The Happiness Challenge

#224 Scrolling vs. Connection: The Surprising Truth About Screen Time from the World Happiness Report 2026

To celebrate the International Day of Happiness, The Happiness Challenge podcast is dedicating March to the World Happiness Report. In this episode, Klaudia explores the World Happiness Report 2026, released on 20th March, and its timely theme: happiness and social media. Discover what the latest research suggests about why heavy social media use can be linked to lower wellbeing (especially for young people), why passive scrolling fuels social comparison, and how to reshape your relationship with social media so it supports real connection rather than drains it. Plus, Klaudia shares a simple “Social Media Swap” experiment you can try this week to boost belonging and wellbeing. Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store] 📘 Get the E‑book on habit formation: Build One Life‑Changing Habit in 10 Days (10 minutes/day + printable tools + reflection prompts) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store] 🎟️ Join live: How to build wellbeing habits that stick webinar https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars] 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/ [https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/] 📚 Grab a copy of The Alphabet of Happiness from Amazon, Guardian Bookshops, Blackwells, Waterstones, and more. https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book]

#223 Connection Counts: How Kindness and Sharing Meals Can Transform Your Wellbeing Lessons from the World Happiness Report 2025

To celebrate the International Day of Happiness, The Happiness Challenge podcast is dedicating March to the World Happiness Report. In this episode, Klaudia explores the 2025 report’s key findings on connection and kindness. Discover why everyday kindness is more common than we think, how sharing meals boosts happiness and simple ways to feel more connected. Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store] 📘 Get the E‑book on habit formation: Build One Life‑Changing Habit in 10 Days (10 minutes/day + printable tools + reflection prompts) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store] 🎟️ Join live: How to build wellbeing habits that stick webinar https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars] 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/ [https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/] 📚 Grab a copy of The Alphabet of Happiness from Amazon, Guardian Bookshops, Blackwells, Waterstones, and more. https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book]

#222 The Age Curve: How Happiness Changes Over a Lifetime: Data from the World Happiness Report 2024

To celebrate the International Day of Happiness, The Happiness Challenge podcast is dedicating all March episodes to exploring the World Happiness Report - a renowned publication on global wellbeing released especially for this occasion. In this episode, Klaudia dives into the 2024 report’s surprising findings on age and happiness. Tune in to discover: How does our happiness change as we age, and what does the latest science say about it? Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store] 📘 Get the E‑book on habit formation: Build One Life‑Changing Habit in 10 Days (10 minutes/day + printable tools + reflection prompts) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store] 🎟️ Join live: How to build wellbeing habits that stick webinar https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars] 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/ [https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/] 📚 Grab a copy of The Alphabet of Happiness from Amazon, Guardian Bookshops, Blackwells, Waterstones, and more. https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book]

#221 Write It Out: What Science Says About Journaling for Improved Wellbeing

This month on The Happiness Challenge, Klaudia wraps up our journaling series with a deep dive into the science behind the habit. In Part 3, Klaudia shares her personal approach to journaling and encourages you to give it a try - whether you’re a seasoned writer or just curious. While journaling might sound like a soft, fluffy habit, it’s actually been studied for decades. In this episode, Klaudia explores what the research really says about journaling’s impact on stress and wellbeing, breaking down key findings and practical takeaways. Tune in now! Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store] 📘 Get the E‑book on habit formation: Build One Life‑Changing Habit in 10 Days (10 minutes/day + printable tools + reflection prompts) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store] 🎟️ Join live: Happiness Habits Action Plan Workshop (structure + accountability) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars] 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/ [https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/] 📚 Grab a copy of The Alphabet of Happiness from Amazon, Guardian Bookshops, Blackwells, Waterstones, and more.https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book]

#220 How to Find Your Journaling Style?

This month on The Happiness Challenge, Klaudia is diving into the power of journaling! In Part 2 of our series, today’s episode is all about practical tools: Klaudia explores a variety of journaling styles, helps you discover which one fits you best, and shares a set of prompts you can use, even if you’re staring at a blank page. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just getting started, you’ll leave with inspiration and actionable tips to boost your happiness and self-reflection. Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store] 📘 Get the E‑book on habit formation: Build One Life‑Changing Habit in 10 Days (10 minutes/day + printable tools + reflection prompts) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store] 🎟️ Join live: Happiness Habits Action Plan Workshop (structure + accountability) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars] 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/ [https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/] 📚 Grab a copy of The Alphabet of Happiness from Amazon, Guardian Bookshops, Blackwells, Waterstones, and more.https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book [https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book]