30Nov 2020 by Bona
3 Easy Things To Help You Be Happier in 2021

3 Easy Things To Help You Be Happier in 2021

Podcast
This week we are talking about 3 easy things to help you be happier in 2021. We are doing this by taking a look back at 2020 for our annual review with a focus on gratitude, forgiveness and optimism.  We can only move ahead into 2021 with evaluated experience when we take an honest look at the past year and learn from it.   Before we can welcome the new year with an open mind, we must first properly acknowledge the lessons of 2020.  As Angela Duckworth said, "When you keep looking for ways of changing things for the better, you stand a better chance of finding them!"Resources I referenced this week:Grit by Angela DuckworthValues Course with Doris Belland from Your Financial LaunchpadKnowing Your Values Will Help You Find Your…
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16Nov 2020 by Bona
How To Change The Negative To Positive

How To Change The Negative To Positive

Blog, Podcast
This week we are talking about how to change those thousands of thoughts we have during a day from negative to positive.  What we see in others we strengthen in ourselves.  So by seeing kindness, acceptance and love in others we strengthen that in ourselves.  What a gift!Things I referenced in this week's episode:Easy To Love, Difficult To Discipline.  The 7 Basic Skills For Turning Conflict Into Cooperation ~Becky A. Bailey, Ph.D. I hope you enjoy this week’s podcast. Don’t forget we’d love to see you over on the Facebook Group, The Happier You Podcast!And remember you can get the podcast and the Happiness Newsletter emailed to you weekly when you join our mailing list here! Episode Transcript: Hi, happy people.  Welcome back. Well I don't know about you, but I…
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02Nov 2020 by Bona
Knowing Your Values Will Help You Find Your Happier

Knowing Your Values Will Help You Find Your Happier

Blog, Podcast
This week we are talking about how knowing your values will help you make all decisions in your life easier.  I am joined on this episode by Doris Belland, the woman who taught me this lesson a couple of years ago.  Doris' passion is financial literacy for women, but as you will find in this episode, values don't just apply to your finances, they affect every part of your life.    When I did this exercise, it took me six months!  And when I finally did clarify them, I think that's what started me on this journey that led me to this podcast. I discovered a gaping hole between my values and how I was living. I wasn't unhappy, but there was definitely something missing. In this episode Doris shares…
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19Oct 2020 by Bona
Find The Things That Make Your Soul Sing EP#029

Find The Things That Make Your Soul Sing EP#029

Podcast, Top Posts
This week’s episode we are talking about loving and accepting ourselves for who we are right now. This week we are joined by Patricia Vander Laan who shares success tips from her personal happiness journey. She is a lot of fun and has great ideas to share with us. One of the most important things she encourages is to figure out what makes your soul sing!! Doesn't That sound amazing? If you want to reach out to Patricia she can be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/patriciabluesage I hope you enjoy this week's podcast. Don't forget we'd love to see you over on the Facebook Group, The Happier You Podcast!And remember you can get the podcast and the Happiness Newsletter emailed to you weekly when you join our mailing list here! Episode…
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05Oct 2020 by Bona
Using Reflection And Review For Greater Happiness

Using Reflection And Review For Greater Happiness

Podcast
This week we talk about why reflection and review help us stay on our happiness journey.  Too often we avoid this process and wonder what happened.  I did a reflection and review on the podcast and then realized, I needed to do one on all aspects of my life!  Its a great tool.  Not always something we want to do because we might have to change things, but totally worth the time, effort and honesty it takes.Resources I referenced this week:James Clear -jamesclear.com (I really enjoyed his book Atomic Habits, but I also recommend going to his "articles" tab on his website.  Lots of great reading there.)I hope you enjoy this week's podcast. Don't forget we'd love to see you over on the Facebook Group, The Happier You Podcast!And remember…
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28Sep 2020 by Bona
Self-Compassion Is Your New Superpower

Self-Compassion Is Your New Superpower

Podcast
This week we are talking about your newest superpower. Self Compassion. It really makes sense to be a better friend to ourselves. We wouldn't let anyone else talk to us the way our inner voice does. Self Compassion allows us to have more compassion and kindness for ourselves and therefore more to share with others. Its a win-win all around. Resources I talked about this week:Dr. Kristin Neff - Website with different self compassion exercisesDr. Kristin Neff - Self Compassion Test The Power of Self-Compassion - Laurie Cameron ( on Audible)The Gifts of Imperfection - Brené Brown I hope you enjoy this week's podcast. Don't forget we'd love to see you over on the Facebook Group, The Happier You Podcast!And remember you can get the podcast and the midweek motivator…
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21Sep 2020 by Bona
Increase Your Happiness By Growing Your Connections

Increase Your Happiness By Growing Your Connections

Podcast
Photo by: Jody Wall Photography (www.jodywallphotography.com) This week we are talking about increasing your happiness by connecting with people.  With today's automated conveniences and social distancing requirements, now more than ever we have to consciously reach out and connect with others.  We talk about the happiness benefits, health benefits and there are some who even say it can increase your life expectancy! Resources I shared this week:TED with Robert Waldinger - What Makes a Good Life, Lessons from the longest study on Happiness The Happiness Lab with Dr Laurie Santos - Mistakenly Seeking Solitude Episode Transcript: Hi, and welcome to The Happier You Podcast. I'm your host Bona Normandeau. The goal of this podcast is to deliver a little bit of sunshine to you weekly. Each episode is meant to…
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14Sep 2020 by Bona
There Is Room In The Garden For Every Flower

There Is Room In The Garden For Every Flower

Podcast
This week we are checking in on your happiness journey and talking about excavating the real you hiding underneath the cultural conditioning and other people's opinions.  We each have to follow our own journey, but the unique beautiful person underneath is totally worth the work.  Are you doing the work to ensure your journey gets you to where you want to go? Resources I referenced this week:Emily McDowell & Friends-The Fun Journal about Finding yourself I found in NYC Marianne Williamson - The great quote that gave us today's title I hope you enjoy this week's podcast. Don't forget we'd love to see you over on the Facebook Group, The Happier You Podcast!And remember you can get the podcast and the midweek motivator emailed to you weekly when you join…
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31Aug 2020 by Bona
Be Patient With Yourself, We Learn In Doing

Be Patient With Yourself, We Learn In Doing

Podcast
In this episode we talk about the daily living part of personal growth. Sadly there is no quick fix, drive through or magic cream solution. When you decide to change something in your life for the better, it will take action to make it part of your life. Just deciding you want to change is only the start. We need to be patient with ourselves as we learn and grow. You can join The Happier You Podcast Community by signing up for the newsletter.  This ensures the podcast is delivered to your inbox each week as well as the Mid Week Motivator.  This helps you to keep your happiness top of mind.  You can also join our Facebook group called, The Happier You Podcast.  If you have a chance, we…
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