#589 The Cold Brew Soul: Why Rushing Extracts the Bitterness of Life

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of slowing down to extract the sweetness of life rather than its bitterness.

In our modern, hyper-productive world, we want everything instantly. But the greatest joys, the deepest relationships, and the most profound inner peace cannot be microwaved or rushed. In this episode, we are going to explore the psychological art of slowing down, and discover how trading our frantic urgency for gentle patience allows us to finally extract the sweetness of life rather than its bitterness. New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist 🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential? Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast . With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness. A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

Topics covered

• slowing down
• inner peace
• relationships
• anxiety
• happiness

Keywords

• cold brew
• bitterness
• joy
• patience
• mental wellness
• happiness
• anxiety
• depression

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Happiness Podcast, Psychology Today

Places: Newport Beach

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