to a very simple source of joy that's all around us. This week, in the final installment of our Happiness 2.0 series, psychologist <a href="https://psychology.berkele ... Show More
55m 27s
Mar 2024
‘Re-sparkling’: The science behind embracing variety and rejecting habituation
While good habits and rituals are beneficial, brain scientists and psychologists also say the key to a fulfilling and happy life is novelty, variety, and disruption from our routines. In her book Look Again; The Power of Noticing What Was Always There, co-author and MIT neuroscie ... Show More
51m 59s
Jan 2023
How to Feel the Goodness of Life
Even though we know how precious life is, we still deal with stress, challenges, and even boredom. In this episode, recharge yourself so that you can feel the day with depth and passion. “You have to condition yourself to feel the day. This means you have to notice moments, appre ... Show More
9m 28s