Happy Talk

Oooft, it's been a while hasn't it? Well, life has been doing it's thing, and truthfully, there's been more downs than ups.

I'll never not think it's important to share all aspects of life, so here's a little updates on all the happenings, and how i've dealt with it (or how i've not dealt with it, as the case may be).

This is a pretty raw episode, and hopefully one that brings a bit of solidarity if you've ever had a rough time - and give you some hope that you'll get out the other side with a little more than you had before.

I'm also launching everything I wish I had throughout my rubbish time and every other time I've wanted to prioritise my happiness and joy. Think workbooks, courses, resources and a community of people that just want you to win. Like the best group chat you've ever been part of. That's what my new membership, The Happy Choice, is going to be about.

Grab a spot on the waitlist for exclusive access to freebie resources, behind the scenes action and the best discounts for when we launch!!

JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE HAPPY CHOICE: https://happybyme.co.uk/pages/happychoicewaitlist

Meg

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When you think about your happiest life, do you immediately think, 'eurgh, I don't know what I want!?'

It can be so hard to find clarity to what you actually want in your life… so, we're here with Meg's top tips!

About Meg

After living life in the rat race consistently driving towards the next thing, Meg changed her life by asking whether she was happy. The answer, 'I'm not 'unhappy' – but there has to be more than this' made her live life differently. Now a Positive Psychologist, she supports people to take ownership of their happiness and step into the happiest version of them using a blend of evidence-based coaching and training solutions.

About happybyme

happybyme exists to support people to make great things happen by cultivating happiness. We beleive that by supporting people to take control of their happiness, more great things will happen in the world. We do this through our range of training and coaching solutions and our brand new 'Choose Happiness' planner.

You can find out more at www.happybyme.co.uk

In this conversation, Meg interviews Dan, the founder of Buckt, a mystery ticket subscription service. They discuss the origins of Buckt, which was inspired by the frustration of spending hours searching for fun activities to do. Dan shares how he used a bucket list to shift his mindset and find happiness after a breakup. Meg relates her own experience of creating a bucket list and finding fulfillment through adventure and self-discovery. They explore the power of positive emotions and the importance of variety in life. Dan highlights the impact of Buckt on relationships and mental health, and the challenge of competing against comfort and laziness. Takeaways

• Self-reflection and self-discovery are crucial for finding happiness.
• Entrepreneurs may face unique challenges in finding happiness due to their desire for growth and control.
• Faith and spirituality can play a role in happiness, but may require reconciling with the entrepreneurial mindset.
• Taking action, managing energy, and surrounding oneself with positive influences are important for maintaining happiness. Creating a bucket list can shift your mindset and bring focus to the future, helping you find happiness and overcome challenges.
• Engaging in new activities and experiences can lead to personal growth, build confidence, and strengthen relationships.
• Prioritising positive emotions and variety in life can broaden your psychological resources and contribute to overall well-being.
• Buckt's mystery ticket subscription service offers a unique way to discover and participate in a variety of activities, helping individuals break free from routine and explore new possibilities.

About Dan

Dan Bridgewater is an award winning entrepreneur, corporate governance practitioner and public speaker. Dan is the founder of Buckt. Buckt is the UK's only mystery ticket subscription. Every month subscribers receive 5 mystery tickets to top attractions and activities in their region. From axe throwing to alpaca walking, rage rooms to restaurants, subscribers receive actual tickets (not discount nor recommendations) and they can complete all of them at no extra cost. Operating in 7 regions across the country (with 3 more on the way) including Birmingham, London and Manchester, the business recently received investment from Birmingham venture capital firm Midven and has its sights on international expansion.

Alongside this, Dan is the founder of Fourth Wall (a social enterprise that uses the arts to develop the skills of young people in disadvantages communities), a first class with honours graduate from the University of Birmingham and a Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society.

He is a recipient of multiple awards including the prestigious Point of Light Award (chosen by the Prime Minister), One To Watch by the Phoenix Business Club and winner of the Future Faces of Entrepreneurship Award. Additionally, Dan has sat on the multiple boards including the Birmingham LEP's business committee, UpRising, RSA Academies and was a chair of governors at a Birmingham primary school.

It's true what they say... you have to love yourself first. BUT, what does that mean and how do we do it?! Join Meg this week as she discusses the practical elements of loving ourselves first! Takeaways

• Self-love is essential for overall well-being and should be prioritised.
• Self-acceptance involves embracing all aspects of oneself, including strengths and weaknesses.
• Self-care is crucial for replenishing one's energy and should be incorporated into daily routines.
• Engaging in self-love journaling and writing a self-love letter can help foster a positive self-image.

About Meg

After living life in the rat race consistently driving towards the next thing, Meg changed her life by asking whether she was happy. The answer, 'I'm not 'unhappy' – but there has to be more than this' made her live life differently. Now a Positive Psychologist, she supports people to take ownership of their happiness and step into the happiest version of them using a blend of evidence-based coaching and training solutions.

About happybyme

happybyme exists to support people to make great things happen by cultivating happiness. We beleive that by supporting people to take control of their happiness, more great things will happen in the world. We do this through our range of training and coaching solutions and our brand new 'Choose Happiness' planner.

You can find out more at www.happybyme.co.uk

Is the niggle that you can't do something getting in the way of your progress? In this episode Meg shares how this is completely normal AND her top 3 tips to manage it!! Key Takeaways

• Self-doubt is a common experience, even for confident and successful individuals.
• Taking action and proving self-doubt wrong through evidence is an effective way to overcome it.
• Setting realistic expectations and practicing self-care are essential for managing self-doubt.
• Using affirmations can help challenge negative thoughts and build self-belief.

About Meg

After living life in the rat race consistently driving towards the next thing, Meg changed her life by asking whether she was happy. The answer, 'I'm not 'unhappy' – but there has to be more than this' made her live life differently. Now a Positive Psychologist, she supports people to take ownership of their happiness and step into the happiest version of them using a blend of evidence-based coaching and training solutions.

About happybyme

happybyme exists to support people to make great things happen by cultivating happiness. We beleive that by supporting people to take control of their happiness, more great things will happen in the world. We do this through our range of training and coaching solutions and our brand new 'Choose Happiness' planner. You can find out more at www.happybyme.co.uk

This week, we're here with Meg's coaches laying bare why Meg had coaching, the journey she went through and how Donna and Cheryl supported her to completely turn her life upside down.

Donna and Cheryl share their journey of personal and professional transformation, highlighting the power of coaching and the importance of embracing change. They discuss the desire for more in life and the fear that often holds people back from exploring their true potential. They emphasize the role of a coach in helping individuals find their own answers and create a fulfilling life. Takeaways

• Coaching is not about fixing something that is broken, but about exploring and discovering what more is possible in life.
• It is important to have a clear vision of what you truly desire and believe that it is possible for you.
• Investing in yourself and hiring a coach can accelerate your personal and professional growth.
• Embracing change and letting go of limiting beliefs are essential for creating a fulfilling life.
• Living a limitless life means constantly expanding and discovering new possibilities.

About Donna and Cheryl

We are Donna Elliott and Cheryl Lee, the Co-Founders of Now Is Your Time, creators of The Real You®, authors of the #1 Best Seller, 'Become The Real You'… and now, TEDx Speakers! After over twenty years in successful senior leadership roles in the corporate world, we now run our own coaching services business.

Our goal is for women to break free from limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome and just plain fear - to become the best version of themselves by harnessing their inner power to live a radically authentic life. We apply not only our 40 combined years of leadership and experience of building high performing teams, to give our clients the life-changing transformations they experience to start living as their authentic selves, but also our own personal journeys and life lessons.

Alongside our coaching programmes we have also worked with world-renowned corporate clients such as the BBC, Adobe, Sage, and Amex as Mindset and Imposter Syndrome Experts and featured in publications such as Health & Wellbeing and Glamour.

You can find their incredible work and follow along at their instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nowisyourtimeto/

Are you feeling a bit bored with life? Maybe there's something you're wanting to do, but it all feels a little bit uncomfortable? In this conversation, Meg discusses the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing discomfort. She explains that as human beings, we are wired to seek challenge and growth, and that staying in our comfort zones can lead to boredom and unfulfillment. Meg provides practical tips for understanding and reframing comfort zones, digging deeper into fear, and finding hope. Takeaways

• Stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing discomfort is essential for personal growth and fulfillment.
• Understanding and reframing comfort zones can help us overcome fear and anxiety.
• Digging deeper into our fears and finding hope can empower us to take action and pursue our goals.
• Practicing getting uncomfortable in safe and manageable ways can build self-efficacy and prepare us for bigger challenges.

Chapters 00:00Comfort Zones and Why We Need to Get Uncomfortable 17:26Understanding and Reframing Comfort Zones 22:12Digging Deeper into Fear and Finding Hope 26:28Practicing Getting Uncomfortable About Meg After living life in the rat race consistently driving towards the next thing, Meg changed her life by asking whether she was happy. The answer, 'I'm not 'unhappy' – but there has to be more than this' made her live life differently. Now a Positive Psychologist, she supports people to take ownership of their happiness and step into the happiest version of them using a blend of evidence-based coaching and training solutions. About happybyme happybyme exists to support people to make great things happen by cultivating happiness. We beleive that by supporting people to take control of their happiness, more great things will happen in the world. We do this through our range of training and coaching solutions and our brand new 'Choose Happiness' planner. You can find out more at www.happybyme.co.uk

Worried about what people think of you? Is it starting to get in the way of your progress? This one is for you! In this episode, Meg discusses the fear of judgment and how it can hold us back from pursuing our dreams and living authentically. She emphasises the importance of caring about what others think, as it is a natural human instinct rooted in our evolutionary history. However, she also provides strategies for overcoming the negative impact of others' opinions, including her top three tips on how to stop letting other peoples opinions get in the way of your happiest life! Your key takeaways:

• Caring about what others think is a natural human instinct rooted in our evolutionary history - so be compassionate with yourself!
• Self-discovery and building a strong self-image are key to overcoming the fear of judgment
• Believing in your dream future and focusing on what truly matters to you can help diminish the impact of others' opinions
• Identify the people whose opinions truly matter and be compassionate towards others' judgments
• Imagining future success can provide motivation and resilience in the face of judgment

Chapters 00:00Introductions 02:03Feeling Judged for Life Choices 04:23Overcoming Fear of Judgment 06:20The Importance of Caring About Others' Opinions 07:25Understanding the Goal: Not Giving a Fuck vs. Overcoming Limitations 13:24Why Do We Care What Others Think? 20:38Self-Discovery: Learning About Yourself 21:25Believing in Your Dream Future 34:37Identifying Inner Circle and Outer Circle People 40:53Being Compassionate and Imagining Future Success 43:51Conclusion About Meg After living life in the rat race consistently driving towards the next thing, Meg changed her life by asking whether she was happy. The answer, 'I'm not 'unhappy' – but there has to be more than this' made her live life differently. Now a Positive Psychologist, she supports people to take ownership of their happiness and step into the happiest version of them using a blend of evidence-based coaching and training solutions. About happybyme happybyme exists to support people to make great things happen by cultivating happiness. We beleive that by supporting people to take control of their happiness, more great things will happen in the world. We do this through our range of training and coaching solutions and our brand new 'Choose Happiness' planner. You can find out more at www.happybyme.co.uk

In this conversation, we discuss the different narratives surrounding the new year and how to have the best 2024. Meg highlights how terrible we are at predicting how happy achieving goals will make us and the importance of positive emotion in making your dreams come true. If you want 4 easy steps to how to get the dream WITHOUT sacrificing your wellbeing, this one is for you. Key Takeaways

• There are different narratives surrounding the new year, with one camp focusing on setting goals and making changes, and another camp advocating for self-care and gentleness.
• Positive psychology has shown that we are not good at predicting how happy achieving our goals will make us, and that positive emotion and well-being boost our ability to achieve our goals.
• It is important to take time and space to think about our goals and uncover the underlying motivations behind them.
• Instead of focusing solely on achieving goals, we should also focus on amplifying happiness in the journey towards our goals.

Chapters 00:00The New Year Narrative 11:33The Inaccuracy of Goal Setting 14:49The Role of Positive Emotion 25:43Taking Time and Space to Think 34:20Uncovering the Motivation Behind Goals 36:46Exploring Different Options to Fulfill Needs 39:34Amplifying Happiness in the Journey About Meg After living life in the rat race consistently driving towards the next thing, Meg changed her life by asking whether she was happy. The answer, 'I'm not 'unhappy' – but there has to be more than this' made her live life differently. Now a Positive Psychologist, she supports people to take ownership of their happiness and step into the happiest version of them using a blend of evidence-based coaching and training solutions. About happybyme happybyme exists to support people to make great things happen by cultivating happiness. We beleive that by supporting people to take control of their happiness, more great things will happen in the world. We do this through our range of training and coaching solutions and our brand new 'Choose Happiness' planner. You can find out more at www.happybyme.co.uk

Are you starting to wind down towards the end of the year and wonder what 2024 holds for you? So are we!

The podcast hasn't been around for the last few weeks for a very specific reason; things have been a little tough!

So, in the midst of things not going as well as we'd like, we took some time to reflect on 2023 and todays episode is all about giving a you a little update!

Join Meg as she discusses;

• How building relience to adversity has to happen when things are feeling good
• How building the dream life has to start with an understanding of what the dream is
• That when challenges are thrown your way, there is always an opportunity, you just have to find it
• How life has taken a very unexpected twist recently and what she'll be doing about it
• How she's built her vision board this year
• How setting out her intentions for the next few years has brought up a big limiting belief and what she intends to do about it
• Her word and intention for 2024!

About Meg

After living life in the rat race consistently driving towards the next thing, Meg changed her life by asking whether she was happy. The answer, 'I'm not 'unhappy' – but there has to be more than this' made her live life differently. Now a Positive Psychologist, she supports people to take ownership of their happiness and step into the happiest version of them using a blend of evidence-based coaching and training solutions.

About happybyme

happybyme exists to support people to make great things happen by cultivating happiness. We beleive that by supporting people to take control of their happiness, more great things will happen in the world. We do this through our range of training and coaching solutions and our brand new 'Choose Happiness' planner.

You can find out more at www.happybyme.co.uk