3 Happiness Tools to Help You Through Your Holiday Season EP#052

3 Happiness Tools to Help You Through Your Holiday Season EP#052

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This week we are talking about heading into the holiday season armed with 3 happiness tools.  Instead of assuming everything will go well, I am anticipating possible stressors and have a game plan for when things get overwhelming or go sideways.  I decided this season, I was going in "eyes wide open" by planning to use tools from my happiness toolbox to help make this a great holiday season!  I'd love to hear what strategies you come up with this holiday season too! Resources I referred to this week:The Gifts of Imperfection -  Brené BrownThe 21 Day Happiness Challenge - Sign Up here for our next 21 Day Happiness challenge! I hope you enjoy this week’s podcast. Don’t forget we’d love to see you over on the Facebook Group, The…
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Living Your One True Authentic Life – Interview With Doris Belland EP#051

Living Your One True Authentic Life – Interview With Doris Belland EP#051

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In today's episode I am interviewing Doris Belland.  She made 3 big transitions in her life but the most recent was toward her happier.  As she tells us in today's interview, her one true authentic life decision took time, a lot of honesty with herself, and was executed, one step at a time.  And it's still going on!  Doris's story is inspiring.  Join us for today's podcast where she tells us its okay to be stuck...we just can't stay there! Resources referred to this week:Your Financial Launchpad This is the link to Doris' website.  Remember to click on the "get tips" at the top so you don't miss out on her 30 financial literacy tips in November! Check out our resources page for a link to Doris' book and see…
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Take Back Control of Your Life and Create Powerful Habits EP#050

Take Back Control of Your Life and Create Powerful Habits EP#050

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In today's episode we are talking about how to take back control of your life and create powerful habits.  Have you ever stopped and wondered how you got here?  Where did all your healthy habits go?  What about that strong healthy body?  Where did it go?  When did you stop taking care of yourself?  In this episode we are talking about how habits can build happiness.  Creating Small daily wins for yourself builds confidence, creates momentum and allows you to celebrate the journey, not just the end goal.  Join us this month as we talk about happiness through habits! Resources I referenced this week:Atomic Habits – James Clear Click this link to join us on ourCelebrating The Small Wins October Challenge.  Or check out more episodes and what is going…
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Living Your One True Authentic Life – Interview with Kyra Wong EP#049

Living Your One True Authentic Life – Interview with Kyra Wong EP#049

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Have you ever met someone who seemed to be really comfortable living their One True Authentic Life? Did that intimidate you?  Well, today I'm interviewing Kyra Wong, and she intimidated the heck out of me a few years ago.  After working on figuring out what my one true authentic life looks like and trying to live as true to that as I can,  Kyra's incredible "Sparkle and Glitter personality" no longer intimidates me. It inspires me!  I am thrilled that Kyra shared her journey, her energy and the work she is doing with The Happier You Community in this interview.  Today she shares the importance of "choosing you," how the attitude of "I win or I learn" has helped achieve success in her life and career, and the importance of…
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How to Successfully Get Back on Your Happiness Journey After a Pause EP#048

How to Successfully Get Back on Your Happiness Journey After a Pause EP#048

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How do you Successfully get back on your happiness journey after a pause? Well, maybe not a pause, per se, but not being as diligent at using all your happiness tools and habits? In today's podcast, we are talking about just that! On a journey, sometimes you take breaks and pause, but you do NOT quit. You get back at it, figure out what you have done well, ask yourself, what you could have done better, and maybe tweak a few things, then keep going. Getting down on ourselves doesn't help, so skip that step and jump back in. No good comes from berating yourself. Reflection and review? YES. Nitpicking negativity? NO. HARD NO. So join me as we talk about learning from our summer and heading into this fall…
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Bona’s Summer Reading List 2021 EP#047

Bona’s Summer Reading List 2021 EP#047

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I hope my summer reading List for 2021will motivate you to invest in your future happiness by adding some inspirational reading to your summer plans!  What we read today will take a few years to get implemented in our lives.  The more we stretch and grow now, the happier our future selves will be!  What's on your summer reading list?  Here are my top 5 recommendations.  Enjoy!  Resources I referred to this week:The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené BrownFinding Your Own North Star - Martha BeckDaring Greatly-  Brené BrownEasy to Love, Difficult to Discipline - Becky A. BaileyThink Like a Monk- Jay ShettyIf none of these call to you, I have other books I love  atThe Happier You Resources pageI hope you enjoy this week’s podcast. Once you choose your…
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Real People Finding Real Happiness – Interview with Christie Parcigneau EP#046

Real People Finding Real Happiness – Interview with Christie Parcigneau EP#046

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This week's Real People Finding Real Happiness interview is with Christie Parcigneau.  Christie was not only a 21 Day Happiness Challenge participant, she created the guided meditation for the challenge.   In this episode, Christie gives us some great insight into building our meditation practice. Sharing her biggest take-aways from the challenge she reminds us to celebrate the small wins, ask for what we need and focus on our strengths.  I think you will enjoy getting to know Christie in this episode and find that her guided meditation, positive outlook and infectious laugh will draw you to this incredible woman.Resources I referred to this week:Check out Christie's Guided meditations in French and English.You can learn more about Christie and the healing work that she does at Wheel of Life Wellness. I…
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Why People Need to Avoid Negativity and The 3 C’s To Increase Happiness EP#045

Why People Need to Avoid Negativity and The 3 C’s To Increase Happiness EP#045

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This week we are talking about why we need to avoid negativity and the 3 C's to increase happiness.  Negativity is contagious and the 3 Cs of Comparing, Complaining and Criticizing spread that negativity in our lives.  They are so prevalent in our culture that we often don't even realize when we are doing them.   The sooner we identify why and where they show up in our lives, the sooner we can stop them!  Eliminating these negative factors or at least decreasing them will add to our happiness journey. Resources I referenced this week:Think Like a Monk - Jay Shetty21 Day Happiness Challenge Sign Up Page - we'll be starting another one again soon! I hope you enjoy this week’s podcast. Don’t forget we’d love to see you over on the Facebook…
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Does Each Of Us Get a Limited Amount of Happiness EP#044

Does Each Of Us Get a Limited Amount of Happiness EP#044

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Today's question we're contemplating is, Does each of us get a limited amount of happiness? Is there only so much happiness to go around?  Are you thinking that because someone else is happy, you can't be? Well guess what?  The answer is, No! In fact, I believe that the more happiness there is, the more there is to share.  Its not that each of us get a limited amount of happiness, but more like it's contagious and shared with those around us.  I explain my thought process in today's episode. Resources I referred to this week:Info I found on theDynamic Spread of Happiness StudyThe Magic Penny Song - Malvina ReynoldsWho Do You Spend Time With? - The podcast episode on how who you spend time with makes a difference21 Day…
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What If My Happiness Lies Just Outside My Comfort Zone EP#043

What If My Happiness Lies Just Outside My Comfort Zone EP#043

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Photo by Samantha Garrote on Pexels.com This week we are talking about how to find your happiness when it feels like it is just outside your comfort zone!  Many of us don't know where to start because our personal happiness seems elusive and unclear.  How do you try to work towards something when you aren't even sure what that "something" looks like?  Well, today's episode is about exactly that.  What do you do when you don't know where to start?  Today I will share my thoughts on when and how to start your happiness journey when it feels just outside your comfort zone. Resources I referred to this week:Finding Your Own North Star - Martha Beck21 Day Happiness Challenge Sign Up Page - we'll be starting another one again soon!…
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