Happiness isn't just about feeling good – it's about living in alignment with your values and purpose while managing inevitable stress more effectively. • Stress is the primary barrier to happiness, hijacking your brain and making good decisions difficult • Toning your vagus nerve through humming, breath work, movement, connection and nature helps reset your nervous system • Self-care doesn't just take time – it expands time by improving decision-making and clarity • Colour-code tasks as red (urgent), yellow (needs attention), green (ongoing) or grey (time-wasters) to manage overwhelm • Create space between receiving feedback and responding to avoid reactive decisions • When confused or uncertain, ask for clarification rather than guessing • Focus on enjoying the learning process rather than fixating solely on grades Visit expandyourhappy.com to learn more about Dr. Heather Frederick's work and resources. Heather's podcast is at https://happydocstudent.com/ Her 5.0-star rated book is at https://geni.us/happy-student* * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams* * *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books. Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).
