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143. MiniCast - Happiness During Challenges
In this mini episode, I explore the topic of maintaining happiness through challenging times. I open up about discovering joy amidst adversity and draw from my personal life experiences. There's one story I don't often share and how it taught me invaluable lessons about facing challenges with a positive spirit. Join me as we explore the power of gratitude and personal evolution in times of difficulty. Get ready to be uplifted and find out how to harness happiness, even when the going gets tough.

Time Stamps
00:00 Discovering Happiness Through Challenges
00:19 The Power of a Gratitude Journal
01:57 A Shift in Perspective: The Impact of Gratitude
03:19 Gratitude as a Lifelong Practice
04:32 Facing Life's Challenges with Gratitude
05:38 Creative Ways to Practice Gratitude
07:44 The Transformative Power of Focusing on the Positive
08:35 Encouragement to Embrace Gratitude
08:57 Conclusion: The Journey of Happiness and High Performance
 

On this week’s episode of Make It Happen, I sit down with Cheryl Johnson. She breaks down the myths of cooperatives and points out the impact that using cooperatives can bring to communities. Then don’t miss pick my brain where I talk about the usefulness of hashtags.
 
(00:44) Pick my brain: How do I use Hashtags?
Hashtags work on some platforms but not all. Don't use them in Facebook, it hurts you in the algorithm. Most other platforms are good for them.  Social Media Examiner is a great resource for current trends and advice on things such as hashtags.  (04:43) Cheryl Johnson Interview:
(06:24) Cheryl talks about how she got involved with cooperatives.  (07:08) Cooperatives is not socialism like many people think it’s more about bringing people together.  (08:15) Michelle talks about how Cheryl is good at listening and creating a space that is safe for people to discuss views and social topics respectfully. (09:28) Cheryl says at the core of communications with others when talking views should be empathy rather than pushing views on other people (11:18) Cheryl tells story about how cooperatives came about (12:56) What are Cheryl’s suggestions to groups of people and communities working together through cooperatives.  (16:50) Cheryl talks about her local community coming together to bring better internet to her rural community. (20:15) Michelle talks about an initiative that was in Provo about making Provo more bike friendly where community members formed their own cooperative to help community members getting bikes.  (23:10) Cheryl talks a non-profit where a bunch of churches came together with a non-profit to help with overdoses of fentanyl.  https://www.thefifthprinciple.coop/
 
(27:23) Favorite Things: 
Holiday Shirt from Target MetaPWR from Doterra   
(29:09) Closing Remarks

Becky Kemp is a speaker, author, and life coach. Today on Make It Happen she talks about the power of word choice, and how changing certain words in our vocabulary can change our lives. Then I give a few of my favorite power words.
 
(00:58) Favorite Things: Books
“Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World” by Kristen Welch “Raising World Changers in a Changing World” by Kristen Welch “Your New Playlist” by John Acuff  Podcast show with John Acuff: https://www.speakmichelle.com/make-it-happen-podcast/105
 
(03:47) Becky Kemp Interview: 
(04:10) Becky is a speaker, author, and life coach.  (05:50) Becky struggled in the past with negative self-talk weighing her down. (07:14) “Change your words and it can change your life” was a phrase that came to her while praying and she let this phrase take her on a journey that changed her life.  (09:45) Michelle asks Becky about her philosophy of the word effect.  (11:25) Our thoughts are what drive how we feel.  (12:26) Be more intentional about how we show up each day.  (14:11) Many people end up settling with what they have rather than working for what they want.  (15:05) Becky shares power words that can help with your everyday life.  (17:35) “I can’t” is a word we should replace with “I can”. (21:02) Becky works with a lot of women coaching them as they build their businesses or develop talents.  (23:44) Becky tells herself many times a day “I accept myself unconditionally right now”. (26:58) Becky has a podcast called the “Word Effect” and you can learn more about the podcast and things she does at her website linked below.  Becomingwithbecky.com
 
(29:00) Pick my brain: What are some of Michelle’s words?
“Make It Happen” “Next right thing”  

In today's episode, I sat down with Rebecca on Make It Happen and talk about how we can be more confident in this life full of challenges. Then I give a few tips on launching a podcast during pick my brain.
 
(00:45) Pick my Brain: What are your top 3 tips for launching a podcast?
Have at least 6-8 episodes ready upon launch Highly recommend think about your next 20 episodes and have them outlined, most never make it past 10 episodes.  Crystal clear who your audience is  
(02:32) Rebecca Haughey Interview: 
(02:50) Rebecca Haughey is a confidence coach helps people reach where they want to be. (03:36) Rebecca gives advice of power tools that she uses each day (05:11) Rebecca shares a quote that says “we live in 80% distortion” (06:58) Rebecca shares that once we have thought it brings emotion, we need to weed out facts from stories (10:04) Rebecca talks about feeling feelings first and then move on and move forward (10:58) Be aware because what you can see you can manage (12:54) Rebecca talks about transitions  (14:07) Rebecca takes about the difference between confidence and self-confidence.  (15:11) Rebecca gives advice for those with ADHD and that are on the spectrum (18:08) Michelle asks Rebecca how she would suggest people get out of a comparison mindset.  (20:02) Rebecca says we need to learn to not judge your own thoughts.  (20:28) Rebecca talks importance of boundaries in our lives.  Instagram: @rebecca_haughey_coach
Website: coachbeckyhaughey.com
(23:20) Favorite Things:
Goosebumps blanket Nike Shoe (Nurses Shoe) from Oregon Nike Cinnamon Roll Drizzled Granola snack   
(26:30) Closing Remarks

This week’s Make It Happen is a great one. I sit down with Pamela Henrie, and she talks about her success choice system and the planner she created. She gives tips on the different things we can do with our lives to assure we find success. Then I talk about a few of my favorite holiday traditions.
(00:48) Pick My Brian: How do you know the difference between plagiarism and repurposing material?
When using other material just make sure you attribute the work to that person rather than just taking it and claiming it as yours.   
(03:58) Pamela Henry Interview:
(04:20) Pamela is a success expert.  (04:43) Pamela talks about what the success choice system and planner that she created (06:05) Pamela felt stuck at one point in her life and wanted to improve her life which took her on a journey.  (08:22) Pamela talks about the importance of everyone’s reasons of why we do things.  (10:34) Pamela talks about importance of daily intentions (11:19) Pamela talks about refinement  (14:08) Pamela talks about routines (16:10) Pamela breaks down starting routines and how it goes from push to pull. (17:20) Pamela talks about the 4th R which is reflection (21:37) Pamela talks about there are so many things we can’t control but it’s better to focus on the little things we can control.  (24:55) Pamela talks about how we need to be intentional in our lives and then schedule it. Website: thesuccesschoice.com
Email: support@thesuccesschoice.com  (put "Make it Happen" in the subject line for a free PDF of a template of the success planner)
Instagram: @thesuccesschoice
Facebook: The Success Choice
 
(28:39) Favorite Things: Holiday Traditions Edition
Christmas Day and the day before we like to stay home in Pajamas and just hang out. Holiday Traditions: one that is fun, one that is service orientated, and one that is spiritual centered.   
(31:22) Closing Remarks

Join me in this week’s episode of Make It Happen episode where I sit down with Ashlee Stratton and talk about growing your business and life passions. Ashlee talks about how to get over the mental game of trying to manage life and the things you are passionate about. Also, I answer this week’s pick my brain that asks how to convince yourself to move forward when in paralysis.
(00:32) Pick my Brain:
How do I convince myself to move forward if I am in paralysis?
Give yourself permission to do some research but give yourself a deadline  Get it started and just try even if you have to tweak as you go You are not alone   
Ashlee Stratton Zoom Segment:
(04:21) Ashlee is passionate at helping women and moms pursue their dreams (05:57) Michelle asks Ashlee how she got into her passion project? (07:12) Dan Clarks classes changed Ashlee’s life (07:27) Ashlee interviews moms who are going after their goals and starting businesses (09:10) Ashlee shares an experience about Stephen Covey that she had (10:32) Ashlee talks about how consistency is key in a business even if it’s over a long time (13:15) Michelle asks Ashlee what she would say to someone who is battling the mental head game of being passionate about a lot of things with very little time (14:21) Ashlee talking about writing down your goals or visions, affirmation cards that help mentally prepare your brain before a performance. How do you want to show up? (17:52) Ashlee talks about different methods to still make time for your kids through all the business. Involving their kids on some levels in their goals. (19:45) Michelle talking about showing kids what healthy adult living is.  (21:39) Michelle asks Ashlee if there are other aspects that an entrepreneur mom should know. (21:55) Ashlee talks about writing down your goals multiple times a day.  (24:26) Michelle and Ashlee talk about burnout and dealing with burnout. (25:40) Ashlee talks about the importance of taking breaks after having dealt with a physical health moment due to burnout.  (28:18) Michelle talks about going to the movies by herself once a month in order to give herself a break.
(30:33) Ashlee has a book coming out soon about the very things she’s talked about in this interview.  Website: https://linktr.ee/realashleestratton?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=579e0828-f63d-4ed7-86cc-9c2d5ba7402e
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realashleestratton/
 
(31:02) Michelle’s Favorite Things: Favorite Romantic Comedy’s 
Runaway Bride  The Proposal  The Holiday   
(33:58) Closing Remarks