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- Day 13 - 100 Days of Happy - Is it Time to Give Up?
Hanging up the towel or holding the tension?
What will you choose?
Heather Masters
Copyright 2026 Heather Masters
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2 min - Day 12 - 100 Days of Happy - Time off From Tech Challenge
Do you take time away from tech?
Do you think you could?
Are you willing to challenge yourself and see the benefits?
Heather Masters
Copyright 2026 Heather Masters
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2 min - Day 11 - 100 Days of Happy - Reconnecting with your Spirit
Day 11 - 100 Days of Happy - Reconnecting with your Spirit
Can you remember when you felt joyful and spirited?
Can you remember when flow was your natural state and doing what you loved was normal?
Is it time to reconnect?
Heather Masters
Copyright 2026 Heather Masters
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2 min - Episode 40 - Interview with Writer David Sontag
In this weeks episode of the Choosing Happy podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Writer David Sontag. After retiring and moving to France, David wrote and self-published his book, 'So you're Thinking of Moving to France'.
He describes his journey from tech consultant to retiree to author and why he chose the self-publishing route.
If you are thinking of relocating to France or interested in getting your book out into the world, David shares his thoughts and experiences.
We discuss:
- His journey of moving to France
- His writing and process
- Why he chose to self-publish and what that entailed
About David Sontag :
I was born and brought up in North London before moving to mid-Essex in the early eighties. After a brief but unsuccessful flirtation with the military I left school and studied Computing before pursuing a career in that field. After I was made redundant for the second time I setup my own Private Service Company and worked on my own for 20 years working with businesses to transform their operations and improve productivity and profitability. I then opted for early retirement and spent 18 months assisting a friend of my wife with her newly acquired Travel Franchise.
An earlier holiday in the Dordogne reignited my passion for France and we set about making that dream a reality. We finally settled in the Correze. After numerous friends asked me for help in planning their move, I decided to write a book, based on our real-life experiences, ‘So, You’re Thinking of Moving to France’.We are firm believers of ‘Living the life you love and loving the life you live’You can find David on Social Media:
David's Facebook page
@baronbrive on Instagram
And you can find his books on Amazon.
I do hope you find this episode useful. Please share if you think someone you know would benefit from David's journey.
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Copyright 2026 Heather Masters
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44 min - Day 10 - 100 Days of Happy - Give Yourself Grace
Day 10 - 100 Days of Happy - Give Yourself Grace
Is there time to keep pushing and time to give yourself grace?
What if you do fit in after all - take a look at the jigsaw!
Heather Masters
Copyright 2026 Heather Masters
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2 min - Day 9 - 100 Days of Happy - The Lie That You Don't Fit In
Day 9 - 100 Days of Happy - The Lie That You Don't Fit In
What if you do fit in after all - take a look at the jigsaw!
Heather Masters
Copyright 2026 Heather Masters
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2 min - Day 8 - 100 Days of Happy
Are you stuck in the past? Are you limiting yourself by holding on?
Is it time to let go?
Heather Masters
Copyright 2026 Heather Masters
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2 min - Day 7 - 100 Days of Happy
Day 7 - 100 Days of Happy - finding something to look forward to!
Do you struggle to stay motivated each day?
Try this simple tip to change that.
Heather Masters
Copyright 2026 Heather Masters
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2 min - Day 6 of 100 Days of Happy! The Happy Post-it Challenge!
Day 6 of 100 Days of Happy! The Happy Post-it Challenge!
Are you ready to up-level your appreciation practice?
This is a fun and powerful way to do it.
Heather Masters
Copyright 2026 Heather Masters
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2 min - Day 5 - 100 Days of Happy - Free From Fear
Day 5 - 100 Days of Happy - Living Free From Fear
Fear is often the underlying cause of stress, procrastination, anxiety and more.
Can you learn to live free of irrational and unhelpful fear?
Heather Masters
Copyright 2026 Heather Masters
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About Choosing Happy
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Ready to break free from old patterns and choose joy in a noisy, demanding world?
You’re in the right place.
The Choosing Happy Podcast is where techies, entrepreneurs, transformational practitioners and creative souls come to reclaim happiness, shake up their mindset, and unlock more meaningful wins—no toxic positivity, just real stories, honest wisdom, and practical tools.
Hosted by Heather V Masters, certified trainer, coach, NLP master practitioner, and ex-corporate burnout survivor turned joy champion, every episode blends bold myth-busting, brutally honest moments, and uplifting insights.
Here, you’ll hear everyday tales about messing up, getting back up, and finding clarity in chaos.
This isn’t polished perfection—it’s raw, relatable, and relentlessly positive.
Whether you’re stuck in a rut, ready for a pattern break, or craving authenticity in your business and life, you’ll find strategies, experiments, and support to help you thrive.
Expect weekly bite-sized wisdom, longer deep-dives, and monthly guests who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.
What You’ll Get:
Real stories & hard-won lessons: The truth behind success—failures, pivots, and tiny happy experiments.
Mindset shifts for real life: Ditching the fluff and finding joy in the messy bits.
Actionable tools: Live tests, wins jars, A–B experiments, reframes you’ll actually use.
A vibrant, supportive community: Share your wins, get inspired, and rediscover what makes you happy.
Join us and choose happy—one honest conversation at a time.
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Disclaimer
Content is for informational purposes only, not medical advice. Techniques may evoke strong emotions; engage at your discretion. If facing trauma or mental health challenges, consult a professional. Heather V Masters isn’t liable for outcomes from applying this content. See full disclaimer for details.
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