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It can be hard to find feelings of happiness in our lives. After all, life is unpredictable and we\u2019re all facing our own unique challenges. Nonetheless, it is possible to find happiness, even during difficult times.\xa0\n\nSpecializing in the science of well-being, Clinical Psychologist, Jonah Paquette is dedicated to helping us understand the significance of positive psychological principles in achieving happiness. Drawing from learnings in his book, Happily Even After: Daily Practices to Recover Joy After Hardship, Heartache, and Heartbreak, Jonah offers us practical exercises to strengthen our 'emotional fitness', reduce suffering and build resilience even amid challenging times.\xa0\n\nWhether you\u2019re facing a challenging situation in life, or simply want to know how to cultivate more happiness and peace, this episode will provide you with actionable steps on how to do just that.\n\nListen and Learn:\xa0\n\nHow can we expect to build happiness in the face of hardship, heartache, or heartbreak\n\nWhy Jonah uses the term \u2018emotional fitness\u2019 and how this skill can help you in challenging times\n\nDistinguishing between happiness and toxic positivity\n\nPractices to help you cultivate emotional fitness\n\nWhat is awe and how it relates to happiness\n\nHow can we access the experience of awe in times of hardship\n\nCreative ways to find connection when you feel the most isolated\xa0\n\n\n\nResources:\n\nGet to know more about Jonah: https://www.jonahpaquette.com\xa0\n\nSubscribe to Jonah\u2019s newsletter: https://www.jonahpaquette.com/site/contact\n\n\nCheck out Jonah's books: Happily Even After: Daily Practices to Recover Joy After Hardship, Heartache, and Heartbreak and Awestruck: How Embracing Wonder Can Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Connected\n\n\nGrab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych, including Yael\u2019s new book, Work, Parent, Thrive!\n\nCheck out Debbie, Yael, and Jill\u2019s websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more!\n\n\n\nAbout Jonah\nJonah Paquette, PsyD, is a psychologist, author, and speaker who specializes in the science of well-being and emotional fitness. He is the author of four books including Happily Even After, Awestruck, The Happiness Toolbox, and Real Happiness. Jonah\u2019s writing aims to provide readers with practical, research-backed strategies to foster greater well-being and connection in our everyday lives. In addition to his clinical work and writing, Jonah offers training and consultation to organizations on the promotion of well-being and conducts professional workshops for clinicians around the country and abroad. He is a sought-after media contributor, having been featured regularly in print, online, radio, and podcast outlets. To learn more about Jonah and his work, visit www.jonahpaquette.com.\xa0\n\n\nRelated Episodes:\n\n281. Belonging Uncertainty and Bridging Divides with Geoffrey Cohen\n\n97. The New Happiness with Matthew McKay\n\n192. Happier With Tal Ben-Shahar\n\n227. The Science of Happy with Sonja Lyubomirsky\n\n122. Taking in the Good with Rick Hanson\n\n280. Choose Growth with Scott Barry Kaufman\n\n211. Subtract with Leidy Klotz\n\n275. Work, Parent, Thrive with Yael Schonbrun\n\n251. Wonder with Frank Keil\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices