Creating Happiness

Anya Simister
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Just a 23 year old self help fanatic with a stubborn conviction that there's always something we can do to create more happiness in our lives, a desire to help us all actualize it and a microphone that I'll work out how to properly use eventually. Links to my socials https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod

  1. 01/09/2025

    17: What's 'Romanticizing your life' all about?

    Howdy Amigos Today we're starting a conversation on what romanticizing your life actually means and how to do it. You'll learn : - How to use your ability to be envious of other people's lives to romanticize your own - The relevance of the reticular activating system in romanticizing your life - Where I go on the internet to get inspiration on things to do to romanticize my life - How to play IRL Sims (the ultimate game of romanticization) - And what savouring is and why you should be doing it Much love and enjoy✨ Mentions Molly's tiktok : https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdVhaNTS/ Hannah Connolly's socials : https://linktr.ee/hanauchocolat?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9d86f206-63ff-48f8-9308-546a7739fc6d Links to my socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠

    31 min

  2. 17/08/2025

    16 : It's Eeyore season again | takeaways from a depressive episode

    This episode we're talking about what's been going on in my life for the past couple of months and what I’ve taken away from them, including: - Why being a fresh uni graduate can be so difficult - What happiness *really* is - Ways in which you can change your routine to help yourself when you're struggling mentally - The importance of practicing healthy habits when you're NOT struggling - Why a low patch can springboard you to new heights And a lil bit more Sending extra love and hugs to anyone who's going through a rough time, we've got this❤️ Bisous xxxx Mentions 10% Happier podcast episode : https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dapiXqC7Xw2ikB9MT0sjN?si=bbff83fd7cbf419f The region beta paradox : https://youtu.be/tWH0pcCJp4c?si=A6DShXxT0F4aMc97 Links to my socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod

    46 min

  3. 03/08/2025

    15: Making sense of perfectionism

    Today's episode is all about perfectionism and we're going to cover: - Why black and white thinking makes so much sense to perfectionists - Why you'd rather do no work than do less than a perfect day's work - Where perfectionism stems from and how it's a coping mechanism for fear -How perfectionism holds you back from your dreams and what it does to you emotionally -The difference between perfectionism and high standards -How to start overcoming it And lots more, including a few personal stories and a Mario Kart analogy🏎 Love you all xxx Other episode mentions: The Psychology of your 20s : 86. Perfectionism and academic anxietyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1gnwX20d4m3DJRIWiyEvUV?si=0d48srjCT-K_6xGEvzEpkg The Psychology of your 20s : 298. How to make your life more funhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4VQf13ODyWN1XahxN4X2Mh?si=rw8jKpTtTLu3_4xUQTnZKg Creating Happiness episode 6. Journaling exercise timestamp : 23:30 Links to my socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod

    52 min

  4. 01/07/2025

    14: Cool kids do their Sunday resets on Mondays

    This is my Sunday/Monday reset/self care day routine that I forgot to say I definitely do not do every single Monday because I'm a working girly. Hope someone is persuaded to create their own and maybe get a new favourite day of the fortnight. Hannah Connolly's socials :https://linktr.ee/hanauchocolat?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9d86f206-63ff-48f8-9308-546a7739fc6d My favourite meal prep recipe : https://www.liveeatlearn.com/marry-me-chickpeas/ Tam Kaur's sunday reset : https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdfBXb8D/ Links to my socials:⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod ⁠⁠⁠Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:  Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠⁠

    47 min

  5. 11/05/2025

    13: The health and wellness girls are onto something

    Today we're talking about why building healthy habits is *genuinely actually seriously* so so SO life changing (and I very rarely use that phrase), and I give you 4 to choose from to get started with info on how they're actually going to help. Mentions Michael Smoak's tiktok on healthy living https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd6SBTCX/ Michael Smoak's tiktok on the benefits of walking https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAQtzl4uoYo/?igsh=aDJtaGF5ODFwb3Zq Kate's tiktok on doing things that make YOU happy https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd696oSM/ Journal recs Journal - tamkaur.comIntelligent Change: The Five Minute Journal - Daily Gratitude Journal for Happiness, Mindfulness, and Reflection - Undated Life Planner : Intelligent Change: Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies Forgot to mention Shelby Sacco also has her own guided journal SAD TO SAVAGE A Self-Love Journal by Shelby Sacco - Daily Gratitude and Affirmation Journal with Educational Material and Examples. A Simple Undated Hardcover Daily Guided Self-Love Journal for More : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies The online pilates studio I've been using : Pilates | Katy Bath Pilates Time Stamps 00:00 : how podcasting is going 06:27 : why healthy living will make you happier 15:03 : words to keep in mind when getting started 19:48 : healthy activities to get started with 21:14 : exercise 34:49 : walking 40:17 : journaling 45:45 : reading 53:36 : homework 56:10 : most important message of today *References* - A lot of the information shared in this episode, specifically on the effects of exercise and the sun on our hormones/ circadian rhythm, comes from The DOSE effect, TJ Power (excellent book could not recommend enough) - Another noteworthy article I read whilst researching for this episode was Exercise is as effective as antidepressants for many cases of depression.Links to my socials: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠⁠ Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned: Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠⁠ Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠⁠

    58 min

  6. 13/04/2025

    12: How to hack your happy hormones and live like a caveman

    Hello fellow ex-cavemen, hope life's been treating you well. Today we're talking about how modern civilisation has brought your happy hormone production to a crashing halt, the symptoms you're displaying as evidence, why your dopamine system in particular is f*cked and where we can start making lifestyle changes to raise those levels and get our moods, motivation and energy up and kicking again. Big shoutout to TJ Power and his incredible new book, The DOSE effect, for supplying much of the info shared in this episode. Also forgot to say I've been recovering from an extremely obnoxious cold for like a month so apologies for the snotty nasally voice. Love you all loads and loads and loads, thanks for listening, hope it helps xxx Links to TJ's podcast interviews:On Purpose with Jay Shetty - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rAASzKqNTROfD6mCruPGi?si=NFVF28eSQoydmpr7UH8XyA (Lol 20 minutes was a massive overestimate - Pornography addiction discussion : 33:47-43:09) Human Nature Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0G9J66gogeSq9i9m7j3xXi?si=HI9-i03BRpmrTqVFxGlnwQLinks to my socials:⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned: Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠

    49 min

  7. 13/03/2025

    11: Choose your character (and their sunglasses)

    This is a bit of a change-of-perspective pot luck episode - let's chat about the RAS and positivity, how suffering and happiness go hand in hand, the unique benefits of losing relationships and a lil bit more. Love yous xxx Links to my socials: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠ Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned: Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠ Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠

    36 min

  8. 13/02/2025

    10: I quit my job after 2 hours & other snowflake stories | stoicism and attitudes to mental health

    This chat is coming from a personal place of a life spent surrounded by voices telling me that expressing my emotions, talking about my struggles and choosing my own values (if they weren’t hard work and stoicism) was weak and wrong. It probably won't be all that relevant to everybody but if you can relate to any of the things that I recall thinking, experiencing or being told, I hope this can help. Love you xxx Self harm discussion time stamps: 18:18 - 23:03 Article mentioned: https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-wellbeing/anxiety-stress-generation-z-work-b2685720.html Links to my socials: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠ Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned: Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage:⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠ Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast:⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠

    48 min
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Just a 23 year old self help fanatic with a stubborn conviction that there's always something we can do to create more happiness in our lives, a desire to help us all actualize it and a microphone that I'll work out how to properly use eventually. Links to my socials https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod

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  • Creator
    Anya Simister
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anya Simister
  • Show Website
    Creating Happiness