Choosing Happy

The Choosing Happy Podcast: Setting Visionary Goals and Nurturing Positive Mindsets for 2024

In this first solo episode of 2024 I wanted to help you get on track with your goals and intentions and provide some powerful NLP/Mindset tips on how to succeed in your business or your life.

Thank you for joining me in my quest to make Joy and Happiness the focus, in what will potentially be an eventful 2024.

Choosing to Reflect and Reset for 2024

In this episode of the Choosing Happy Podcast, host Heather Masters shares essential advice to help listeners set, track, and achieve their goals for 2024. She emphasizes the importance of time management, creating routines, and adopting a positive mindset. Masters delves into concepts of personal definitions at identity level, assumptions, fear, clear desire, and inevitable success. She also emphasizes the need for accountability in achieving one’s goals and offers listeners a chance to join her accountability program, 'Before Coffee Breakthrough Habits'. Towards the end, she encourages her audience to select three words to act as their North star throughout the year.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:20 New Year Greetings and Initial Motivation

02:35 Time Management and Goal Setting

03:09 Understanding and Managing Time

06:01 Establishing Routines and Dealing with Interruptions

11:23 Avoiding Time Killers and Being Gracious

16:38 Reviewing Past Goals and Setting New Ones

18:49 Identifying Personal Success Strategy

24:00 Creating Habits and Overcoming Fear

24:43 Getting Clear on What You Want

27:50 Crafting a Compelling Vision

36:58 Finding Someone Who Supports You

37:53 Offer for Accountability Program

39:56 Setting Three Words for 2024

40:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Wishing a wonderful New Year and health, wealth, love and happiness in 2024.

Thank you for joining me at this special time.

This weeks Choosing Happy Podcast interview is about the power of story in life and business. I got to chat with Jackie Wilson - who is passionate about using stories to engage, entertain and create powerful content, copy and communications.

Her passion and wealth of knowledge and experience shine through in this interview. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!  

In this episode of the 'Choosing Happy Podcast', host, Heather Masters, welcomes guest, Jackie Wilson, a former journalist who uses the power of storytelling in business.

Jackie shares her journey from journalism to content marketing and discusses the significance of crafting a narrative in business.

She underscores the impact of storytelling on brain science, its utility in delivering memorable messages, and shares how the 'hero’s journey' archetype can be applied in business storytelling.

Furthermore, they explore the potential pitfalls of oversharing personal experiences in storytelling, and provide recommendations for those trying to incorporate storytelling in their business.

About Jackie:

A journalist by background, and with a vein of nosiness running through everything I do, I’ve written in many different contexts and capacities all my working life.

Jackie's Links:

Jackie's Website

@inthebrick_house on Instagram

Timestamps

00:01 Introduction to the Power of Storytelling

00:27 Interview with Jackie Wilson: From Journalism to Storytelling

01:38 The Journey to Discovering the Power of Storytelling

04:49 The Impact of Storytelling on the Human Brain

06:20 The Role of Storytelling in Business and Marketing

07:55 The Power of Metaphor in Storytelling

08:27 The Importance of Words in Storytelling

14:36 How to Use Storytelling in Your Work

27:06 The Challenges of Telling Your Own Story

32:38 The Power of Personal Stories in Building Connection

34:56 The Role of a Business Coach in Storytelling

36:15 Learning from a Successful Mentor

36:51 Feeling Disconnected from the Mentor

38:00 The Power and Pitfalls of Vulnerability in Storytelling

39:21 The Importance of the Story Arc

40:28 The Hero's Journey and its Role in Storytelling

42:18 The Use of Metaphors and Archetypes in Storytelling

45:53 The Power of Personal Stories in Business

47:26 The Influence of Language and Metaphors

50:17 The Role of Storytelling in Content Creation

55:32 Tips for Beginners in Storytelling

01:01:04 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

01:04:33 Conclusion and Invitation for the Next Episode

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Copyright 2026 Heather Masters

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Day 100!!!! - 100 Days of Happy - Choosing to Learn

I did it!! I do hope you received some value over the last 100 days. Please leave me a review if you enjoy the podcast.

Today, join me on this enlightening journey as I share my three most powerful lessons from the past 100 days!

'Day 100 - 100 Days of Happy - Choosing to Learn.' Let's make 2024 the year of growth, love, and happiness! 💕✨ #ChooseHappiness #PersonalGrowth #100daysofhappy #choosinghappypodcast #choosinghappiness

A reminder of my New Year gift - You can grab a free Goals consultation by scheduling a session here:

 https://www.takingyourbusinessonline.com/magic-offer

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Day 99 - 100 Days of Happy - Choosing to Get Started

📌 Goal-Getter Alert! 🚀

🌟 Day 99: "Choosing to Get Started" 🌟

🗓️ Don't wait for the right moment, create it! Today, I encourage you to take the first step towards your goals. You've got this! 💫 #100DaysofHappy #choosinghappypodcast #gettingstarted #smashyourgoals #takeastep

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#choosinghappypodcast #choosinghappiness

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Day 98 - 100 Days of Happy - Choosing to Be Supported

Do you have the support you need for 2024?

Are you willing to ask for help?

💪 Don't Go It Alone! 🤗 In 2024, make a commitment to get the support and help you need. Join my coaching program and mentoring program for online businesses and take control of your own future. Don't let the changes in the world hold you back.

Limited seats available!

Email me at [email protected].

#Support #CoachingProgram #OnlineBusiness #BusinessSupport #MentoringProgram

#choosinghappypodcast #choosinghappiness

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Day 97 - Choosing to Learn and Move On

Join me on Day 97 of 100 Days of Happy! Today, I'm talking about choosing to learn and move on. #100DaysofHappy #SelfGrowth

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Day 96 - 100 Days of Happy - Choosing the Day After

Boxing Day, the Day After can be a strange kind of day, where each of us have our own perspective on the day. What do you Choose on the Day After?

🎉 Boxing Day Vibes! 🎁🍲

As the Christmas season winds down, take a break and reflect on the joyous days spent with loved ones. What were your favourite moments from 2023? Share them with us as we prepare to welcome a fabulous 2024. 🌟 #BoxingDay #YearInReview #100DaysofHappy

#choosinghappypodcast #choosinghappiness #specialchristmas #Christmasfun

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Copyright 2026 Heather Masters

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Day 95 - 100 Days of Happy! Happy Christmas!

Celebrating Christmas Day with love and hope!

Join me as I continue my

#100DaysofHappy

journey and find strength in challenging times. Check out my latest video where I open up about unexpected occurrences and offer encouragement to anyone facing tough situations. Sending you warm wishes on this special day.

#ChristmasBlessings

#choosinghappypodcast #choosinghappiness #specialchristmas #Christmasfun

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Wishing the best of everything for the holidays and have a very blessed day!

Thank you for joining me at this special time.

This weeks Choosing Happy Podcast interview is just as special and I am sure it's one you'll enjoy. I got to chat with Samantha Dawkins - who is a social media manager, coach, mental health advocate as well as being very, very knowledgeable and heart-centered.

I loved talking with her and I hope you will enjoy the conversation as much as I did!  

In this episode of the Choosing Happy podcast, host Heather Masters interviews therapist and mental health advocate, Samantha Dawkins, who shares her professional journey from working as an executive assistant in the corporate world to finding happiness in helping therapists succeed through online presence.

Samantha discusses the importance of understanding one's ideal clients, translating business goals into effective social media strategies, and embracing authenticity for more impactful connections. Furthermore, she also provides valuable insights into overcoming mental health challenges, mindset roadblocks, and the fear of online visibility, as well as emphasizes the significance of pricing your services fairly and investing in your business.

About Samantha:

Samantha is a social media manager, coach, support worker and passionate mental health advocate who specialises in helping therapists show up authentically and with confidence online.

Samantha's Links:

Samantha's Facebook group

Samantha's Facebook page

@koala.va on Instagram

Samantha's Website

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Christmas Greetings

00:19 Introducing the Guest: Samantha Dawkins

01:36 Samantha's Journey to Finding Happiness

02:00 Transition from Corporate World to Entrepreneurship

03:37 Choosing Mental Health as a Niche

05:01 Overcoming Mental Blocks in Showing Up Online

07:26 Tips for Overcoming Fear of Visibility

11:45 Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Mistakes

14:06 Dealing with Negative Internal Chatter

20:04 The Importance of Authenticity in Online Presence

22:30 Growing Visibility on Social Media

30:05 Overcoming Financial Mindset Blocks

31:52 The Importance of Sales and Pricing in Business

33:08 The Importance of Financial Growth in Therapy Business

33:34 The Struggle of Therapists with Pricing

34:21 The Impact of Pricing on Client Commitment

34:51 The Influence of Pricing on Client Type

36:11 Avoiding Price Competition and Valuing Your Services

37:10 The Value of Personal Service in Business

38:01 The Importance of Not Competing on Price

39:57 The Role of Social Media in Business Growth

43:33 The Importance of Building an Email List

47:27 The Risks of Relying Solely on Social Media

49:35 The Importance of Setting Business Goals

51:46 The Role of Content Pillars in Social Media Strategy

55:21 Tips for Starting Out as an Entrepreneur

58:29 Finding Happiness in Your Work

59:25 How to Contact Samantha

01:00:21 Conclusion and Final Remarks

I do hope you find this episode useful. Please share if you think someone you know would benefit from the very powerful message. Please leave a review if you enjoyed it.

Heather Masters

Copyright 2026 Heather Masters

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Links:

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www.choosinghappy.co.uk/community

www.twitter.com/nlpwarrior

https://www.facebook.com/choosinghappypodcast

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What you can do now...

Join the new community at www.choosinghappy.co.uk/community

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Drop me a line with any feedback you may have at [email protected]

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🎅 Day 94 of #100DaysofHappy 🎁 It's the last day of the Christmas countdown. As we gather with loved ones on this special holiday, let's remember the true meaning of Christmas - a time for families to come together, celebrate, and cherish each other's company. ✨ Wishing you a magical Christmas Eve! 🌟 #FamilyTime #Christmas2023

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Reach Out Calls

I am offering Christmas Reach Out Calls on Christmas day - 30 minute chats just to connect if you're feeling isolated or alone, or you just fancy sharing a drink and saying hi.

You can find out more and book your call here:

https://calendly.com/heatherv-coaching/christmas-day-chat

Booking closes 24th December midnight (UK London time)

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Heather Masters

Copyright 2026 Heather Masters

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