I'm back! In this episode, I chat about why I've been MIA for nearly a year, the ways content creation helps increase confidence, and where things are going with this podcast (and the purpose behind it now).

Perfectionism has been something that really prevented me from releasing the podcast episodes I've been trying to record for the past year. And listening back to this one I'm releasing right now, I think there's definitely room for improvement (in just improving my humor and way I talk about things in general to make it more entertaining). But we've all got to start somewhere, and I think that's also one of the biggest reasons why I'm back to create more podcast episodes: I want to use this as an opportunity for self development. Both to get better at verbal communication, but also build up my confidence again, and get the chance to interview some amazing people (hoping to interview some inspiring professionals and public figures). Plus I talk a bit about how Emma Chamberlain has influenced my direction for this podcast.

I'm not 100% sure how often I'll be able to publish new episodes and content, just looking at my existing schedule with school, recruiting, and running my design studio (which is still going strong!). But I'm going to do my very best, and hopefully at least be able to release a new episode every couple of months. Or perhaps I'll batch record several and release them over time. We'll see how things go.

Thanks for sticking around - I'm excited to share this journey of self discovery and self improvement with you and the podcast guests I bring on!

*Apologies for the mic issues (it's been a while since I recorded something haha. Plus...I didn't buy a professional mic and have just been recording from my phone, so that's also partially the reason why - I'm probably going to buy an actual microphone if this podcast picks up).

Looking for ways to glow-up your life this summer? Here's 10 amazing ways to level up your life and especially if you've been in a slump.

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Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast!! Today's episode kicks it off by going over the 3 main tasks and goals I've set for myself in March. 

1. Podcast intro/outro, and trailer recording

2. Level up my SEO (Search Engine Optimization): I talk about a brief intro on some SEO terms and how to boost it as well so you can get found on Google

3. Creating more content and specifically what kinds of content I'm focusing in on, and how I plan to balance the "content creation hamster wheel"

While 2020 has no doubt been a crazy year, and a long one for many, I found that it still seemed to fly by for me. In this episode, I talk about why my word for 2020 is "gratitude" in various aspects of my life, and then dive into 4 top lessons I've learned in my life and business this year. 

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Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Here are 3 tried and true strategies to help you manage both long term and short term stress. This episode will also help you increase productivity, and deal with nerves. 

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In this episode, I share 2 of my favourite recent books I read that you should definitely read too! One is a self development one, and another one is a business book. 

If you want the direct links to the books and some more show notes, you can find it at: happilyhedy.com/go-with-your-gut-achieve-more-book-recommends

As well, I talk about some recent experiences that taught me why and when it's important to go with your gut and not look back. Plus, you'll learn why this is key to achieving more and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. 

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For full show notes and bonus content, go here **NOTE: The podcast episode and the blog post has some overlap, BUT I also share unique tips and content in each. If you want to really get set for back to school, feel free to read over the article and listen to this episode too!

This episode is one of my more personal ones, as I delve into some life stories about my experiences as an introvert, as well as how I gained self confidence. I speak about joining the debate team (even though it wasn't my favourite thing), the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, and the process of telling my friends, classmates, and other people I knew, about my blog. 

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Practicing gratitude is a key part of many successful people's daily routines, and I first learned about it through Brendon Burchard's High Performance Planner, where he researched the habits of hundreds of successful individuals. I was never really able to make it an effective and impactful practice for myself though, until I thought of doing it with the 3 step method I'm about to share in this episode. 

After incorporating gratitude like this into your morning or evening routine, you'll find that it'll bring much more happiness and positivity into your life, and you'll live more presently. It's a worthwhile practice to try, so be sure to listen to this quick and to-the-point episode to find out more.

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So many people are afraid to "jump in", and many times we are stuck at the planning stage trying to make things perfect. Whether it's launching a new project, business, or even working on an essay, we put things off thinking that once we get started, we'll only have to face worse challenges and speed bumps. In this episode, I’m going to be sharing my views and experience on this, first from a content creator/business standpoint, and then from a everyday productivity standpoint. 

I'll go over the pros and cons of "taking action", and provide actionable steps so you can start right away after listening to this episode. 

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