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Episode 10:
How Positive Emotions Make You More Resilient
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June 2, 2025
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Episode 10: How Positive Emotions Make You More Resilient
What if the way you respond to stress could actually make you stronger?
In this episode of Redefining Happiness, weâre continuing our look at the Broaden-and-Build Theory with a focus on resilience. Youâll learn how positive emotions like joy, amusement, and curiosity can help you bounce back from adversity, not by pretending everythingâs fine, but by expanding your capacity to cope with clarity and creativity.
Weâll talk about how resilient people use emotional range (not toxic positivity), and why finding small moments of connection or meaning during tough times isnât a distraction, itâs part of recovery.
This Weekâs Happiness Challenge: Pause and Reframe
When something hard, frustrating, or overwhelming happens this week, take a moment to acknowledge it fully, donât brush it aside. Then ask yourself, âIs there something small and positive I can notice or create alongside this?â or  "What's Good?"
Some ideas include:
⢠Try reframing âI have to do thisâ with âI get to do thisâ if what youâre doing is hard but something you want to do
⢠A hopeful thought or daydream about when the hard time passes
⢠Focus on something that made you laugh, or find something to laugh about
⢠Even leaning into the hard thing and recognizing your own effort to keep going
If youâd like help with this practice, Iâve created a FREE Expanded Worksheet in the Podcast Resources Hub. It includes a journaling space to reflect on both the difficult moments and the positivity you notice. The free Resources Hub is your go-to library for exercises, templates, and exclusive content to help you apply what youâre learning each week. Once you sign up, youâll have lifetime access to every episode resource. Use THIS LINK to get started!
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Resources Mentioned:
- [Free Download] Pause and Reframe Worksheetâ available now inside the Podcast Resources Hub
- Dr. Barbara Fredricksonâs Broaden-and-Build Theory
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Karen Castillo
Host and Happiness Coach
Helping women redefine happiness is Karenâs passion. With warmth, wisdom, and a no-fluff approach, she guides listeners to look inward and uncover what really makes them feel fulfilled. Karen is the thoughtful, honest friend who reminds you that happiness isnât something to chaseâitâs something you create.
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