The Michelle McCullough Show Michelle McCullough

In my book "The HappyIST," I share 30 happy habits for living my happiest life, and today I want to discuss tip number 14: Asking myself, "Should I be frustrated or can I be flexible?" I share an experience where needing to embrace flexibility resulted in a preserved relationship. This principle is applicable in various everyday situations. Listen as I share how to manage your expectations, be kind, and ultimately, opt for flexibility to enhance your happiness, relationships, and personal growth. Let's not just look for the bright side but live there.
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00:00 Introduction to Happiness Principles
00:15 A Personal Story of Flexibility Over Frustration
01:49 The Moment of Transformation: Choosing Flexibility
03:17 Applying Flexibility in Everyday Life
03:53 The Broader Impact of Choosing Flexibility
06:06 Conclusion: The Path to Living Your Happiest Life

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
 

In today’s episode, I dive into creating holiday traditions that set you up for a more joyful and peaceful holiday season. The holidays are a special time for creating lasting memories and connections with loved ones, but they can also bring stress and pressure. In this conversation, we'll explore how to craft the happiest holiday traditions that bring peace and comfort whether you're a holiday enthusiast or not. There's something for everyone in this discussion. We explore three key ideas that will help you this season by intentionally including things that create peace and comfort during the holidays and we talk about finding peace and connection by adapting traditions during tough times. Let's create traditions that bring us joy and comfort, no matter what the season holds.



00:00 The Importance of Holiday Traditions
01:33 Creating Personal Traditions That Matter
02:45 Involving Family and Friends in Your Traditions
05:22 Intentionality in Tradition: Making It Meaningful
06:21 Reflecting and Planning: A Personal New Year Tradition
07:28 Adapting Traditions in Changing Times
09:25 Conclusion: The Power of Traditions

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