Practically Happy

This encore episode was the most popular episode of 2023-- so I'm excited to share it again at the beginning of the New Year. Listen in to learn about how to reflect on what to Stop, Steady, Systematize, and Start in 2024. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the end of the year, it can be helpful to try on the story of your year from a few different perspectives. This way you can see it more fully, and make a more whole sense of meaning from what you went through. This episode shares how! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the time of year that we really want to–I think a lot of us really want to create lasting memories. We want to have these experiences that are magical and beautiful, and that we’ll remember. This episode will share some evidence-based tips for making memories that last! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research shows that a ratio of around 3:1 positive emotions to negative emotions yields higher well-being and life satisfaction. But how do we generate those emotions, and how much is too much? Tune in to think about your emotions in a whole new way! Sponsor: Get started withEveryPlatefor just $1.49 per meal PLUS $1 steaksfor lifeby going toEveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49happy.(Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1 steak.) Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a value or two identified as anchors for your holiday season can help simplify decision making, add ease and confidence to what can otherwise be a hectic time of year. Tune in for a refresher on values and some examples of using them as guidelines for holiday planning. List of Values Sign up for a free exploratory coaching call right here Follow @livefreemiranda and @practically.happy.podcast on Instagram Buy my book More Than Enough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you love or loathe decision-making? In this episode, I share some strategies behind second-order decision making that can bring ease and efficiency to your decision making processes. Tune in for practical examples and ideas. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda email [email protected] Buy my book More Than Enough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! This episode is dedicated to the science of gratitude, what it is, how it works, and how we can build it like a muscle to increase our everyday wellbeing. Tune in for three evidence-based gratitude activities that you can use to feel a little bit better anytime. Want to come to NOVIOS 2024 with your spouse? Sign up for the interest list HERE! TRAVEL WITH ME! Take the TROVATRIP survey and let's group-plan a girls' trip for summer 2024!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have always been a planner, which is part of why I was fascinated to learn about how the theory of pragmatic prospection involves using practical, future-facing plans built with optimism and realism to reduce stress and anxiety and make positive progress in life. This episode dives into the two-step process and explains some ways to get better at making practical, adaptable plans. SPONSORS: EveryPlate-- Simplify dinnertime with EveryPlate for $1.49/meal plus $1.00 steaks. Use code 49HAPPY at checkout! BetterHelp-- Get practical tools to better manage the stress of the holidays with online therapy. Start today with 10% off you first month with code LIVEFREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all learn from the time we're children the importance of being kind. Sometimes as we get older, kindness seems to lose it's cool- at least we seem to talk about it less. This episode shares some of the research about how kindness benefits us both mentally and emotionally, not to mention the positive ripple effect being kind has on our families and communities. Find full show transcript at livefreecreative.co/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the world of Positive Psychology, there are three distinct pathways to happiness: pleasure, purpose, and psychological richness. Today I break each one down for you, and invite you to add a little more of all of them to your everyday life. References: Oishi, S., & Westgate, E. C. (2022). A psychologically rich life: Beyond happiness and meaning.Psychological Review,129(4), 790–811.https://doi.org/10.1037/rev0000317 Rodrigues, F., Teixeira, D. S., Neiva, H. P., Cid, L., & Monteiro, D. (2020). The bright and dark sides of motivation as predictors of enjoyment, intention, and exercise persistence.Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports,30(4), 787–800.https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13617 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices