How To Ask For, And Get, What You Really Want This Christmas EP#075

How To Ask For, And Get, What You Really Want This Christmas EP#075

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In today's episode I'm talking about how To Ask For, And Get, What You Really Want This Christmas. You are going to do this by knowing what your love language is and that will help you figure out how to get the most out of this Christmas Season. There is so much gift giving at this time of year, and for some of us that isn't as important as other things this time of year. Heading in to this holiday season knowing how you want to receive love just puts you more in the driver's seat of your happiness. Even better if you can get those around you to figure out their love language too. Its creates a great discussion about what is important to everyone as you navigate this…
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How Finding Your Happiness Helps You Appreciate Taking The Stairs EP#074

How Finding Your Happiness Helps You Appreciate Taking The Stairs EP#074

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How does finding your happiness help you appreciate taking the stairs?  Well, both are a journey where you need to go through all the steps.  Join me in today's episode where I make my case that there is no coasting or short cut.  We need to do the work and keep using our happiness tools to ensure we are constantly working on our happiness.  Sorry.  It is not a one a done!  No escalator.  No elevator.  Learn to enjoy the journey and take the stairs.  I think I make a pretty compelling argument.  I'd love to hear your thoughts and what happiness tools you are recommitting to this week.  Also, in the podcast, I invited you to the The Happier You Face Book group as I will share my "gratitude…
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How To Be Brave And Celebrate Small Wins Outside Your Comfort Zone EP#073

How To Be Brave And Celebrate Small Wins Outside Your Comfort Zone EP#073

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Today is about How To Be Brave And Celebrate Small Wins Outside Your Comfort Zone. In today's episode I am talking about how "Doing Something Different" and going outside your comfort zone can bring you small wins to celebrate. Its not just what you learn outside your comfort zone, but the pure fact that you went outside your comfort zone is a large, small win! Today I tell you about a recent clash I had with my comfort zone. The unsurprising rise of fear and self doubt, and how I think pushing through the discomfort is worth doing it afraid. Its not easy, and the fear and self doubt keep coming back. However, the more you get outside your comfort zone, the more confident you will get in your ability to…
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How To Get To The Point of Embracing and Accepting Your Uniqueness EP#072

How To Get To The Point of Embracing and Accepting Your Uniqueness EP#072

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This week I am talking about how you can get to the point of embracing and accepting your uniqueness.  I believe figuring this out is a big part of figuring out your happiness.  Instead of letting outside factors tell you what YOUR happiness looks like, I think you are worth the investment of time to figure out what you really want by getting to know that beautifully unique person you are underneath all your different roles.  In today's episode I make my case as to why I think journaling is the best way to help you get this figured out.   A big part of the problem of getting to your happier, is knowing what that happier looks like for you.  So many of us spend our time trying to…
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Discover Your Happiness Lid and How to Increase It EP#071

Discover Your Happiness Lid and How to Increase It EP#071

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This week we are talking about discovering your Happiness Lid and then figuring out how to Increase the limit the lid is imposing on you.  Most of us  don't even realize that we limit how much happiness we allow in our day to day life.  Today I talk about what different factors determine where our happiness lid sits, and then I give you some steps to start to push it higher! Only you get to decide the height of your happiness lid.  I couldn't find who said today's episode quote, but its so good... Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket.  Grab hold, its yours.  You've got this! We have another happiness challenge coming up soon.  Be sure you visit us on thehappieryou.net/challenges and get on…
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Take Charge of Your Happiness, Why Small Wins Really Matter EP070

Take Charge of Your Happiness, Why Small Wins Really Matter EP070

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This week we are talking about how to take charge of your happiness, why small wins really matter.  And they do!  They really matter.  Its so important to celebrate all your small wins along the way to your goals.  No large goal is achieved without all the small steps, and today we are talking about how powerful it is to celebrate those.  When we do this we build momentum and belief in ourselves.  When we learn to enjoy those moments we bring more happiness into our daily life. Some Previous Episodes that talked about The Power of Small Wins are: Real People Finding Real Happiness – Interview with Karen Holliday Take Back Control of Your Life and Create Powerful Habits Celebrating The Small Wins I hope you enjoy this week’s…
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How To Take Your Experience And Use It To Make Life Better EP#069

How To Take Your Experience And Use It To Make Life Better EP#069

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This week's episode is about taking your experience and using it to make life better. We do this by focusing on what we can take from our summer experience and use it to learn more about our self and be proactive in creating the life we want.  Whether you had a great summer or a less than stellar summer...reflecting on your summer and learning from all your experiences can help you find your happier.  This week's happiness tool is a powerful one!  Be sure to post comments and let me know what you think about this week's challenge.  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!  You can also sign up to get the podcast…
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I am Challenging You To Step Up, Have Fun And Grow Your Happiness EP#068

I am Challenging You To Step Up, Have Fun And Grow Your Happiness EP#068

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In today's episode I am challenging you to step up, have fun and grow your happiness this summer. Its a fun summer project to ensure you come out of your summer feeling rested, recharged and that you've done something awesome for yourself! For the last couple of summers I have just survived! This summer I am determined that I will thrive! I believe the key to thriving is the Summer Happiness Challenge! Who doesn't want to add more happiness in their daily life? I can't wait to see what this form of "summer camp" does for our happiness community this summer! You can do the challenge with a friend, you can do the challenge with your family, or you can just sign up to do the challenge and meet the…
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How To Stop Being Sold To And Start Living Your Happier Life Now EP#067

How To Stop Being Sold To And Start Living Your Happier Life Now EP#067

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This week I am talking about how happiness is unique to each of us. By getting to know your authentic self, you will be able to stop being sold to and start living your happier life now! We are all at different stages in our life and therefore ready for different things. In today's episode I suggest 3 activities that you can use to start living your happier life now. Happiness isn't a destination, but small decisions we make on the journey. We are able to keep making adjustments to learn and grow and find more happy in every day life. Join me today and start finding out how to stop being sold to and start living your happier life now! Resources I referenced this week:Here are the podcast episodes…
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How Knowing and Living Your Values Helps You Create An Authentic Life EP#066

How Knowing and Living Your Values Helps You Create An Authentic Life EP#066

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Jodi and I at the Podfest 2022! In this episode I am talking about how knowing and living your values helps you create an authentic life. I think this is the foundation of finding your happier because you won't be truly happy until you figure out what your authentic life looks like and start living it. I believe that figuring out your values is a great way to clarify what matters most to you. Then you can design your life to fit that. Knowing your values helps clarify where to spend you time, money and attention. Decisions are all around us. Can you imagine how much clearer your path would be if you held your decisions up against your values? You are worth the work!  Resources I referenced this week:Knowing…
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