237: Conquering the Sunday Scaries with Author Alysson Bourque Happiness Happens

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Alysson Bourque, a former teacher and lawyer turned full-time author. We get into Alysson’s children's book series, The Alycat Series, specifically focusing on the latest release, 'Alycat and the Sunday Scaries.' 
This series aims to help children navigate life's challenges, with actionable tips that are also beneficial for adults. She shares her personal journey of transitioning from law to writing, overcoming numerous rejections, and the importance of finding small, attainable goals to foster happiness. Our discussion also highlights the significance of gratitude, flexibility, and the creation of personal happiness, even in less-than-ideal circumstances. Alysson offers advice for combating the Sunday Scaries and emphasizes the value of bravery in the face of fear. 
We’ll touch on:
00:00 Intro
02:11 What does happiness mean to you
03:21 Alycat and the Sunday Scaries
04:22 Why we get the Sunday Scaries
05:48 Her routine change to help her fear
09:31 Why was it important to write this for kids
10:27 Where she drew inspiration from
12:19 How have these books influenced her children
14:06 A lesson in standing out and being different, and receiving rejection while continuing on
17:19 Pivots in life and stepping into the next thing
18:32 Sneak Peek into next book
20:01 How to create a little more happiness in your day, every day, starting today

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