It's week 8 of the Happiness Experiment and Stephanie is testing self-compassion and asking a simple question:

What happens when we respond to difficult moments with kindness instead of criticism?

Using an exercise inspired by Dr. Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion Break, she explores whether treating ourselves with the same understanding we'd offer a friend can help us feel calmer, recover more quickly, and create more room for happiness.

Expect practical insights, honest reflections, and a gentle reminder that being hard on yourself isn't the only option.

FIND OUT MORE:

Download 'Your 52-Week Scorecard' here

Download 'The Friendly Pause' exercise here

Find out more about Dr. Kristin Neff and the 'Self Compassion Break' exercise here

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It's week 7 of the Happiness Experiment and Stephanie is testing the Feelings Wheel.

Most of us can describe ourselves as "good," "fine," or "ok" without giving it much thought. But what if those labels don't tell the whole story?

Using a simple exercise called Name That Feeling, Stephanie explores whether getting more specific about her emotions can help difficult feelings move through more quickly... leaving more room for happiness.

A practical and honest exploration of emotional awareness, wellbeing, and the surprising power of understanding what you're really feeling.

FIND OUT MORE:

Download 'Your 52-Week Scorecard' here

Download the 'Name That Feeling' exercise here

See the version of 'The Feelings Wheel' I used here

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It's Week 6 of the Happiness Experiment and Stephanie explores strengths awareness through the lens of real life, motherhood, and identity.

When life feels full, messy, and overwhelming, it’s easy to focus on what’s unfinished or not going well… and slowly lose sight of yourself underneath it all.

This week’s experiment is about recognising the strengths and qualities still showing up every day, even in the chaos.

And the results were surprising!

FIND OUT MORE:

Download 'Your 52-Week Scorecard' here

Download the 'Strengths in the Chaos' exercise here

Find out more about 1:1 coaching here

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It's week 5 of The Happiness Experiment and this week Stephanie is testing gratitude… but in a realistic, everyday way.

Drawing on positive psychology, she explores whether intentionally appreciating the ordinary things that support us each day can improve wellbeing, increase happiness, and help us feel more grounded in everyday life.

Expect honest reflections, practical insights, and a realistic approach to gratitude that fits into busy, full days.

FIND OUT MORE:

Download 'Your 52-Week Scorecard' here

Download the 'Gratitude for the Ordinary' exercise here

Find out more about 1:1 coaching here

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It’s week 4 of The Happiness Experiment and this week Stephanie is testing savouring… a positive psychology technique all about slowing down enough to fully notice the good moments in everyday life.

While navigating travelling abroad, broken sleep, and the chaos of real life, she explores whether paying more attention to small moments of joy, calm and connection can help happiness feel a little bigger.

This episode is a reflection on multi-tasking less, noticing more, and whether happiness might be hiding in moments we normally pass straight by.

FIND OUT MORE:

Download 'Your 52-Week Scorecard' here

Download the 'Savouring Micro Moments' exercise here

Find out more about 1:1 coaching here

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It's week 3 of The Happiness Experiment and this week Stephanie is exploring values and asking a simple question: What actually matters to me right now?

Using ideas from positive psychology and coaching, she explores how identifying your values can help you feel more intentional, aligned, and connected to what matters most in everyday life.

Because when life feels busy, being intentional about where you place your energy matters more than ever.

FIND OUT MORE:

Download 'Your 52-Week Scorecard' here

Download the 'Values Reset' sit-down exercise here

Download the 'Values Reset - In the Moment' exercise ⁠here⁠

Find out more about 1:1 coaching here

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It's week 2 of The Happiness Experiment and this week it's all about noticing the good...even on the hardest days.

In this episode of Target Your Happy, Stephanie tests the Three Good Things exercise, a well known positive psychology tool. But does it work in real life, especially when you're tired busy and juggling everything with two young children?

In this episode, she shares what actually happened, what surprised her and whether this simple practice is worth keeping.

FIND OUT MORE:

Download 'Your 52-Week Scorecard' here

Download the 'Three Good Things' exercise here

Find out more about 1:1 coaching here

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Email: [email protected]

Blog https://targetyourhappy.com/blog

Can you actually build happiness in real life… even when you’re tired, busy, and juggling everything?

In this first episode of Target Your Happy, Stephanie Bredenkamp introduces her year-long Happiness Experiment. As a coach, actor, and mum of two under three returning to work, she’s testing tools from positive psychology, coaching and personal development to see what really works to capture more happiness in everyday life.

This podcast is about closing the gap between wellbeing advice and reality. Each week, Stephanie will try a different happiness technique and share honest insights, practical tools, and what genuinely makes a difference to daily happiness.

If you’re interested in self development and building happiness in your daily life, this is where the experiment begins.

FIND OUT MORE:

Download the 'Wheel of Life' tool here

Find out more about 1:1 coaching here

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Email [email protected]

Blog https://targetyourhappy.com/blog