Purpose

You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. 

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In this podcast episode John explains how you can let go of your anxiety by focusing on the things your are good at and acknowledge it. But mostly he emphasizes that it is important to find out what you get joy out. In a simple way! The 1-minute challenge: can I embrace for one minute the best version of me? 

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SociaLife contains the most important tools to improve your relationships and friendships. After this module, you will have learned more about different topics, such as meeting people or deepening existing friendships.

You can choose from 6 topics and each module lasts about 25 minutes. With support from a personal (free) e-coach and tips based on scientific research.

You can follow this module for free via Moodlift.

In the Know Yourself Challenge, you are your own researcher and subject. How well do you know yourself? And does more self-knowledge help strengthen our mental wellbeing? Examine yourself and your environment and discover pieces of the puzzle. How did you become who you are? Can you improve your wellbeing with sports, mindfulness or by going into nature? And how do you give meaning to your life? 

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Not sure what you want, what you are good at or what drives you? Do this exercise to find more connection with yourself and what your qualities are!

What are you grateful for? When you know what you are grateful for, you often feel happier and know what you are working so hard for. Do this exercise to become more aware of gratitude.

Busch's book is a well-researched exploration of an essential life skill we can all learn in a few simple steps: a serendipity mindset. By learning how to recognize serendipity, act on it and share it, we can use uncertainty as a path to a happier, more purposeful and successful life.

After explaining the principles of positive psychology, in this journal Dominik invites you to reflect on your day, make writing a habit and reflect positively on yourself and your day. You will discover what makes you happy so that positive thoughts and new positive habits will naturally emerge.

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Chief Business Officer of Google Mo Gawdat decided to approach the phenomenon of happiness like an engineer: examine the provable facts and apply analytical logic. He set himself the goal of finding a happiness formula that could be applied over and over again to everyone's life, with happiness as a predictable result - every time.

According to the Japanese, everyone has an Ikigai: a reason for existence. In this book you will read how to find your own Ikigai. Did you know that Utrecht University also offers a training called 'Find your Ikigai'? Here you will work on the questions in the book together with a trainer/coach.

In A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle provides a blueprint for a society based on spiritual values. In this society we care for the earth and can find true fulfilment.

With humor and empathy, author Brené Brown talks in this documentary about what it takes to put courage above comfort in a society characterized by uncertainty, scarcity and fear.

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Ikigai is a Japanese concept that combines 2 words: “iki” which means "life" and “gai” which means “purpose” and refers to one's reason for existence. This Ikigai personality test will help you find your Ikigai or life's purpose to help guide your ambitions.

Complete the test via this link.