This Year's Word with Courtney Symes

Courtney Symes
This Year's Word with Courtney Symes

Imagine if a single word could change your life. This was a theory I wanted to test a few years ago when, instead of setting New Year’s resolutions, I selected a Word of the Year to live my life by. In this podcast series, I share my Word of the Year experience.

  1. 24 OCT

    Guided Meditation: Finding growth

    Welcome to this meditation on growth. This time is for you to centre yourself, reflect, and cultivate a deeper awareness of your personal journey. Growth can be physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual, and today we are going to explore how to embrace growth as a lifelong process. 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.

    12 min

  2. 22 SEPT

    How to find growth in your life

    What does "growth" mean to you? I'd like you to take a moment to reflect how you have grown over the last year. Here in Australia, it's spring - the season of growth. We're surrounded by things bursting into life, sprouting, blooming, growing little by little each day. This month I encourage you to look for the ways to find growth in your own life. Growth doesn't have to be extreme, it can be small and incremental. Every little change compounds into something greater over time. Personal growth is an essential part of living a fulfilling and meaningful life. It’s the ongoing process of developing our abilities, expanding our knowledge, and evolving as individuals. Growth can manifest in many areas—emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and professionally—transforming how we think, act, and perceive the world around us. Whether you’re seeking to break free from old habits, embrace new challenges, or discover your true potential, finding growth in your life is both a rewarding and empowering journey. In this episode, I’ll be sharing some of my favourite strategies for finding growth in our lives.    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.

    18 min

  3. 12 SEPT

    Guided Meditation: Finding the courage within

    Courage is a quality that resides within each of us, though it often remains hidden beneath layers of fear, doubt, or uncertainty. In this meditation, we will explore and awaken this inner strength, allowing it to guide us through life's challenges with grace and confidence. 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.

    10 min

  4. 25 AUG

    Embracing Courage: How to Live a Bold and Fearless Life

    When was the last time you were courageous? Courage is a powerful and transformative quality that enables us to confront our fears, overcome obstacles, and pursue our dreams with confidence and determination. It is the inner strength that allows us to take risks, stand up for what we believe in, and navigate the unknown with resilience and grace. While courage is often associated with acts of heroism and bravery, it is equally important in our everyday lives, empowering us to live authentically and true to ourselves. In this episode, I will explore strategies for cultivating courage and living a bold and fearless 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.  Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.

    16 min

  5. 30 JUL

    Guided Meditation: The joyful practice of listening

    Welcome to this meditation on listening. In our fast-paced world, we often find ourselves consumed by the noise around us. Today, we will focus on the art of listening, a skill that deepens our understanding and connection to the world and the people in it. 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.

    10 min

  6. 25 JUL

    How to transform your life by manifesting more abundance

    Abundance is more than just material wealth; it encompasses a rich and fulfilling life in all its dimensions—financial, emotional, spiritual, and relational. Achieving abundance involves aligning your mindset, actions, and environment to attract prosperity and fulfillment. Whether you're seeking financial freedom, emotional well-being, or deeper connections, the principles of abundance apply universally.  In this episode, I we explore practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you manifest abundance in every aspect of your 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.  Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.

    16 min

  7. 10 JUN

    Want instant motivation? Try my top tip for an instant motivation boost…

    It’s impossible for us to feel motivated all the time, but how good it would be if there was a way we could flick a switch to turn on motivation when we need it most? In this episode I’m going to share my favourite strategy to get an instant motivational boost when you’re flagging or feeling overwhelmed.  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.

    9 min

  8. 22 MAY

    Guided Meditation: Embracing wellness for healthy living

    Welcome to this guided meditation, a journey into the depths of your inner motivation and commitment to living a healthy life through exercise and nourishing food choices. Your body is a sacred temple, deserving of love, care, and respect. By cultivating a deep sense of self-awareness and mindfulness, you can unlock the transformative power of wellness that resides within you. 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.

    8 min
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Imagine if a single word could change your life. This was a theory I wanted to test a few years ago when, instead of setting New Year’s resolutions, I selected a Word of the Year to live my life by. In this podcast series, I share my Word of the Year experience.

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