Jan 16, 2019 | Emotions, Happiness, Interview, Personal Growth, Self Care
Psychologist Dr. Randy Paterson is the author of the audiobook "How to be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use." In today’s illuminating conversation he shares a surprising, counter-intuitive approach to self-help — one that can inspire you to break out of old, unhealthy patterns and live a life of contentment. 
Aug 23, 2017 | Effectiveness, Happiness, Personal Growth, Philosophy of Life
Staying within our comfort zones is reassuring and very tempting. However, many experts agree that our lives improves when we break out of our comfort zones. In this episode we’re sharing a humorous excerpt from the audiobook “How to Be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use,” written by psychologist Randy Paterson. In this tongue-in-cheek audiobook, Dr. Paterson outlines 40 specific behaviors and habits, which—if followed—are sure to lead to a lifetime of unhappiness. On the other hand, if you do the opposite, you might just find yourself living a happy, fulfilled life. We hope this excerpt will inspire you to try new things, take some new chances, and expand beyond your comfort zones into a world of new possibilities! Apr 26, 2017 | Emotions, Happiness, Interview, Personal Growth, Self Care
What if, instead of trying to fix the problems in your life, you decided that you wanted to do something different? What if you wanted to be miserable? How would you go about it, and what would you learn about yourself? This counter-intuitive approach to how to feel happy can actually point you in the direction of a life of contentment. Today we have a conversation with psychologist Dr. Randy Paterson author of the audiobook “How To Be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use.” Dr. Paterson talks about his new audiobook and the power of flipping the question and asking: If I wanted to, how would I make myself miserable? He shares tips and exercises to identify the ways you may already be sabotaging your well-being, as well as ways to break out of old, unhealthy patterns. Gaining insight into how to feel happy can be found in this simple and unusual technique. 
Dec 17, 2016 | Changing Habits, Relationships, Self-Development
Dr. Randy Paterson shares a darkly funny technique from his tongue-in-cheek audiobook for feeling inferior to everyone around you. You’ll learn just what to do if you want to be miserable in social situations, and, just maybe—some ways to be comfortable and confident.
