About this episode:
In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen talk with Anna Glynn, a positive psychology teacher and expert on wellbeing. Before starting her own practice, Anna worked in financial services for a decade. Anna talks us through essential tips for combating the tricks our mind can play on us, especially during times of uncertainty. Things we talk about:
- Think more positive at home or while we’re at work
- Highlights the importance of connections with others around — even if you’re living with them 24/7
- How to supercharge your happiness by dialling down negative stimulus and focusing on the good
- Why video calls with friends are an easy way to boost your happiness
- The importance of having and feeling like you have purpose in your day
- The ‘three good things’ intervention and tricking your mind to be happier more often
- Why it’s important to smile each day
Show notes & resources:
- Anna’s website
- Anna’s Instagram
- Stephen Covey: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- The Resilience Project
- Thrive Global
- COVID-19: The Case for Wellbeing
- The Upside of Stress
- How to avoid burnout amid a pandemic
- Flourish (book by Martin Seligman)
- The Happiness Project (book by Gretchen Rubin)
- The things we can control versus those we cannot (from Anna’s blog ‘Circles and Mindsets‘):
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