Happy Hacks

97. Tripping Over Your Purpose May 02, 2023

3min minisode - a tiny bit of my story on how we tend to trip over our purpose.

Takeaway - give yourself permission to follow your curiosity.

96. Your Curiosity Needs You To Take Breaks Apr 28, 2023

A little update and reflection on why rest and curiosity will get you aligned with your purpose.

Email me @ hello@kiacannons.com

2 Keys To Doing What You Love Mar 31, 2022

In this episode I am looking back at the last 3 Do What You Love interviews and sharing the two keys takeaways from them all.

The same two principles keep coming up and this is a quick episode to highlight them!

Links mentioned in the show:

Intuitive Painting Class (Code: PAINT to save £15 on enrolment before April 1st)

https://www.kiacannons.com/paintingclass

My Membership, Untold Happiness:

https://www.kiacannons.com/membership

Passage To Purpose Course

https://www.kiacannons.com/purpose

How To Do What You Love w/ Sonal Nathwani Mar 09, 2022

SONAL Welcome to my brand new Do What You Love mini series. In this series I am chatting with people who have mastered this art and I ask them the same three questions:

How did you find the confidence to embark on 'doing what you love' instead of settling for a 'sensible job'?
What sacrifices (if any) have you had to make, and has it been worth it?
How did you develop your mindset to believe you can make a living doing what you love?

These are questions I was desperate to ask people when I was trying to figure out how to escape work I hated and do what I love. In this second episode of the mini-series we have Sonal Nathwani as our guest who is an incredibly talented painter of expressive florals & dreamy landscapes. Sonal imparts incredible the wisdom needed to pursue the desire to do what you loved along with her practical experience of doing so. She encourages us to notice the things you can't stop thinking about, and trust that. That you don't need to be using your brain so much because your soul knows. Enjoy the episode and let me know what stuck with you by dropping me an email at hello@kiacannons.com ABOUT SONAL Sonal took the scenic route to get to where she now stands on her career path. She decided to leave the finance industry after her second son was born, to live ‘the creative life’ and can now happily say she's a painter. As well as paintings on canvas, Sonal likes to paint on any surface that she feels needs to be beautified. This naturally led her to the world of surface pattern design. Sonal usually starts with a painted or hand drawn motif and then digitally develops the artwork to create bold and colourful designs for products and textiles. She licenses her artwork to several companies for home decor items and accessories, as well as art prints and textiles. CONNECT WITH SONAL https://www.instagram.com/sonaln/ sonalnathwani.com https://www.facebook.com/sonalstudio/ MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Passage To Purpose Course. Finally live your soul's purpose. https://www.kiacannons.com/purpose Join my monthly membership and learn how to thrive as a creative woman: www.kiacannons.com/membership

How To Do What You Love w/ @MAMASTILLGOTIT Feb 11, 2022

Welcome to my brand new Do What You Love mini series. In this series I am chatting with people who have mastered this art and I ask them the same three questions:

How did you find the confidence to embark on 'doing what you love' instead of settling for a 'sensible job'?
What sacrifices (if any) have you had to make, and has it been worth it?
How did you develop your mindset to believe you can make a living doing what you love?

These are questions I was desperate to ask people when I was trying to figure out how to escape work I hated and do what I love. In this second episode of the mini-series we have Louise Boyce aka @MAMASTILLGOTIT as our guest! Louise is someone who had a simple idea, had the courage to explore it and experienced enormous success as a result. Enjoy the episode and let me know what landed with you by dropping me an email at hello@kiacannons.com ABOUT LOUISE Mother of three, and model for over 20 years, Louise found becoming a mother changed the way she felt about herself – she lost her identity and confidence and at times doubted herself as a mother, as a model and as a woman, but decided she wouldn’t let these negative thoughts take over. She wanted to feel and look like she'd ‘still got it’ and wanted to help other women feel the same way too. At the start of the pandemic she had an idea to post some funny motherhood videos on TikTok, she followed that curiosity and now is an award winning content creator with an audience of 231k. CONNECT WITH LOUISE http://mamastillgotit.com/ https://instagram.com/mamastillgotit_ https://www.tiktok.com/@mamastillgotit_ MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Passage To Purpose Course Finally live your soul's purpose. https://www.kiacannons.com/purpose I am hosting a free 30-day Challenge to Strengthen Your Intuition. Join here: www.kiacannons.com/intuition

The Kookaburra And The Feather Feb 04, 2022

Another Signs From The Universe mini episode.

Mentioned in the episode:

Join my free 30-day Challenge to Strengthen Your Intuition

https://www.kiacannons.com/intuition

How To Do What You Love w/ David Pearl Jan 26, 2022

Welcome to my brand new Do What You Love mini series.

In this series I am chatting with people who have mastered this art and I ask them the same three questions:

How did you find the confidence to embark on 'doing what you love' instead of settling for a 'sensible job'?

What sacrifices (if any) have you had to make, and has it been worth it?

How did you develop your mindset to believe you can make a living doing what you love?

These are questions I was desperate to ask people when I was trying to figure out how to escape work I hated and do what I love.

In this first episode we have David Pearl as our guest! David is someone who has mastered following his curiosity and pursuing his ideas.

Enjoy the episode and let me know what you found helpful or interesting by dropping me an email at hello@kiacannons.com

ABOUT DAVID

Drawing on a lifetime’s experience in opera, theatre and film, David has pioneered the use of the arts in business and is creative confidante to high-profile CEOs and their teams across the globe.

An ex-BBC broadcaster, David is responsible for designing, orchestrating and animating on & off-line high-stakes meetings the world over. He is also the founder of non-profit social venture Street Wisdom and keeps his creative instincts sharp with his improvising ensemble, Impropera.

David describes the common thread between all his work as finding the inspiration in the everyday. Every day.

CONNECT WITH DAVID

www.instagram.com/davidpearl_here/

https://www.instagram.com/streetwisdom_/

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wanderful-inspiration-on-the-go/id1562151615

www.twitter.com/@davidpearlhere

MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

I am hosting a free 30-day Challenge to Strengthen Your Intuition. Join here: www.kiacannons.com/intuition

Ep.90 A Note Of Encouragement On Your Vision Jan 03, 2022

Join me on a wander in the countryside for a spot of encouragement on your dreams coming true!

89. Signs From The Universe - Can You Hear Me? Dec 31, 2021

The first in a series of episodes sharing my personal stories of receiving signs form the Universe.

I would love to hear your stories, drop me your stories at hello@kiacannons.com

Links mentioned:

Bag yourself a copy of my New Year Rituals here: https://www.kiacannons.com/offers/DHx7L2m7/checkout

88. 2021 Life Update - Surrender And Follow The Guidance Dec 31, 2021

2021 Life Update!

Talking about ditching the business strategy, following the signs, resting and thriving and deepening into my spiritual gifts.

www.kiacannons.com/membership

ep 87. 6 Life Lessons to Learn Now Not Later Mar 19, 2021

6 things they don't teach you at school that will change the course of your life.

Links I share: My Free Overcome Overwhelm Workshop www.kiacannons.com/workshop

Email me at hello@kiacannons.com

ep 86. Being Ok When You're Not Ok With Jay MacLaughlin Mar 08, 2021

This week I talk with my friend Jay who shares with us the challenging life experience he is navigating right now and the mindset that is seeing him through.

We talk about the thoughts we draw on to keep us going, the books that have changed us and the concepts we return to when life gets gnarly.

Books jay recommends:

Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu

Meditations - Marcus Aurelius

The Art of War - Sun Tzu

Follow Jay on Instagram

Links I share:

Overcome Overwhelm Workshop

www.kiacannons.com/workshop

Email me at hello@kiacannons.com

#85 Word For The Year 2021 Jan 12, 2021

Have you ever set yourself a word for the year? After laughing out loud at the idea several years ago I soon become a convert. Listen in to hear my word (ie focus) for the year and how it could benefit you to set on too!

New Year Rituals Workbook: https://www.kiacannons.com/offers/DHx7L2m7

My Membership - Untold Happiness: www.kiacannons.com/membership

My FREE Overcome Overwhelm Workshop: www.kiacannons.com/workshop Kajabi - Free 14 day trial: https://kajabi.com/?utm_campaign=home_trial&utm_content=71816&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Kia+Can

#84. Why You Should Set A Vision Not Goals Jan 04, 2021

Learn how to set your 2021 12 month vision! Inside Untold Happiness this month we are setting our 2021 Vision and I don’t want you to miss out on learning the process. - You will learn how to take the lessons your learned in 2020 and apply them to your life. - How to cut through all your good ideas and land on the handful of priorities to focus on this year. - Figure out where you will trip up and what to do instead. Inside Untold Happiness you will also get access to our community and enjoy having a new set of friends who want the same things as you, and a library of masterclasses to gain clarity on your path towards creating a life you love. We also have 3 Courses inside the membership which you can take in your own time. The first will uncover your purpose, the second will teach you how to overcome imposter syndrome and uncover your confidence, and the third teaches you how to reach an audience who are interested in your work on Instagram. TODAY you can join with £10 off your first month. www.kiacannons.com/membership

ep 83. Lockdown Mindset Hack + a Little Meander Into Handling Grief Dec 31, 2020

Join me in my kitchen as I share one tool you can use to manage coping with being in lockdown and living with these restrictions.

I also meander into a chat about how I have been using this tool personally around a recent death of a loved one.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

New Year Rituals Workbook: https://www.kiacannons.com/offers/DHx7L2m7

My Membership - Untold Happiness: www.kiacannons.com/membership

My FREE Overcome Overwhelm Workshop: www.kiacannons.com/workshop

Kajabi - Free 14 day trial: https://kajabi.com/?utm_campaign=home_trial&utm_content=71816&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Kia+Can

82. 4 Unexpected Takeaways From 2020! Dec 18, 2020

Links mentioned on the podcast:

My FREE Overcome Overwhelm Workshop: www.kiacannons.com/workshop

New Year Rituals Workbook: https://www.kiacannons.com/offers/DHx7L2m7

My Membership - Untold Happiness: www.kiacannons.com/membership

Kajabi - Free 14 day trial: https://kajabi.com/?utm_campaign=home_trial&utm_content=71816&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Kia+Cannons+%7C+Happiness+Coach

Street Wisdom Wanderguide: https://www.streetwisdom.org/shop/wanderguide/

ep 81. Slaying Self-Sabotage Jul 17, 2020

In this episode I share a little about my month of focusing on rest and a little story to empower you with the tools to spot your self-sabotage and reframe your thinking quick-sharp!

ep 80. A Quick Hack to Release Mental Pressure Jul 10, 2020

In this episode we have a fairly lengthy catch up on everything that's been going on in my life this last week and then I share the power of the 5 minute job - a quick hack to release mental pressure that I have found to be huge in lowering mental pressure. Enjoy!

ep 79 How to Be Happy Everyday Jul 03, 2020

Join me for an evening wander around the block where I share my 7 Steps to Happiness.

ep78. 3 Priorities for Living Well Post-Lockdown Jun 26, 2020

In this episode I talk about 3 things to prioritise as we ease out of lockdown.

I encourage you to simplify your life, rest more, and commit to continuing to question the way you live and work. I share some awesome stats from a scientific survey on rest and the how to find the activities that you find restful, why its important to simplify your life now and I share how I am doing an inventory of the lessons learned from lockdown.

Links from the podcast: Learn more about my self-coaching membership here. Instagram - Come say hey! Register interest in my next FREE Overcoming Overwhelm Workshop Music credits. B Cannons / Groovepad.

ep 77. Why Money Won't make You Happy Jun 19, 2020

Let's talk about why money will not make you happy! Links from the podcast: Instagram Register interest in my next FREE Overcoming Overwhelm Workshop Learn more about my self-coaching membership here. Music credits. B Cannons / Groovepad.

ep 76. Freedom, Fullness & Faith. Interview with Kari Keating. Jun 12, 2020

This week I promised to share the one thing that has helped me cut down overwhelm and a huge breakthrough I have had in my quest to slow down, which I discovered during quarantine.

I had planned to interview my incredible friend Kari Keating on what she's learned in quarantine too, so decided to make this an episode about both.

Where you can find Kari:

Website: https://www.karikeating.co/

The Work Hard Mom Hard Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/work-hard-mom-hard/id1439973260

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

ep75. Magic signs from the Universe Jun 05, 2020

Hey folks

In the episode I share the amazing little pings and nudges I received from the Universe over the last month or two which led to an enormous breakthrough of an emotional block.

This week I had planned to just jump into the limiting belief that was unblocked and the one thing that helped me get there.

As I prepared this episode though, I realised there was a whole other important part to the story of how I got there. It wasn't just my thinking that provided the breakthrough, it was delivered in an enormous way by little messages from life itself.

So next week we'll dive into the one thing that changed my thinking, today let's talk about magic.

Mentioned in the podcast:

Membership details if you hate your job

Membership details if you want to make more impact

2 Free months of Skillshare

My free course on Skillshare!

Tara Marino

ep 74. The value quarantine can deliver May 14, 2020

Hey folks

Here's a little episode to catch you up on why I've been super quiet on the podcast and social media the last few weeks, what quarantine is teaching me and an intro into the next episode which is going to be dedicated to the huge block I have managed to finally overcome - how I did it, and the things you can do to work on your blocks in life.

Happy listening,

Kia

ep 73. Hopefully some valuable waffle Apr 16, 2020

Hey folks

I'm a bit late with this week's episode. Partly from accepting the prompts I received to take the bank holiday weekend to "totally and thoroughly unwind" (what a lovely way of putting it don't you think?)

And partly, because I didn't really know what to say. I was questioning my upbeat vibe and wondering if that was appropriate (feel free to let you know your thoughts on this!) and felt a little undecided on how best to offer you lovely listeners support.

In this episode I talk about that and offer some resources and insight on the power of mindset work at a time of crisis - how sometimes it may not be appropriate, but for most its exactly what you need.

With love,

Kia x

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If it's mindset tips you're most in need of then head to my free workshop and learn a truly transformational morning practise for feeling better : www.kiacannons.com/freeworksho...

Follow me on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/kiacannons

Got questions? Had breakthroughs from this series? I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line at hello@kiacannons.com

Would you like to be coached by me? Book a FREE exploratory phone call with me. I'd love to hear from you: https://calendly.com/kiacannon...

Self-isolating? Then maybe use this unexpected time at home to learn some new skills!

Skillshare is giving 2 free months of online classes to you! I am signed up to everything from caring for my indoor plants, to painting techniques and interior decor challenges!

Tap this link for your exclusive access: https://skl.sh/sticksandink and take course 1 from my online school Instagram School, and start learning how to grow and monetise your creativity on Instagram.

ep 72 Cocoon or Prison. You decide. Apr 06, 2020

Deciding what you think about this situation can either empower you or disempower you to the point of cracking mentally. In this episode I share some useful questions you can ask yourself right now, a few resources, and I offer how to frame this mentally. Resources shared on the podcast: My Free Mindset Workshop: www.kiacannons.com/freeworkshop Get into my membership: https://www.kiacannons.com/offers/CHXg8ofJ (..and join my bonus Imposter Syndrome course and get your heands on my Passion & Purpose course) Watch my free series for Psychologies Magazine on self-discovery work: https://lifelabs.psychologies.co.uk/users/333177-kia-cannons/content?content_type=Video

ep 71. How to feel good in lockdown Mar 29, 2020

As we roll into another week of self-isolation and lockdown I have 4 thinking points for you to help direct your thoughts to a calmer more positive feeling of appreciation.

Sign up for the free workshop I mention in the video here: www.kiacannons.com/freeworksho...

My online coaching membership for creative women who want to do what they love is open for just 2 more days! Check it out here: www.kiacannons.com/happy

Got questions? Had breakthroughs? I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line at hello@kiacannons.com

Would you like to be coached by me? Book a FREE exploratory phone call with me. I'd love to hear from you: https://calendly.com/kiacannon...

Self-isolating? Then maybe use this unexpected time at home to learn some new skills!

Skillshare is giving 2 free months of online classes to you! I am signed up to everything from caring for my indoor plants, to painting techniques and interior decor challenges!

Tap this link for your exclusive access: https://skl.sh/sticksandink and take course 1 from my online school Instagram School, and start learning how to grow and monetise your creativity on Instagram.

ep 70. Here's how to feel better right now. Mar 23, 2020

I share a powerful tool you can start using to step out of overwhelm, take control of your thinking and feel calmer.

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Got questions? Had breakthroughs from this series? I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line at hello@kiacannons.com

Would you love to work 1:1 with me? Book a FREE exploratory phone call with me. I'd love to hear from you: https://calendly.com/kiacannon...

Self-isolating? Then maybe use this unexpected time at home to learn some new skills!

Skillshare is giving 2 free months of online classes to you! I am signed up to everything from caring for my indoor plants, to painting techniques and interior decor challenges!

Tap this link for your exclusive access: https://skl.sh/sticksandink and take course 1 from my online school Instagram School, and start learning how to grow and monetise your creativity on Instagram.

ep 69. How to cope in the chaos. Mar 16, 2020

A super quick episode sharing an awesome hack to cut through the chaos in your mind and find simplicity.

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Got questions? Had breakthroughs from this series? I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line at hello@kiacannons.com

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Would you love to work 1:1 with me? Book a FREE exploratory phone call with me. I'd love to hear from you: https://calendly.com/kiacannon...

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Self isolating? Use the unexpected time at home to learn something new:

Skillshare is giving 2 free months of online classes to you! I am signed up to everything from caring for my indoor plants, to painting techniques and interior decor challenges!

Tap this link for your exclusive access: https://skl.sh/sticksandink and take course 1 from my online school Instagram School, and start learning how to grow and monetise your creativity on Instagram.

ep 68. How to get great ideas. Mar 12, 2020

In this episode I share a technique that will enable you to get a great idea, almost instantaneously.

Also in this quick episode I share the opportunity for you to work with me in a 4 week Instagram Accelerator:

Who is this for? Artists who want to set up their Instagram account for growth and monetisation. What you'll learn

How to design your feed
Ascertain what to post for you and your business
My foolproof cycle to sell
Take you through the way to work with the algorithm to obtain growth

This is for female artists who are dead serious about making instagram work for their business. How this is delivered:

4 group coaching calls - 1 a week for 4 weeks.
Plus a personal 1:1 call with me before we begin for me to find out where you are, what you’re struggling with so I can tailor the accelerator to your needs.
Pop up Facebook group to network and get to know the other ladies in this intimate group.
Plus additional trainings I'lll add to the group
BONUS: My 'Beautify my Instagram' service where I will personally mock up how to design your Instagram feed using your photos.

When, how? 4 Weeks starting w/c 16th or 23rd March 5-10 people. Weekly Live Zoom Calls Online platform with a login to access the replays, worksheets, trainings. Private pop up Facebook group for you to get to know the other ladies in the group, ask questions, feel the support! If this sounds like what you need, let's hop on a free 15 minute discovery call to see if this is a fit for you. Book your slot via: https://calendly.com/kiacannons/15-minute-exploratory-call

ep 67. Be your own leader at work. Mar 09, 2020

Hey folks, in this episode I am joined by my amazing husband, Nick who is bringing his expertise on creating a better culture at work to the podcast.

Communication in a work-place can make or break your happiness, and I love the tools Nick shares around being your own leader when it comes to doing this.

How did you find this episode? Let me know at hello@kiacannons.com

Nick's contact information:

Nick Cannons

Email: nick_cannons@hotmail.com

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcannons/

More info on his workshops

ep 66. How to deal with overwhelm in 3 quick steps! Mar 02, 2020

In this episode I share a lightening fast 3 step action plan to deal with overwhelm. In business I have hit this wall many times when facing having to do something I don't know how to do (insert your latest challenge in life or work here!) The overwhelm of not knowing how to do something can cause you to become stuck. And when you're stuck you're going nowhere and feeling pretty awful. I began to notice as I worked on my mindset, that I started to overcome this so I noted down what has worked for me and its three simples steps. In this episode I walk you through these steps which are: 1. What to tell yourself. 2. What to do physically. 3. How to think. Overwhelm is destructive. It halts your life, your business, and puts a big dent in your wellbeing. Try these steps out next time you hit a wall and share your breakthroughs with me at hello@kiacannons.com Enjoy!

ep 65. My 2020 Focus Feb 24, 2020

In this episode I share my focus for the year - which also happens to be my biggest life assignment so far. It’s not going to be easy but its going to be worth it. Ps the hard work has nothing to do with effort and everything to do with resting. Enjoy.

Got questions? Had breakthroughs from this series? I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line at hello@kiacannons.com

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I deep dive into all of the concepts shared in this video series inside my group coaching membership, Untold Happiness.

If you are a creative woman and want to do what you love, then click here to here when the doors to Untold Happiness open again.

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Love learning new things?

Skillshare is giving 2 free months of online classes to you! I am signed up to everything from caring for my indoor plants, to painting techniques and interior decor challenges!

Tap this link for your exclusive access: https://skl.sh/sticksandink and take course 1 from my online school Instagram School, and start learning how to grow and monetise your creativity on Instagram.

ep 64. how to stop worrying about what people think Feb 17, 2020

This is a huge topic, a huge game-changer when you get over it and there are a huge bunch of tools to overcome this one. In this episode I share 2 tools I use to combat this conditioning with my coaching clients. Its a quick 8 minute episode so you can listen to it over and over to really get it into your brain.

#63. Zone of Genius Feb 10, 2020

In this episode I share the joy of understanding your zone of genius. How, when you know what it is, you can take confident strides in your life and work towards what you are meant to do with your gifts. I share a little of my journey to get there and how that can help you, and I read out a few rather funny excerpts from my Myers Briggs report from 2007 which was screaming that I shouldn’t be working in administration and was spelling out my zone of genius and yet I did not see it at all then. As referenced in the podcast, if you want a brilliant way to uncover your zone of genius head to this mini 5 minutes training as part of my video series for Psychologies magazine that gives you a quick and easy exercise to find out what yours is! https://lifelabs.psychologies.co.uk/channels/68-work/videos/58130-pychologies-video-strengths-and-weeknesses And then let me know what you uncover at hello@kiacannons.com

#62 The Joy of Relinquishing Control Feb 03, 2020

In this episode I share with you the valuable insights and lessons I learned that led to me hiring the first member of my team. I share the tools I have learned and now executed around stepping into the role of “boss” - how I thought I should do it (insert 1980’s cliche of “boss” here) and then after you’ve finished cringing at that idea, how the “radical” approach I learned of relinquishing control of your business and allowing your team to blossom and bloom. I round off by sharing how I have implemented another lesson I was taught which is to hire before you can “afford” to. I did it, and it totally worked.

#61 How To Leap Into Uncertainty Jan 27, 2020

Join me as I make my breakfast on this Monday morning as I share a little behind the scenes of how my husband and I navigated the scary process of taking the plunge to have him leave his 80 hour a week job and 4 hour commute, and move towards more balance in our lives.

I share an amazing exercise that calms down the fear that tells you you're gonna starve and die, and creates a back up plan for if you take the leap, hope the wings will grow on the way down and realize you're gonna crash.

Enjoy!

Get two free months of Skillshare!

And access 'Course 1; How To Create a Cohesive Feed' from my online school, Instagram School here:

https://skl.sh/sticksandink

I am thrilled to be sharing Skillshare with you! Skillshare house thousands of online illustration, design, business, fine art, and photography classes, and you can get 2 free months of access!

ep60 Are You Missing What Life Is Trying To Teach You? Jan 20, 2020

In this episode I share the hardest life lessons I've been dealt and how incredible it is to look back on your suffering in the past, see what it taught you, and feel good about them.

My 3 toughest life lessons so far are pretty universal, so it's my hope that sharing my perspective from the other side of learning how to:

1. Ask for help

2. Speak my truth

3. Have patience

..I will be able to encourage those of you who are on the receiving end of some tricky life situations that are perhaps, quietly trying to teach you the same lessons.

Enjoy!

Mentioned on the podcast:

The 4 questions to ask yourself to discover whether life is trying to teach your something:

1. What am I really struggling with right now?

2. What feels hard?

3. What do I wish I could overcome?

4. Tune into your deep-seated yearnings.

Get two free months of Skillshare!

And access 'Course 1; How To Create a Cohesive Feed' from my online school, Instagram School here:

https://skl.sh/sticksandink

I am thrilled to be sharing Skillshare with you! Skillshare house thousands of online illustration, design, business, fine art, and photography classes, and you can get 2 free months of access!

#59 Encouragement for Business Builders Jan 17, 2020

Join me as I walk back home from the school run as I share some encouragement to anyone who is desperate to feel like they have 'got there' in their business and like what they are doing 'is real'.

Mentioned on the podcast:

Join my group coaching membership where I teach all of the above - doors close this Sunday 19 January and don't open again until the Spring!

www.kiacannons.com/happy

Also, my New Year's Thriving Artist Bundle goes away this coming Sunday 19 January! Snap up over £500 worth of my signature courses, eBooks and workshops for just £57. There's also a couple of live group coaching calls included and a free month of my Membership to non-members.

www.kiacannons.com/thrivingartistbundle

ep 58. How to Thrive in 2020 Jan 14, 2020

Hey folks

In this first episode of the year I wanted to pull focus on 2019 and share with you the key areas I believe you need to crack in order to thrive in 2020.

I talk about self worth, belief systems, passion, purpose, courage, fear, dreaming big and a few other key components to feeling good.

Also mentioned on the podcast.

Join my group coaching membership where I teach all of the above - doors close this Sunday 19 January and don't open again until the Spring!

www.kiacannons.com/happy

Also, my New Year's Thriving Artist Bundle goes away this coming Sunday 19 January! Snap up over £500 worth of my signature courses, eBooks and workshops for just £57. There's also a couple of live group coaching calls included and a free month of my Membership to non-members.

www.kiacannons.com/thrivingartistbundle

#57. Before setting new year goals, do this! Dec 29, 2019

In today’s episode I share a little exercise to do before you dive heading into January and all the planning, goal setting etc. The free Group coaching call on Mon 6 January 2020 - 7pm UK Sign up for it here and receive more information regarding The Thriving Artist Bundle. The Thriving Artist Bundle: Get your January kicked off with an incredible boost to your wellbeing and your business, and your craft as well! Set your alarms for 9am UK time on Thursday 2nd January when this offer goes live here! Carve Out Time For Art Takeover! I'll be taking over the Carve Out Time For Art Instagram Account on Friday 3rd January and sharing the behind the scenes of how I do everything - from juggling motherhood, to nurturing my creativity, to coaching my membership group, recording my podcast, and filming videos for Psychologies Magazine every week. Drop me any requests for what you'd like to see on the takeover at hello@kiacannons.com. Psychologies Magazine My Psychologies Magazine video series on Doing What You Love. Watch them here.

#56. Holiday Family Dynamics Dec 19, 2019

Today's episode is to a nod to the struggles that family gatherings can bring. With Christmas on the horizon, many of you will be creating unnecessary suffering for yourself when it comes to spending time with people who you maybe love, but maybe get under your skin!

This is all completely natural and part of the human experience.

Here's some tools to try out to enable you to keep centred and flow through the season with full heart (rather than a heart full of resentment and frustration!)

Mentioned in the episode:

To check out my group coaching membership go to: www.kiacannons.com/happy

I would absolutely love to welcome you into the group and support you on your journey to untold happiness.

#55: How to Make Your Dreams a Reality Nov 25, 2019

3 Steps to Make Your Dreams a Reality.

This week I experienced the sheer joy of ticking something off my vision board that had sat there for nearly 20 years. What a crazy year, 2019 has been, it came armed with lessons for me and powerful guidance, and I learned a lot.

On the back of a couple of pivots within my business and two launches this year, I take some time in this episode to share what I know to be true about making your dreams a reality.

Of course, you aren't going to hear a bunch of productivity tips or goal-setting advice. This is about connecting with your inner-voice, doing what you love, pushing through your limiting beliefs and allowing any outcome.

Links mentioned in the episode

My brand new Membership +Community, Untold Happiness

Thrilled to be sharing Skillshare with you! Tap to get 2 free months of access to thousands of creative classes.

Course 1 of Instagram School on Skillshare

Paris IG account by Anita Chaudhuri @Parisianita_

Instagram School

The joy of fear, courage and shame. Oct 18, 2019

In this episode I recount my experience of stepping wildly out of my comfort zone and doing the scariest thing ever, the triumph of it, followed by the shame of realising maybe I’d not quite done as good a job as I thought, rounded off with some mindset tools to thrive through the process.

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The world needs what you need to create - Interview with Cassie of Wanderlust Skulls Oct 11, 2019

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Cassie of Wanderlust Skulls.

Cassie creates the most beautiful art - hand-painted buffalo and longhorn skulls, she not only paints them but adorns with crystals, gold accents, all with the most balance and magic.

We talk openly about our belief systems, God, self-worth, valuing your craft, creative intuition and Cassie shares tons of value with practical tips and advice for creatives just starting out or hitting blocks.

You don't need to be creative to get a ton of value from her insight and experience around finding her purpose and honouring the call to do a thing thats whispering inside you to do or explore.

Sit back and enjoy an hour of honesty and inspiration.

About Cassie

Cassie Everson-Martin is the creative visionary behind Wanderlust Skulls. A mid-western wife and mother, she finally gave into the god-given talents of her artistry in fall of 2016. And, the perfect canvas ended up being bone.

Cassie's journey from feeling like a lost SAHM and ex-retail worker to global art entrepreneur happened quickly when she began to fully lean into her faith, and understand that God makes no mistakes when he gives you talents to bless the world with. After ignoring the same idea that ate away at her for well over two years, she began, and never turned back.

Two years, 5 countries, and over 270 art pieces made with buffalo and longhorn skulls later, Cassie is on a mission to create incredible legacy art pieces that will inspire and elevate any space in your home.

But more than that, she has found the need to help other artists (especially mothers) break the "broken artist" mindset and set out to use their unique talents, and understand their worth. Cassie is dedicated to helping break the barriors of old belief that too often take place in the mind of artistic creatives.

Where to find Cassie:

Instagram

Facebook

Website

Show notes

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10 Biggest Lessons I've Learned Oct 04, 2019

Hey folks

In this episode, I first share a quick hack I've recently discovered around booking in inspiration on demand. I'd love to hear if it works for you too!

Then we jump into the show where I take you through the 10 biggest lessons I have learned this year around how to be bold in life.

They have seriously completely changed my life, I'm sure you'll find this episode super inspiring and helpful. Enjoy!

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Entrepreneurship, the Brain + Beliefs with Dan Murray Serter Sep 17, 2019

Dan Murray Serter has been a winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, hosts one of Europe’s top entrepreneurship podcasts; Secret Leaders. He is the co-founder of the Foundrs community in London and Los Angeles. Dan is a TEDX Speaker and gave a through-provoking talk asking the question ‘Can laughter build resilience?' He has co-founded Heights, a community for achievers who want more. Every Sunday Heights dishes up bite-sized portions of the latest in neuroscience, nutrition & psychology in the form of a 3 min read delivered to your inbox.

The Podcast

I look forward to these emails every week and was delighted to sit down with Dan in his office in London and have a chat.

We talked about doing what you love, the mindset required to embark on the path of entrepreneurship, the reality of ambition, ego, the reality of business success.

We touched on mental health and Dan's experience of insomnia, eating to improve health and switching to a plant-based diet.

The mind being part of the brain, not the brain.

We moved into discussing the soul, cultural ethnicity, God, nature, and anti-religion.

Trusting your gut, and balancing gut-based decisions whilst working in a team. Coping with the 'shiny-new' disposition as an entrepreneur.

We discussed anxiety and defining what it is. I love how Dan describes it as an emotional experience you get from living in the future. So true.

Links from the show

Dan's instafamous cats Archie & Bells https://www.instagram.com/archieandbells

Secret Leaders Podcast: https://www.secretleaders.com/

Dawn (rebranding into Heights): https://www.trydawn.co/

Pic of the recording studio. Yeah I deleted that off my phone before posting!

Outro links

I believe you should do what you love.

I also believe in handing you the tools to make it viable.

Making an online creative business work:

1. Clarify the best means of making money in your online business. 2. Learn how to turn what you love doing into a viable business model. 3. Understand all things Instagram and make it work for your business. Learn how, here! Instagram School.

Unplugged update #4 Sep 03, 2019

This episode is a quick 10 min recording updating you on my taking a few weeks off Instagram and off work to reset. I've had a few realizations which I share and a fun announcement about something new I'm bringing to the next episode!

Ep 49: Interview with my husband, Nick Aug 05, 2019

Ok as promised, I'm talking with my husband of 14 yrs (!!) Nick, today on the show. We're sharing the brilliant techniques we've discovered around resolving conflict. The discoveries we've made as to how to have a better understanding of one another's viewpoint and more harmony when we are disagreeing on the big stuff, which ultimately leads up to live happier lives and a way more fulfilling relationship.

Breaking through your upper limits Jul 24, 2019

I was trying to get to sleep tonight but all I could think about was how astounded I am at what I have achieved over the last 8 months - how it IS possible to break through your upper limits (err that we put on ourselves).

And this made me wonder how many of you, dear listeners, maybe living smaller than your hopes and dreams like I was.

I felt so impassioned to share this part of my story to help shed light on how to start listening to your heart and make it happen that I jumped out of bed and hit record!

Creating time for deep work Jul 23, 2019

This episode was sparked by an article a wonderful member of my community sent me which was written in The Guardian newspaper by Brigid Schulte about how woman's biggest enemy is a lack of time to herself.

It reminded me of the things I have conquered in order to claim time for myself for deep work (such as painting, writing and time for inner-work). I share 3 tips that enabled me to move from overwhelm and seeing no solution, to finding a great solution. Of course, it was all about inner development and mindset. Listen in to hear more.

Find out more about how Instagram School can help you

Releasing old behaviours Jul 14, 2019

In this episode, I share a huge breakthrough I've experienced in terms of releasing an old behavior of rushing and living in a heightened state of adrenaline to get everything done.

This has resulted in pure magic, I can't wait to share this with you, listen on :)

Links mentioned:

Instagram School

Going slow when life speeds up Jul 01, 2019

Hey folks

Its been a few weeks since I last did a podcast - life has been very full in the runup to my deadline to deliver my online Instagram School on the 1st August 2019.

This episode talks about my experience these last few weeks of navigating the challenge of maintaining a sense of peace and calm whilst life is speeding up.

I share what has been helping me slow down as I seem to hurtle towards a huge deadline at what seems like ever greater speed!

Links from the show:

My interview on the Work Hard Mom Hard Podcast with Kari Keating

7 Prompts to Discover Your Dream Life

More miracles Jun 15, 2019

Wow. So the chronic pain appeared out of nowhere again this morning. Knowing what I know after the miracle I experienced on Christmas Eve (ep 22 Ease + Miracles) I knew it was in the realms of possibility that I could go from being more or less unable to walk because of the excruciating pain shooting down the inside and back of my leg to being totally pain free and able to get on with my day within a few minutes.

Which sounds crazy to my mind, even though I've experienced this twice now. But hey, this podcast is about my sharing my experience as a human being with you, so I need to get over that.

So what did I do? I recognised my heart wasn't at ease and ran through the questions I share in ep 38 Releasing Limiting Beliefs. And it worked.

Here are the questions:

1. Why am I feeling this way?

2. Why do I want to be in pain? or Why am I holding on to this belief?

3. Who would I be if I let go of this belief? or Who would I be if I stopped wanting to feel this way?

4. What do I have to believe to let this go?

Credit to Mastin Kipp + Tony Robbins whose work is the inspiration behind me coming up with asking myself these questions.

Dreams Taking Too Long To Appear? Jun 09, 2019

Join me as I share a little moment of clarity I had around waiting for your dreams to appear and the miracles that happen when you just let go and allow life to unfold for you.

For those of you looking for my 5 Step Forgiveness Workshop click here.

A Lesson in Conquering Fear Jun 03, 2019

A little episode about conquering fears. Sharing a story about how I talked to my 7 yr old son about the teachings I've learned around how the brain's job is to protect us fear which led to him overcoming a big fear of his own.

Also, several episodes back I mentioned that I use a 5 step process to practise forgiveness (which was revealed to me in a meditation). Lots of you messaged me to ask me to share those steps with you. This process has never let me down and as it is so powerful I wanted to teach it to those who want to learn in the most clear way, I want to hold you hand through the process. So I have created and quietly released a video workshop of me taking you through the steps one by one. Its a game changer. If you'd like to take a look click here.

Reading list for those interested in learning more about conquering fear.

Claim Your Power - Mastin Kipp

Explain Pain - Dr Lorimer Mosely + David Butler

You Can Heal Your Life - Louise Hay

3 life-hacks that worked this week. May 30, 2019

3 things that worked saved my energy, mental space and willpower.

'Do What You Love' Sounds Great But.. (part 1) May 26, 2019

'Do What You Love' Sounds Great But what about paying the bills?

A little episode where I begin to share with you the narrative behind what I mean when I say you should 'do what you love'.

We all have bills to pay so I know there's a danger that statement can be misunderstood.

This is a share to hopefully answer some of those issues!

ps. After recording I remembered some other things I meant to share so this will be a two-parter. If you have any questions you'd like me to cover in the next episode (I'll leave it a week or so before recording) feel free to send me a message. I think this is such an important topic, its how you spend you life after-all, so jump into the comment on my Instagram post for this episode if you have some questions you'd like answering.

The Entrepreneur Mindset May 23, 2019

This is a quick episode to share a bit of thinking that changed the way I feel about the path of entrepreneurship and the mindset required to thrive not fall into overwhelm, but I think this thinking can be applied to embarking on any brand new challenge where you have literally none of the answers and don't even know the route you need to take to get to your goal.

Releasing Limiting Beliefs May 13, 2019

In this episode I dive a little deeper into something I briefly mentioned in my last episode around having difficult conversations with yourself and making space to ask yourself questions and most importantly waiting for the answer.

Also, as I've had several requests to share how I release limiting beliefs I take you through the step-by-step process I have found I've put together from all the work I've done around this subject and how this works for me.

Let me know if this was helpful to you.

p.s. Are you constantly posting on IG but not seeing the results you desire?

I am so impassioned at helping you have success, because I believe we should all be doing what we love, that this Summer I am launching ‘Instagram School’ - an on-line programme for you to learn how to create a thriving business on Instagram! To celebrate the upcoming launch I have put together a time-saving 7 step framework for you to pinpoint the value you need to give and therefore the content you need to create. I also cover how to sell your work without feeling like you’re talking sales all the time! The tutorial is called 7 Steps to Create Content that Converts and is a little gift for those of you who would like to be notified about the Instagram School launch.

Click here to download my FREE '7 steps to create content that converts' tutorial!

Uncomfortable Conversations May 09, 2019

In this episode I share the life changing experience I have had living by the following quote:

A person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have'' - Tim Ferris.

Taking this approach over the last 12 months has paid off. Here I share some of my journey.

Kari's podcast episode I refer to:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/46-mindset-monday-alignment-2-0/id1439973260?i=1000437324305

Self-Sabotage May 05, 2019

In this little 6 minute episode I share a recent Aha-moment I had around WHY I self-sabotage sometimes. I have always known I, at times, avoid doing the things I really want to do, but I've not unpicked exactly why I do it.

Today I figured out a strong reason why, and came up with a plan for what I will do when I notice this tendency creeping in.

s1 ep 35: Meditation Apr 24, 2019

Lots of you have been asking me to talk about meditation - what I've tried, what my practise looks like, and some specifics for what I actually do when I meditate. So here follows a brief background as to why I started mediating, what types of meditation I tried at first, how I meditate now (step-by-step instructions) plus I round off with a bit about how its helped and how I connect writing morning pages with my practise and why that's an awesome things I do too. Mentioned in the podcast: Kipp Heart Therapy https://s3.amazonaws.com/mk-claimyourpower/Module+7/3.+Module+7+-+Heart+Therapy.mp3

s1 ep34: Validation Apr 19, 2019

In this episode I share a realisation I had around reaching for external judgement from others in order to feel validation.

I also read some inspired writing on this topic that flowed after meditating this morning.

The takeaway from this episode:

How many people judge you to be clever or not clever is not what this human experience is about.

It is about Being, experiencing, living as a human. Stretching, growing, learning - it's all for your soul's growth, none of it is for your ego. None of it.

Be you. Share. Be vulnerable. Be wrong. Be sorry. Be a servant. Be love. Just. Be. Love.

S1 ep33: energy vampires Apr 10, 2019

Today I talk about a moment of awareness I had recently around the idea of how offloading my frustrations effects others. I don’t do it a lot, but in this episode I contemplate the idea of setting the intention to not do it at all.

Join me in my quest to unpack whether I have a responsibility to the ones I love to care for their energy levels and therefore manage my emotions differently?

Podcast s1 ep32 pain walk Apr 03, 2019

Join me as I bring a chronic pain flare up from a sudden 8/10 down to a 2/10. So my last episode was all about being pain free for almost 3 months! And today out of nowhere I experience a pain flare up. Thankfully I have some tools to use in these situations and thought I’d document the process for you in case it helps you or someone you know :)

Happy Hacks Podcast s1 ep31 my chronic pain + autoimmune journey to wellness Mar 17, 2019

Thought I would document my health journey from not being able to walk for 9 months due to chronic pain, to being diagnosed with Hashimotos, an autoimmune disease, to where I am now, largely pain free and on the verge of reversing the autoimmune disease.

In this episode I share my journey and more importantly share all the things I did to try and get better. I have no idea whether one thing has had the most impact or whether it is a culmination of many things, but here's my story.

I hope if you're experiencing anything similar, my story might be helpful to you or someone you love.

This is a long video, so here are the top 10 things I did that I feel had an impact:

1. Change in diet. Switching to an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Going dairy-free + grain-free.

2. Accepting the pain, not getting caught up in the emotion around being in pain. Allowing the as-is (Michael A Singer type thinking)

3. Meditating

4. Writing morning pages (see The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron)

5. Educating myself on Neuroplasticity (see NOIgroup, David Butler, Prof Lorimer Mosely and the book Explain Pain and the Protectometer handbook)

6. Faith. I believed I would get better or find a way to live a fulfilling life despite the debilitating pain. Faith that life is always working for me and not against me.

7. Talking to people about my health challenge, which often lead people to link me to other people who could help me.

8. Walking. Bravely walking and putting what I learned about Neuroplasticity into practise. Being brave believing pain can't hurt me, walking cam't make it worse and despite huge fear doing it anyway.

9. Listening to people talking about Neuroplasticity and great mindsets when my mindset took a dip, in order to strengthen my belief.

10. Accepting the as-is. On flare up days, no catastrophizing, just allowing and looking for the lessons or the opportunity for growth on the other side of the pain boulder!

I would add my coach Jacqueline Hurst helped me enormously on this journey by teaching me how to have a great relationship with food and therefore feel no restriction around my new inflammatory lifestyle. Feel free to hop on over to Instagram and join in the conversation with my community about this topic!

Series 1 Episode 30: How to live your dreams Mar 06, 2019

Today I stepped into my dreams and did something I have wanted to do for a long time. I describe the journey I went on to get there focusing on how it's often fear that holds us back, and was certainly holding me back.

I wanted to document this moment for anyone wishing they could do something but allowing fear based thinking or living small to hold them back. It doesn't have to the the growth and joy on the other side of moving through fear is worth is 1000000000%

Ep 29: How you feel = life? Mar 05, 2019

A little stream of consciousness around a new concept I'm mulling over. If you're an avid listener you'll know I love to discuss the idea of the point of life.

Today my musings have moved onto what is life anyway? I've always chalked it up as what I'm doing or physically experiencing ie. the things. Here I share a recent Aha around perhaps its none of those, perhaps our existence is based more around how we feel.

After all I can say today my life looked like going to London on a train, having a great conversation, working in the studio and forgetting to make tea for my kids (sorry boys)...

..But really today my life was also... I woke up feeling challenged, then after a brilliant chat with my husband felt like I was flying high, I had a breakthrough moment of understanding whilst waiting for a train, felt pretty tired, had a conversation that inspired me no end in London, and made me feel like I understood myself and the universe more, I got some positive news and felt great, I felt so exhausted so I forgot to feed the boys, I was determined to have an early night and stop worrying about the big things going on in my life.

What I will mostly remember about today will be how I felt. Therefore what is existence? What is life? Perhaps it has less to do with what I spend my time doing, and more about how I spend my time feeling....

Series 1 Episode 28: Good Foundations Mar 01, 2019

Join me as I fold the laundry and lament on how I’ve learned that keeping to my habits is the most important thing for me (only working within school day, getting to sleep by 8.30pm etc) in order to keep my equilibrium and avoid burnout. The irony that it’s 9.30pm as I recorded this podcast (ie was working) is not lost on me! . Continuing on the path of self development whilst trying not to fall into my old story of believing I need to do everything perfectly, is a lesson I continue to explore and trip up on. . Learning to slow down as life fills up and my business scales up is a lesson I continue to work on grasping. . Recognising that responding to inspiration whenever it strikes leads time and time again to burn out, which continues to take a good week to recover from, and continues to be on my list of things to conquer. . As a creative, it feels awful to ignore the call of inspiration. But I’m not loving overwhelm or burnout much so let’s try a new approach.. the 20 Mile March. I’ve said I’d try it this week and then forgot to make a point of actually doing it. All these things I lay bare in my podcast to share the journey behind these little squares. To show the human behind the brand. To share my aha’s and my oh-dears. To celebrate the wins and be honest about the fears. . I hope you enjoy joining me on my journey of entrepreneurship, creative living and waking up.

Series 1 Episode 27: Changing Pace Feb 26, 2019

Youtube link to Podcast episode

Ep 26: Overwhelm Feb 20, 2019

So this week I experienced a bit of a feeling of overwhelm. My mind had so much information in it combined with enormous drive to work more than the threat of burn out bean to loom. Now, I know better than this and have great habits to ensure this doesn't happen to often, but sometimes I don't follow my own advice and get carried away in the wonderful zone of loving my career and forget about balance. In this episode I share my recent experience of suddenly heading towards burn out and how I stumbled on a way to snap right out of it. Enjoy and let me know if it resonated :)

Episode 25: Motivation Feb 17, 2019

Today I answer a reader's question - today I posted the quote you have one life, live it' on my Instagram feed and I got the most brilliant question from a reader. (I absolutely love it when people question the how behind my mindset, so I understand how I can offer more help).

So the readers question was:

'What is your motivation everyday to keep at it? I am lacking in that department unless I have an art show or display to prepare for'

I have used this episode to answer this question and I think it will be a question a lot of people have.

My answer may be quite different to what you might expect, too.

I talk about my beliefs around doing what you love, the big picture, the journey and the biggest things that trips us up.

Listen in to here more :)

Episode 24: Getting Unstuck in Life Feb 15, 2019

Ref in podcast:

Thrive Summit by Caspar + Nichola Craven

My Coach: Jacqueline Hurst

Ep 23: Thank you pain Feb 08, 2019

I am so grateful for chronic pain. Listen in to hear why!

Ep 22: Ease + Miracles Feb 01, 2019

In this episode I talk about what can only seem like a mini miracle that took place on Christmas Eve last year. It's the event that led to me having literally no chronic pain for the whole of January.

I also read excerpts from The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle that help me to explain the state of being I have been experimenting with living by these last few months.

What I didn't expect was the huge correlation between what happened on Christmas Eve and what I read a month later in this book.

Enjoy!

Episode 21: Happiness is an Inside Job. Forgive + Allow = This week's happy hack. Jan 27, 2019

In this episode I share how I have come to rely only on myself for my source of happiness and how that has been a critical step in my quest to uncover 'happy hacks'

I talk about how I have changed my expectations for how we spend our weekends as a family...

...and how regularly checking in with myself for remnants of unease and spending time working through situations in a forgiveness journal keeps me vibin' high and feeling at content.

Episode 20: Energy + Happiness Jan 22, 2019

In this episode I talk about creating a new kind of list that is seriously boosting my happiness.

I share a new hack I am enjoying that is energising me and clearing the brain fog and even a thunderous headache!

A new daily moment I am enjoying that's a huge happiness hack. Enjoy!

Episode 19: Lovely habits Jan 15, 2019

In this episode I talk about how I changed almost every habit in my life last year, and there was no effort involved!

Episode 18: My 2019 Focus Jan 07, 2019

In this episode I talk about why I've been quiet online around the subject of New Years resolutions, goals etc.

I share what I intend for this year - no list of goals, simply to have a focus.

...And then I realise as I'm recording the podcast what I'm setting is essentially a goal. Ha!

Listen in to hear about why my non-goal is sort of a goal but really isn't a goal, my thoughts on setting visions and why none of it matters anyway.

Episode 17: Unplugged Update Jan 04, 2019

My third podcast on the subject of creating a better relationship with my iphone and in particular, figuring out how to stop falling into a 'scroll hole'

I've got good news in this episode. Its working, here i share a couple more 'aha! moments' I've experienced as a result of focusing on this for a few months.

Listen to hear what is working!

Episode 16: post-Christmas Mull Dec 26, 2018

Join me for a wander round a lake for a post-Christmas mull.

In this episode I mull over the mindset changes I have made around allowing and accepting the 'as is' of life and how this has led to the most satisfying relaxed Christmas of my life.

I also share a little of my story of disordered eating and round up with some chat around self-care.

Episode 15: Mindless Update Dec 09, 2018

An update on my experiment of not using my mind to make decisions. As apposed to a mindless update about nothing as the title suggests!

In this episode I share a couple of stories as to how letting go and allowing has resulted in good things and how if its possible, my happiness and inner-peace has reached new levels.

Listen on to hear how.

Episode 14: Mindset + Vision Dec 07, 2018

Join me on the sofa as I have a ponder over breakfast about how nothing has physically changed in my life and yet everything has changed.

My pondering leads to the realisation of the value behind creating a vision for your life and how what I am finding may well be the key to everything!

Episode 13: It's good to advocate for yourself.. Dec 06, 2018

Do you enjoy advocating for yourself? I don't, but I'm learning. Here's a reflection on a recent experience I had in advocating for myself, and guess what I loved it, listen on to hear why.

Show notes

Best coach in the world: Jacqueline Hurst

https://www.jacquelinehurst.com/

Episode 12: Side effects of inner-peace Dec 04, 2018

This episode is a little share on some liberating side effects I am experiencing from stumbling across inner-peace.

Episode 11: Books that changed my life Dec 02, 2018

These are the books I have read this year that have literally changed my life.

Reading is such a fantastic resource for creating new habits, thinking and boosting your wellbeing.

As promised, I have put all of the books I recommend in my shiny new Amazon Storefront; link below:

Sticks + Ink Amazon Storefront

amazon.co.uk/shop/sticksandink

Amazon Storefront are an affiliate system - so I may receive a small commission on some items, but the price is the same for you.

Episode 9: Unplugged Update Nov 26, 2018

In this episode I update you all on how my goal to remain largely unplugged after coming back on Instagram is working out. Clue - its MUCH harder than I anticipated. Good news is I've got a new strategy and it's working. Listen in to hear more :)

Mentions in the podcast:

Carveouttimeforart

The Rising Tide Society

Jacqueline Hurst - Coach

Episode 8: How playing Mario Kart taught me the point of life Nov 21, 2018

As above! ps apologies for the background noise - I was walking the woods and my earphone mic makes a bit of a rustling noise against my coat :)

Episode 7: Lovely Habits Nov 21, 2018

In this episode I talk about how I have pivoted away from sharing the lovely habits I have developed over the last 9 months and instead focusing exclusively on something far more important.

Episode 10: Creating a word for the year Nov 10, 2018

In this episode I talk about the concept of picking a word for the year - i.e. an overarching focus you want your decisions to stem from.

At first I found the concept of choosing a word for the year, (with a level of seriousness), quite amusing. Then I heard people talk about how enormously helpful and transformative they found it to be, so I gave it a go.

What I like about it though is that its a gentle way of settling on one important goal for your life and giving yourself a good while to meet it.

My word for 2017 was SLOW. Hilariously I didn't slow down a beat, but I think taking a year of intention was necessary to pave the way to be prepared to take the action needed in order to actually slow down the following year. I needed to spend a whole year wanting it in order to be ready to let go of certain things to make it possible.

My word for 2018 is still undecided (as I write this in November 2018!) But the general theme has revealed itself to be getting to know my 'Self'. Or meeting my 'Self'.

My word (or focus) for 2019 is flashing on me everywhere I look, listen on to hear more!

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As always, if this resonated with you and you'd like to share your thoughts, experiences or questions, then head over to my Instagram post about this episode and jump into the comments.

My intention with this podcast is to share my 'aha! moments' and the little hacks I have discovered which contribute to my happiness. I hope that by sharing my experiences I can help inspire other people to create a life they love to. Please feel free to use the comment section in my Instagram Post for this episode, to chat with other listeners on this subject. I may pop in from time to time to try and answer questions as my life allows. Click the link below to jump in and share your view or experience. --- Disclaimer: I’m learning and having 'aha! moments' all the time so please forgive me - I may contradict myself sometimes! I also have a habit of using sweeping statements like ‘I always’ and ‘I know’. So help a girl out and just mentally replace them in your head with 'I sometimes' or 'I think' ;)

Episode 6: Starting a podcast + exciting announcement! Nov 07, 2018

In this episode I talk about starting a podcast and announce an exciting opportunity for one person to join me in my studio for a 1:1 Sticks + Ink experience.. Links I refer to in the Podcast: My eBooks for budding creative entrepreneurs: My Instagram Journey: The first 12 months Productivity, Parenting + Pain 5 Steps to create a Bangin Instagram Bio Creative Pep Talk Side Quest Series: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Finale

Episode 5: Courage Nov 06, 2018

Welcome to Happy Hacks Podcast! What to expect from the show.. I’ll be talking all things mindset, habits, spiritual awakenings and my favourite; designing a life and career you love. So if you are a creative entrepreneur or mompreneur, spiritually curious, or someone who enjoys life hacks and inspiring stories, then listen on. This first 6 episodes are an update for my Instagram audience on what I’ve been up to during my 3 month social media and iPhone hiatus. Links I refer to in the Podcast: My eBooks for budding creative entrepreneurs: My Instagram Journey: The first 12 months Productivity, Parenting + Pain 5 Steps to create a Bangin Instagram Bio Creative Pep Talk Side Quest Series: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Finale The Artist's Way Book: http://amzn.eu/d/i0hmgTC

Episode 4: Making decisions without my mind! Nov 06, 2018

Welcome to Happy Hacks Podcast! What to expect from the show.. I’ll be talking all things mindset, habits, spiritual awakenings and my favourite; designing a life and career you love. So if you are a creative entrepreneur or mompreneur, spiritually curious, or someone who enjoys life hacks and inspiring stories, then listen on. This first 6 episodes are an update for my Instagram audience on what I’ve been up to during my 3 month social media and iPhone hiatus. Links I refer to in the Podcast: My eBooks for budding creative entrepreneurs: My Instagram Journey: The first 12 months Productivity, Parenting + Pain 5 Steps to create a Bangin Instagram Bio My amazing Coach, Jacqueline Hurst https://www.jacquelinehurst.com/ Creative Pep Talk Side Quest Series: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Finale The Artist's Way Book: http://amzn.eu/d/i0hmgTC

Episode 3: Creating a fresh new approach to my creative process Nov 04, 2018

Welcome to my Podcast! What to expect from the show.. I’ll be talking all things mindset, habits, spiritual awakenings and my favourite; designing a life and career you love. So if you are a creative entrepreneur or mompreneur, spiritually curious, or someone who enjoys life hacks and inspiring stories, then listen on. This first 6 episodes are an update for my Instagram audience on what I’ve been up to during my 3 month social media and iPhone hiatus. Links I refer to in the Podcast: The Artist's Way Book: http://amzn.eu/d/i0hmgTC

Episode 2: Do you struggle with smart phone zombism? Nov 03, 2018

Welcome to my Podcast! What to expect from the show.. I’ll be talking all things mindset, habits, spiritual awakenings and my favourite; designing a life and career you love. So if you are a creative entrepreneur or mompreneur, spiritually curious, or someone who enjoys life hacks and inspiring stories, then listen on. This first 6 episodes are an update for my audience on what I’ve been up to during my 3 month social media and iPhone hiatus. Links I refer to in the Podcast: My eBooks for budding creative entrepreneurs: My Instagram Journey: The first 12 months Productivity, Parenting + Pain 5 Steps to create a Bangin Instagram Bio The Artist's Way Book: http://amzn.eu/d/i0hmgTC --- As always, if this resonated with you and you'd like to share your thoughts, experiences or questions, then head over to my Instagram post about this episode and jump into the comments. My intention with this podcast is to share my 'aha! moments' and the little hacks I have discovered which contribute to my happiness. I hope that by sharing my experiences I can help inspire other people to create a life they love to. Please feel free to use the comment section in my Instagram Post for this episode, to chat with other listeners on this subject. I may pop in from time to time to try and answer questions as my life allows. Click the link below to jump in and share your view or experience. --- Disclaimer: I’m learning and having 'aha! moments' all the time so please forgive me - I may contradict myself sometimes! I also have a habit of using sweeping statements like ‘I always’ and ‘I know’. So help a girl out and just mentally replace them in with 'I sometimes' or 'I think' ;)

Episode 1: Welcome to my Podcast! What to expect from the show.. Oct 02, 2018

Welcome to my Podcast! What to expect from the show.. I’ll be talking all things mindset, habits, spiritual awakenings and my favourite; designing a life and career you love. So if you are a creative entrepreneur or mompreneur, spiritually curious, or someone who enjoys life hacks and inspiring stories, then listen on. This first 6 episodes are an update for my Instagram audience on what I’ve been up to during my 3 month social media and iPhone hiatus. Links I refer to in the Podcast: My eBooks for budding creative entrepreneurs: My Instagram Journey: The first 12 months Productivity, Parenting + Pain 5 Steps to create a Bangin Instagram Bio My amazing Coach, Jacqueline Hurst https://www.jacquelinehurst.com/ Creative Pep Talk Side Quest Series: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Finale The Artist's Way Book: http://amzn.eu/d/i0hmgTC --- As always, if this resonated with you and you'd like to share your thoughts, experiences or questions, then head over to my Instagram post about this episode and jump into the comments. My intention with this podcast is to share my 'aha! moments' and the little hacks I have discovered which contribute to my happiness. I hope that by sharing my experiences I can help inspire other people to create a life they love to. Please feel free to use the comment section in my Instagram Post for this episode, to chat with other listeners on this subject. I may pop in from time to time to try and answer questions as my life allows. Click the link below to jump in and share your view or experience. --- Disclaimer: I’m learning and having 'aha! moments' all the time so please forgive me - I may contradict myself sometimes! I also have a habit of using sweeping statements like ‘I always’ and ‘I know’. So help a girl out and just mentally replace them in your head with 'I sometimes' or 'I think' ;)

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