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The Happiness Playbook

The Happiness Playbook

Written by: Michael Anderson and LaRee Florence
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Looking for more happiness and fulfillment in your life? The Happiness Playbook is here to help. We encourage you to improve you outlook on life regardless of your circumstances. We call this shift in perspective, or paradigm, Play Theory, a set of life changing principles that improve relationships, increase creativity and strengthen overall well being.

We believe that happiness is a skill and not a circumstance. So let's get practicing.

Play Theory Principles

Be Present

Let Go & Play

Accept & Build

Look Outward

Visit practicehappiness.org for more information.

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Episodes
  • How Gratitude Impacts Your Happiness

    How Gratitude Impacts Your Happiness
    Oct 13 2026

    Your Happiness is up to you! Start being happy today by following our happiness practice. Practicing happiness can be done without money, material or fame. It all starts with reframing your mindset.

    Play Theory Principles for your Happiness Practice ⚽️Be Present 🏀Let Go & Play 🏐Accept & Build 🏈Look Outward

    Our Websites: practicehappiness.org & takenotetroupe.org

    TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 01:07 - Good News: OUT OF DEBT! 06:45 - Tragedy STRIKES: Tire Story 08:30 - Story #3? 12:11 - What room do we have in our brain? 13:05 - Play of the Week

    If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to LIKE and FOLLOW for more advice on self-growth, improving relationships, and mastering communication!

    #Happiness #CommunicationSkills #successmotivation #teamwork

    EP. 161
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    16 mins
  • Increase Your Happiness with 4 Simple Skills

    Increase Your Happiness with 4 Simple Skills
    Oct 6 2026

    Your Happiness is up to you! Start being happy today by following our happiness practice. Practicing happiness can be done without money, material or fame. It all starts with reframing your mindset.

    Play Theory Principles for your Happiness Practice ⚽️Be Present 🏀Let Go & Play 🏐Accept & Build 🏈Look Outward

    Our Websites: practicehappiness.org & takenotetroupe.org

    TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 01:09 - Skill: Be Present 03:30 - Skill: Let Go & Play 04:51 - Skill: Accept & Build 7:55 - Skill: Look Outward 10:31 - Play of the Week

    If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to FOLLOW for more advice on self-growth, improving relationships, and mastering communication! #Happiness #CommunicationSkills #successmotivation #teamwork

    EP. 160
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    11 mins
  • The Hidden Side Effect of Kindness (Reacting to Neal K. Shah)

    The Hidden Side Effect of Kindness (Reacting to Neal K. Shah)
    Sep 29 2026

    Does Kindness really change your DNA or help you live longer? How have you felt when you are kind to others? Do you think kindness will increase the length of your life?

    Play Theory Principles for your Happiness Practice ⚽️Be Present 🏀Let Go & Play 🏐Accept & Build 🏈Look

    Outward Our Websites: practicehappiness.org & takenotetroupe.org

    TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 01:19 - Good News: Lapointe Family Fundraiser 02:08 - Does being kind change your DNA? 07:43 - My reaction to Neal K. Shah 09:50 - Play of the Week 10:58 - Team Huddle

    If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell for more advice on self-growth, deep connections, and mastering communication!

    Philanthropy Opportunity: (Fundraiser) https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/lapointe-family-help

    Resources: Neal K. Shah - Kindness Rewrites Your DNA (But Most People Do It Wrong) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eDY2-sSrEs

    #happy #kindness #science #podcast EP. 159
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    13 mins
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