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Imagine if a single word could change your life. This was a theory Courtney wanted to test a few years ago when, instead of setting New Year’s resolutions, she selected a Word of the Year to live her life by. Join Courtney as she shares her Word of the Year experiences with you in this podcast series.
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One of my favourite meditation rituals is a guided body scan. The body scan practice is beneficial for exploring the sensations and experiences present in your body on a deeper, more mindful level to help cultivate a deep sense of awareness and relaxation. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Y…
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In the hustle and bustle of modern life, where days blur into one another and stress is common, the power of evening rituals is fundamental for our well-being. These rituals offer us a sanctuary, a time to unwind, reflect, and prepare for a good night’s rest. Whether you're seeking tranquillity, productivity, or simply a better night's sleep, the r…
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As the day comes to a close, it's essential to transition from the busyness of the day to a state of calm and serenity. Evening rituals offer a sacred space for reflection, relaxation, and rejuvenation, setting the stage for restful sleep and inner peace. In this meditation, we'll explore the elements of an evening ritual and guide you through a jo…
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Mornings serve as the foundation upon which our days unfold. How we choose to begin each day can have a profound impact on our overall well-being, productivity, and mindset. Morning rituals, carefully crafted and mindfully practiced, offer a sacred space for self-care, intention setting, and personal growth. In this episode, I will be exploring the…
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This guided meditation is designed to help you create the perfect morning routine by starting your day with clear intention. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. Read more on my blog, or conne…
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This month, I am focusing on the practice of rituals. Rituals are a powerful tool we can utilise in our lives each day to help us establish healthy habits, and ultimately achieve our goals. Over the course of human existence, rituals have served as threads that weave together the fabric of our lives, infusing meaning, structure, and connection into…
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In this guided meditation session, we will explore embracing joy and connection with friends and family. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebo…
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In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to get caught up in work, responsibilities, and obligations. However, amidst the chaos, it's crucial to prioritize quality time with friends and family. Building strong bonds and creating lasting memories with loved ones not only nourishes the soul but also brings immense joy and fulfilment. I do…
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In this guided meditation, we’ll be going on a journey into the realm of joy and playfulness. In the midst of life's responsibilities and challenges, it's important to reconnect with the simple pleasure of having fun. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a…
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This month I’m focusing on “fun”, and in this episode I’ll be exploring how to have more fun at work. We spend such a large portion of our day at work, so we may as well make it as fun and enjoyable as possible! In today's fast-paced work environment, finding enjoyment and satisfaction in your job is essential for your overall well-being and produc…
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This guided meditation will help you visualise your goals throughout the year ahead. Grab my FREE Yearly Reflection Guide with Worksheet + 50 prompts here. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.…
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This month I'm focusing on FUN. I live in Australia, and it's our last month of summer. So, I want to make the most of the last warm days and long evenings doing things I love, such as spending time in nature, and hanging out with people I love spending time with. In other parts of the world, it might be your last month of winter, and you need a bo…
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In the spirit of journeys, this guided meditation will take you on a journey through an enchanted forest. Grab my FREE Yearly Reflection Guide with Worksheet + 50 prompts here. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide wi…
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In this guided meditation, we’re going on a journey. A sacred journey into the depths of your being, an exploration of the sanctuary within – your heart. Grab my FREE Yearly Reflection Guide with Worksheet + 50 prompts here. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one d…
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Welcome to 2024! I hope you’ve had a wonderful start to the new year. Have you set goals or resolutions for yourself for the year ahead, and are now wondering how you’re going to achieve them? Or perhaps you haven’t set any goals, but are curious about what changes you could make to enhance your life this year. If either of these scenarios resonate…
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Welcome to my first guided meditation podcast episode! As my podcast continues to grow and evolve, I will be exploring different ways to add value to your weekly audio fix. I’ve long been a fan of meditation, and the benefits it offers to clear the mind, reduce stress, and increase breath awareness. This year, I have set the intention to share more…
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Reviewing the year at the end of the year can be a daunting task. In previous years, it would take me days to read through my journal entries for the year and capture what went well and what I learned. This year, I did something a little different. In this episode, I share how I record my yearly reflections quickly and easily, as well as my highlig…
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We don't want to live in the past, but reflecting on past experiences and learning from them can be a healthy, cathartic process - especially if done with intention and gratitude. This month, I'm going on a journey of reflection. Over the next few episodes, I will be sharing some of my own reflections with you, to demonstrate how profound reflectin…
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I often find it comforting to consider that many of the problems I encounter in life are not new or unique. In fact, there is a good chance many people have experienced what I’m experiencing before. Whilst our journey through life is unique, our thoughts, feelings, and reactions are what make us human. This is the beauty of philosophy, which is the…
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What is wisdom? How do you define wisdom? How do we become wise? These are some of the questions I will be pondering on my Wisdom Journey this month, and in this episode. I had fun asking various people, including my family and children these questions about wisdom. And whilst the answers varied, there were some common thoughts and observations. Wi…
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This month, as we focus on the theme of simplifying our lives, I caught up with The Plant Power Coach, Kerryn Sawyer to discuss how a plant-based diet can help simplify your lifestyle. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, where we talk about Kerryn’s plant-based journey to date, how embarking on a plant-based journey might be easier than you thi…
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I use a To-Do List every day, and I think I can safely assume most people use a list in some form or another to help them remember and prioritise tasks. There’s no doubt a To-Do list is a valuable tool for staying organized and managing your tasks effectively. But have you ever wondered if you’re getting the most out of your To-Do List, or if there…
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Often, life can feel complicated and overwhelming. A never ending To Do list, family commitments, work commitments, cooking, cleaning, exercising, and more... Phew! It never ends. This month, I'm on a mission to dial things back to uncover what really matters in life. I'm going on a journey of simplification. In this episode, I’ll share eight pract…
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In our month of grace, I thought it would be fitting for my final episode on grace to focus on ways we can get ourselves out of a funk or overcome a case of the ‘blahs’. These are the nine main things I do to shift negative energy when I’m feeling a bit flat. I hope you find some of these ideas helpful the next time you need a lift... Check out my …
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In a recent interview, Jane Fonda shared her concept of living life through a series of “acts”. This analogy really resonated with me, so I break it down further in this episode. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide …
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In this episode, I dig deeper into the concept of how we can show ourselves more grace by using one simple word... Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. Read more on my blog, or connect with me…
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“Life is measured in love and positive contributions and moments of grace.” - Carly Fiorina So, what exactly is grace, and when was the last time you expressed grace, or were the recipient of grace from someone else? In this episode I explore how we can introduce more grace into our lives each day. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful …
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This month on my blog and socials, I’ve been asking and pondering life’s big questions. Today’s question is: What do you want most in life? I selected this question as I’d love to unpack and work through this one with you. I’m also hoping it will really challenge you to not only think deeply about the future, but also reflect on how far you’ve come…
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This month on my blog and socials, I’ve been asking and pondering life’s big questions. One I’ve really enjoyed mulling over is: What piece of advice would you give your younger self? Picking one piece of advice was TOUGH. So, I narrowed it down to the piece of advice that would apply to everyone, and have the most impact on ALL areas of our life. …
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A few years ago, I discovered a hack to read more books. But now I was reading more books, I was faced with a new problem: I couldn’t remember what I’d read! Because I was reading so many books now, they all had the tendency to blur into one another. I was also writing my own book, and wanted to recall some of the information I was reading, but did…
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In this episode, I share some of the best pieces of advice I’ve acquired from my favourite books (you can read more about them here). This list is not in any particular order, and is certainly not exhaustible. Let me know if you enjoy this episode as I would love to create more episodes like this in the future. These are the top ten books I'd gift …
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"Studies show that there is a direct relationship between your ability to read and your success in life. Skilled readers enjoy better jobs, higher incomes, and greater opportunities for success in all realms of life.” - Jim Kwik, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life Reading is one of the best life s…
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Welcome to day five of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring mindfulness through our senses. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. Read more on my blog, or con…
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Welcome to day four of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring mindfulness through our breathing. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. Read more on my blog, or …
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Welcome to day two of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring our connection with others. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. Read more on my blog, or connect …
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Welcome to day two of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring the environment around us. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. Read more on my blog, or connect w…
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Want to live life to the fullest, and appreciate every moment, mindfully? The key is focusing on the minutiae, instead of the whole. By breaking each day down into a collection of moments, we can work with each one individually to maximise the way we experience the world around us. Simply start by asking: "How can I appreciate this moment?" Then, j…
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In this last episode of my mini-series about taking action, I talk about batching, which is my favourite technique for taking action AND sustaining it, so you can create momentum and keep moving forward. Batching isn’t a new strategy, but it is a strategy many high-performers use in all areas of their life to get stuff done. Here's why... Check out…
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In this episode, I share my simple AND effective strategy for getting more done, quicker! Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.…
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In this episode, I discuss how goal setting and habit tracking can help you take action! Grab my FREE Monthly Habit Tracker here. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. Read more on my blog, or …
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In this episode, I share some of the ways I’ve taken action this year to demonstrate how easy it can actually be to take action - if I can do it so can you! Hopefully I'll also inspire you by giving you a few ideas how you can take action in your life too! Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Y…
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In the final episode in our Kindness series, I wanted to discuss the importance of being kind to ourselves. Just like the old oxygen mask analogy, if we’re not kind to ourselves first, it can be more challenging to be kind to other people. Here are some strategies you can use to be kind to yourself... Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyf…
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How can we influence others to be kind? This is the question I’ll be reflecting on in today. In the last couple of episodes, I’ve highlighted the importance of kindness, as well as how to be kind to people who are unkind. The next step is encouraging others to be kind too. As powerful as it is for us to take daily steps to establish our own kindnes…
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Why are some people unkind? This is a question we can often find ourselves asking when, seemingly through no fault of our own, someone is unkind to us. I thought this was an important question to consider this week as we journey through our month of kindness, because when we’re met with unkindness (which is more often than we’d like), it can leave …
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Look where you want to go - On-Piste, and in life! Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.Courtney Symes
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Who are the women that have had a positive impact on your life? In honour of International Women’s Day, I am excited to present this episode, which pays respect to the women who have made a difference in my life. Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time…
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I believe there is one thing we can never have enough of in the world, and that is kindness. What does kindness mean to you? When was the last time you were kind to someone, or someone was kind to you? In this episode I'll discuss the concept of Kindness and why it's important. Join my FREE 31 Day Kindness Challenge and grab your Kindness Calendar …
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I have such a deep love for reading - it is one of my all-time favourite activities. Last year, I read and listened to 55 books. I don’t for a second underestimate the power reading has on my growth on development. In this episode, I thought it would be helpful to present you with a list of my Top Ten books I’ve read over the last year, and create …
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Encouraging your kids to read is one of the best things you can do as a parent. Here's why... Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. Today’s episode is the fifth and final in my mini-series on F…
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