#301 Why we need the Alphabet of Happiness by Klaudia Mitura
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—it's essential fortification for making positive change in the world.
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Show Notes
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—it's essential fortification for making positive change in the world.
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
- We do really need a place and space for happiness and joy to fortify ourselves, to keep going, to make positive change.
- Finding our happiness and everyday joy is a form of resistance.
- The language isn't patronising. It doesn't make you feel bad. It is very much optional, and it gives you lots of ideas that work for your life and where you are.
- Over a quarter of adults in the UK report they are unhappier than they were 18 months prior.
- This stagnation in wellbeing is heavily influenced by financial pressures, chronic health issues, and a sense of post-pandemic stagnation.
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Resources for Why We Need the Alphabet of Happiness
- Check out Klaudia's website: thehappinesschallenge.co.uk
- 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
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- Access the Podcast Episode Guide with clickable links
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- Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
- Leave me a message on my SpeakPipe
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