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The Happiness Playbook
by Michael Anderson and LaRee Florence
Looking for more happiness and fulfillment in your life? The Happiness Playbook is here to help. We encourage you to improve you outlook on life regardless of your circumstances. We call this shift in perspective, or paradigm, Play Theory, a set of life changing principles that improve relationships, increase creativity and strengthen overall well being. We believe that happiness is a skill and not a circumstance. So let's get practicing. Play Theory Principles Be Present Let Go & Play Accept & Build Look Outward Visit practicehappiness.org for more information.
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How Gratitude Impacts Your Happiness
Your Happiness is up to you! Start being happy today by following our happiness practice. Practicing happiness can be done without money, material or fame. It all starts with reframing your mindset. Play Theory Principles for your Happiness Practice ⚽️Be Present 🏀Let Go & Play 🏐Accept & Build...
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Increase Your Happiness with 4 Simple Skills
Your Happiness is up to you! Start being happy today by following our happiness practice. Practicing happiness can be done without money, material or fame. It all starts with reframing your mindset. Play Theory Principles for your Happiness Practice ⚽️Be Present 🏀Let Go & Play 🏐Accept & Build...
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The Hidden Side Effect of Kindness (Reacting to Neal K. Shah)
Does Kindness really change your DNA or help you live longer? How have you felt when you are kind to others? Do you think kindness will increase the length of your life? Play Theory Principles for your Happiness Practice ⚽️Be Present 🏀Let Go & Play 🏐Accept & Build 🏈Look Outward Our Websites:...
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Be Happy Regardless of Your Circumstances
What is your mountain to climb? Do you have a circumstance that is hard to grapple with? It's easy to let our current situation get us down rather than taking the opportunity to triumph over it. We may even have fun on the journey! Play Theory Principles for your Happiness Practice ⚽️Be Present...
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Overcome Fear/Anxiety Through Story Telling
Do you tell yourself horrible negative stories? Well turns you are like everyone else. We all tend to be to hard on ourselves when we deserve kindness. We are not talking about being optimistic, rather reframing your story can allow you to have positive progress in your life. Play Theory…
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3 Steps to Active Listening (How to Be a Better Friend)
Are you active listening, or allowing yourself to get distracted? In this episode, we dive into active listening and break down the 3 simple steps to becoming a better listener so you can show up for the people who matter most. Active listening is an easy way to show you care. Learn how to be...
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In Memory Of A Real Man And Father
FUNDRAISER for the LAPOINTE FAMILY: https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/lapointe-family-help LINK to the written tribute https://takenotetroupe.org/about/news/ Answer this in the comments: How do we find peace when tragedy strikes? "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness...
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One Question Will Improve Your Happiness
Do you have an experience with asking "What is needed?" Let me know in the comments how Look Outward "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #play #happiness #practice Play Theory Principles for living & practice ⚽️Be Present 🏀Let Go & Play 🏐Accept & Build…
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This Won't Go Viral... and that's OK!
How is your slow build going? Let us know in the comments how you accept your circumstances and build on them! *also answering some questions about Ryann Bailey* "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #play #happiness #acceptandbuild Play Theory Principles for...
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Stop Being a Victim pt. 2
What do you think about victim mentality? Let us know in the comments! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #happyhacking #happiness #victimmentality Play Theory Principles for living & practice ⚽️Be Present 🏀Let Go & Play 🏐Accept & Build 🏈Look Outward Our...
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Stop Being A Victim (And Start Taking Control)
What do you think about victim mentality? Let us know in the comments! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #happyhacking #happiness #victimmentality Play Theory Principles for living & practice ⚽️Be Present 🏀Let Go & Play 🏐Accept & Build 🏈Look Outward Our...
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What is happiness? And how we define it...
Is happiness a circumstance? What do you think? Let us know in the comments! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #podcast #happiness #sadness Play Theory Principles for living & practice ⚽️Be Present 🏀Let Go & Play 🏐Accept & Build 🏈Look Outward Our Website:...
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Should YOU try "10-Second Brain Resets" | Ideas to Thrive Reaction
What happiness hacks do you have? Let us know in the comments! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #podcast #happiness #hacks Play Theory Principles for living & practice Be Present Let Go & Play Accept & Build Look Outward Learn More @...
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How do date at BYU: from the perspective of college students
Have you had positive or negative experiences with dating? Let us know in the comments! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #podcast #happiness #dating Play Theory Principles for Happier living & practice Be Present Let Go & Play Accept & Build Look Outward…
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Interviewing PERSEPHONE from Seeking Persephone (Ryann Bailey)
What did you think about the movie Seeking Persephone? Let me know in the comments and I can relay your message to Ryann Bailey! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #happiness #seekingpersephone #acting Play Theory Principles for living & practice ⚽️Be Present...
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How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving
What helps you connect with others at the dinner table? Let us know in the comments! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #podcast #happiness #happythanksgiving #thanksgiving Play Theory Principles for living & practice Be Present Let Go & Play Accept & Build...
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Imposters to Play
What is PLAY? Let us know in the comments! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #podcast #happiness #happy #play Play Theory Principles for living & practice Be Present Let Go & Play Accept & Build Look Outward EP. 145 Watch On YouTube...
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Fix Your Relationships...Others Need You!
Seek opportunities to LOOK OUTWARD for someone else instead of looking inward. Let us know in the comments how you did! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #podcast #happiness #happy #relationship Play Theory Principles for living & practice Be Present Let Go…
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Words Have Power EP. 143
When was the last time you gave a genuine compliment? Let us know in the comments! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #podcast #happiness #happy #focus #present Play Theory Principles for living & practice Be Present Let Go & Play Accept & Build Look Outward...
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Adult's Don't Play EP. 142
What do you think happiness means? Was the last time you engaged in PLAY? Let us know in the comments! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #podcast #happiness #happy #focus #present Play Theory Principles for living & practice Be Present Let Go & Play Accept &...
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Presence or Focus EP. 141
What do you think happiness means? What do you think presence means? Let us know in the comments! "The Happiness Playbook" exists so you can develop a happiness practice. #podcast #happiness #happy #focus #present Play Theory Principles for living & practice Be Present Let Go & Play Accept &…
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Welcome Back: We know what you want EP. 140
We have been away for a while but have returned to you with "The Happiness Playbook" so you can develop a happiness practice. This isn't just wishful thinking, we discuss real practices that will help you navigate the challenges in your life. Play Theory Principles for living & practice Be…
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You Can Go Around Again
I just returned from a 2 week trip to hike in the Dolomite mountains of Italy. For part of our travel we rented a car. Even though they drive on the same side of the road as here in the USA, driving in Europe can be stressful not knowing what some of the road signs are saying and not…
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How Can I Be Happy? Children Are Starving In China!
Right now someone is in agony. So how can we be happy? Navigating life on this big spinning orb can be tricky. Using the PLAY THEORY principles can help us sort out some tough things, like how to help others who are suffering by being present with our needs so we are in a better position to help...
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Summer PLAY THEORY Tips
The berries are ripe on the vine and the freezer is full of popsicles. I love the feel of hot pavement under my feet and the cool splash of hose water pouring over my toes. I love the long evenings and refreshing mornings. Summer brings changes, growth in the garden, advancements in school…
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What Are You Not Seeing?
Sometimes inspiration comes as a hopeful invitation leading to desired outcomes. And other times it comes as a warning of what not to do in order to avoid an undesirable outcome. This episode has turned into more of the latter. Looking Outward is essential if you want to feel connection…
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Accept It- You Can’t Stop it
Is there anything in your life you want to stop doing? For me in Pickleball it’s missing put away shots that I keep putting into the net instead of past my opponents. Maybe it’s stopping eating junk food or stopping being sarcastic or dismissive when you talk to your parents, spouse or siblings.…
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Play to Win
How have the PLAY THEORY principles helped the NBA superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, develop into the MVP player that he is today? Today we talk about Giannis' early life, his rise to fame and his ability to Let Go and Play in the NBA and in life. There are some inspiring life lessons form this...
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Self Awareness is the Key
Researchers have found that 95% of those polled think they’re self aware but when tested only 10-15% actually are. And that's tricky cause it’s hard to change something that you don’t think needs fixing. Improving our self awareness is worth it though because when we do, we are more in tune with...
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May the 4th
It’s May 4th and for STAR WARS fans that means "May the fourth be with you!" Given, it’s just a multimillion, let’s call it billion dollar movie franchise that not everybody cares about. I however have been changed in profound ways by the characters and storyline of this beloved epic. So I’m…
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Below the Surface
Maybe in life we’re all like waterskiers; some are in the proverbial boat with friends watching the action, some are driving the boat and offering support and suggestions for success. And some of us are in the water. And just like being in the water- some things in life are harder for some than…
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Warts and All
Have you ever tried to erase that part of yourself that you perceive as unattractive or unacceptable. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t wanna be anyone’s joy kill when it comes to improving our self image with a new outfit, a workout routine or even some plastic surgery. To each his or her own. I…
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Blissfully Aware
In this episode we're talking about a happiness power play that can lift you out of depression and alleviate the suffocating force of grief if only long enough to catch your breath for another deep dive into the abyss of despair. Such gasps of air are life saving if you’re in the throes of a...
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Trauma Drama
The long lasting effects of trauma are real. We don't do ourselves any favors by trying to ignore them or take a short cut on dealing with them. We need to Be Present with the uncomfortable emotions which will allow us to eventually Let Go and move past them into a place of greater awareness,...
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127. Improv Yourself
In this episode you may be tempted to call me a liar because what I’m going to share may seem unbelievable to some of you. But I swear on a stack of bibles and my mother’s grave- it’s true. And by the way that’s not a typo in the title. Play of the Week: EVERY time you interact with an other…
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Acknowledge Other’s Experiences
If you’ve you ever thought you heard one thing but ended up being wrong you'll enjoy this episode. Communication can be tricky. Misunderstandings happen despite having more ways of communication available than ever in the history of the world. We all still see things from our own perspective…
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Wanna Build? Accept the Box
Acceptance is necessary before we can build anything. But acceptance can be hard. There are some things we really struggle to accept, like other's opinions and perceptions. What if there was a script to help you develop more acceptance in relationships and conversations? You're in luck cause Tony...
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Shake It Off & Let It Go
Everybody has regrets- some are harmless while others can haunt us for the rest of our lives if we let them. In this episode I'll be sharing some of my regrets and hopefully helping you better manage yours by using the PLAY THEORY principle, Let Go and Play. Play of the Week: Listen to Taylor...
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Practice Now
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 in 3 of all adolescents ages 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder, and these numbers are steadily rising. Adults are no better off. How can Play Theory help turn this trend around? Being in the now dissolves anxiety and regret. In...
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How’s Your Mental Hygiene?
How many of you brush your teeth? Do you do it more than once in awhle? More than once a week? Daily? Twice a day? What would happen if you didn’t? That depends on what you consume. Is your life saturated in empty, societal sugars devoid of nourishing nutrients that instead of fueling you fuels…
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What Gets You Out of Bed?
In this episode we're sharing another Japanese secret to living a long and happy life. Ikigai is having something that makes you want to get up in the morning, work hard and makes you happy. The centurions of Okinawa all have ikigai. In Japan people never really retire, there isn’t even a word…
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Adapt or Die
In this episode we're talking about an idea that contributes to the well being, longevity and happiness of the women of Okinawa: Shikata ga nai, a Japanese concept meaning “it cannot be helped.” Some similar sayings are "roll with the punches," "shake it off" and the musically now infamous “Let…
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119. PLAY THEORY For the Win with Jaydee Sheppard
This week I sit down with one of my favorite people, Jaydee Sheppard. I love her for so many reasons. She is amazing and down to earth. Tune in to learn how PLAY THEORY helped this mom of 8 launch a successful career in a very competitive real estate market, rising to the top 3% in just 18…
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Just Breathe!
Did you know there’s one thing that EVERYONE can do to improve their overall well being and increase their longevity? Have you heard the term breath work? Don’t let the name discourage you cause it’s not hard to do. And the rewards more than make up for any effort. Our ability to control out…
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You Need a Happiness Practice
It takes regular and committed practice to develop and maintain a healthy mental mindset. Every day we have to get up and try again. It takes intention and the commitment to follow through on those intentions Encouragement and support are essential as we take these transformational steps. That’s...
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Make You Dreams Come True
How do we make our dreams come true? What if I said that’s a trick question? You see we are constantly bringing what we’re dreaming about, or in other words focusing on and desiring, into reality. When I desire to binge the next K-Drama on Netflix more than I desire to write curriculum or edit a...
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New Year? NEW START
Good bye 2022! Anyone thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions? New Years’ used to be all about out with the old, in with the new, a chance to start anew; A NEW START. And that’s exactly what I’m super excited to share with you today; 8 foundational Principles for a NEW START to improve your...
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For Happier Holidays 4 Tips
Full disclosure, this is a repost of an episode from last year. Some things bear repeating and these 4 timeless ideas continue to be helpful when put into practice. So make the most of your Holiday season and keep practicing Play Theory! Your presence is the real present Accept and build on the...
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Apology Expected?
Even if someone expects an apology from us we are not obligated to give one unless we feel inclined to do so. It would be egregious to accept the responsibility for all of the disappointment and heartache of others. We can though acknowledge other’s suffering without accepting responsibility for...
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Offering Help to the Grieving
How do we offer support and care for others who are suffering the loss of a loved one? It can be scary if we're afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. The last thing we want is to make it worse. In this episode we'll talk about an immediate loss in my theater troupe and offer some tips and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Looking for more happiness and fulfillment in your life? The Happiness Playbook is here to help. We encourage you to improve you outlook on life regardless of your circumstances. We call this shift in perspective, or paradigm, Play Theory, a set of life changing principles that improve relationships, increase creativity and strengthen overall well being.
We believe that happiness is a skill and not a circumstance. So let's get practicing.
Play Theory Principles
Be Present
Let Go & Play
Accept & Build
Look Outward
Visit practicehappiness.org for more information.
HOSTED BY
Michael Anderson and LaRee Florence
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