Author and athlete Meredith Atwood talks about her year of no-nonsense and how, after taking an honest look at her life, she decided to quit drinking, leave her job, and get rid of the people-pleasing and self-sabotaging behaviors that were making her miserable.  And she offers some thoughts about how we can live more fulfilling lives too. Check out the Year of No Nonsense by Meredith Atwood. 

Follow Meredith at www.swimbikemom.com

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Nobody likes to be rejected. Heck, I don't even like the word. Rejection can cause mental stress and even physical pain. But, if we deal with it the right way, that pain can also be motivating. In this episode, I'll share some of the science-based strategies I use to manage rejection and how we can actually use those setbacks to our advantage. 

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This S2 Interview features Dr. Christine Carter, author of The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less, who says life doesn't have to be hard for us to be productive and successful. Instead, we can access our "effortless power" to get more done and feel better about what we are doing. Learn how in this episode and check out Christine Carter's books and work at www.christinecarter.com

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An optimistic attitude can improve your health, happiness, and even help you live longer. So what do you do if you are leaning like the Pisa of pessimism? Polly explains how to behave optimistically even when you are feeling down. Research links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894461/

https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/the-benefits-of-optimism-are-real.html

And, find the Simply Nifty Optimism Meme on Facebooks @PollyCampbellAuthor

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Polly used to worry about everything. What-iffing her life away. But, not anymore. In this episode, Polly and Sherri talk about how worry can lead to more trouble, and what we do now so our worries so don't get in our way. 

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Excuses, putdowns, playing it safe, these are a few of the ways we deal with self-doubt. Thing is, all of these sabotage our goals and keep us from doing the things that add fun and meaning to our lives. So, let's shut down that self-doubt. Or at least manage it better. We'll talk about how, in this episode. 

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In this always-on world of distraction, it can be hard to remember even where we parked our car. But, memory hacks can help. Also, remember to check out the joy bots and other creations from Gary Hirsch mentioned in today's Simply Nifty segment. These painted dominoes are a Simply Nifty way to remember our strength and courage. Find Gary on Etsy at GaryHirschartshop.

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When we know what we care about and value, and align our actions with those things, we create a foundation for lingering happiness. 

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Polly and her buddy Sherri Sacconaghi talk over plans for 2020 and how intentions can help you take the small, daily steps needed to achieve your big goals. It starts by, well, just getting started. Happy New Year.

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Author Nancy Davis Kho talks about how writing 50 thank you notes in one year changed the way she experienced her world, helped her ease anxiety, and find calm during a challenging year. We really can feel better, one letter at a time. Check out Nancy's work here: www.daviskho.com.

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