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Practical Positivity

Sophie Cliffwww.sophiecliff.com
Practical Positivity is a weekly podcast hosted by Sophie Cliff (aka The Joyful Coach). Each week she shares tips on how you can squeeze more joy out of your everyday, attitude hacks that will help you feel more confident and secure, and a whole load of practical positivity. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe!
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Episodes

Episode 168: My journey with joy

Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of my journey with joy, and showing you how I went from feeling pessimistic and cynical, to being The Joyful Coach! P.S. Find Your Thing is now open for enrolment! CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Feb 21, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Episode 167: What to do when work is stealing your joy

Work takes up such a huge chunk of our time that if you’re not enjoying it, that can have a huge impact. Today I’m sharing some tips on what to do when work is stealing your joy, and also sharing more about my programme, Find Your Thing , which will open for enrolment this week. CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Feb 14, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Episode 166: What to do when joy feels far away

Sometimes in life, joy can feel hard to come by. If you’re burnt out, exhausted, or feeling a little jaded right now, this episode is for you. If you’d like to find out more about The Choose Joy Club, you can do so here: The Choose Joy Club CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Feb 07, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Episode 165: Why do we struggle to prioritise joy?

In this week’s episode I talk about the reason we struggle to prioritise joy, and share some thoughts on why we should be doing it more. If you’d like to find out more about The Choose Joy Club, you can do so here: The Choose Joy Club CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Jan 31, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 165

Episode 164: The power of reframing

This week’s episode is about the power of reframing. I explain what cognitive reframing is, show you how it can make the difference between a day being good or bad, and give you some tips on how to practice reframing in your own life. CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Jan 24, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 164

Episode 163: The importance of finding joy in your everyday

Today’s episode is all about the importance of finding joy in your everyday, and was inspired by a thought I had after watching back my 1 Second Everyday video at the end of 2021… I hope you enjoy it! CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Jan 17, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 163

Episode 162: Making January joyful

I’ll let you in on a little secret: I love January. While that may be a controversial opinion, I’m determined to convert you to loving this month too, so in today’s episode, I’m sharing some tips to help you make January joyful. CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Jan 10, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 162

Episode 161: A manifesto for 2022

Welcome back to Practical Positivity! In our first episode of the year, I’m sharing a manifesto for 2022. Enjoy… CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Jan 03, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Episode 160: How I’m preparing for the Christmas break (plus signing off for 2021)

It’s our final episode of the year, and I’m sharing some of the ways I’ve been preparing for the Christmas break. Thank you all so much for listening this year and see you in 2022! The Intentional Year - find out more CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Dec 13, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Episode 159: Reflecting on 2021

In our penultimate episode of the year, I’m talking about the importance of reflection, and sharing some prompts to help you look back at 2021. I’m also sharing the details of my brand new programme which opens for enrolment today! The Intentional Year - find out more 2021 in Review: The Workshop - find out more CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@s...

Dec 06, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 159

Episode 158: Preparing for a joyful festive period

Today I’m sharing some tips on how to plan for a joyful festive period, so that you can bring some intention to your Christmas plans. The Joyful Advent - sign up here 2021 in Review: The Workshop - find out more CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Nov 29, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Episode 157: Some things to do before the year is up

With less than 6 weeks left in 2021, I’m sharing some things that you might want to do before the year is up. The Joyful Advent - sign up here 2021 in Review: The Workshop - find out more CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Nov 22, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Episode 156: What do when imposter syndrome strikes

Imposter syndrome - it’s something we all experience, but that doesn’t make it any less challenging when it strikes. In today’s episode I’m sharing my recent experiences of imposter syndrome, and some things that can help to deal with it. CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Nov 15, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Episode 155: The lessons I’ve learned in my second year of business

This week marks my second anniversary of running my business, so I thought I’d take a look back at the lessons I’ve learned in the last 12 months. Listen to last year’s episode: Episode 106 Sign up for my new business newsletter: Behind the Scenes CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Nov 08, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 155

Episode 154: Some tips to help you find more joy in your everyday

Today I’m taking things back to basics and talking about one of my favourite topics - finding the joy in the everyday! I talk about why it’s important and share some tips to help you get started. The Joyful Everyday - 1:1 Wellbeing Coaching The Business Reset - 1:1 Business Coaching CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Nov 01, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 154

Episode 153: Sharing 5 of my favourite coaching questions

Today I’m talking about one of my favourite topics - coaching! I talk about what coaching is and how it differs from counselling or mentoring, and I share my 5 favourite coaching questions. The Joyful Everyday - 1:1 Wellbeing Coaching The Business Reset - 1:1 Business Coaching CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Oct 25, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Episode 152: What is your definition of success?

Today I’m asking you a big question - how do you define success? We’ll be talking about why it’s important to define success on our own terms, and I’ll be giving you some tips to help you find your version of success. CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Oct 18, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 152

Episode 151: An exercise to boost your happiness and optimism

In today’s episode I’m sharing a writing exercise that has been proven to boost happiness, wellbeing and optimism - enjoy! You can find the prompt here: https://sophiecliff.com/best-possible-self Enrol in From Burnout to Blooming . CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Oct 11, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Episode 150: Let’s talk about stress

Today we’re delving into a topic that affects all of us - stress! I talk about the different types of stress and how we can manage it better. Enrol in From Burnout to Blooming . CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Oct 04, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 150

Episode 149: Why I don’t believe in work-life balance

Today I’m talking all things balance - and more specifically, why I hate the term work-life balance. Get your free ticket for The Art of Balance CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Sep 27, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 149

Episode 148: Fear of failure and success

Today we’re digging into a juicy topic: fear! We’ll be looking at where the fear of failure and success comes from, and I’ll share some tips to help you take action despite those fears. Sign up for The Joyful You CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Sep 20, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Episode 147: Making the rest of the year count

In today’s episode I’m talking about what we can do to make the rest of 2021 count, and I’m also sharing a new project with you all! Sign up for The Joyful You CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Sep 13, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 147

Episode 146: Learning to let go

Today’s episode was inspired by this episode of Glennon Doyle’s podcast, We Can Do Hard Things , and it’s all about letting go of the ideas and beliefs that hold us back. I hope you enjoy it! CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Sep 06, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Episode 145: The importance of everyday joy

It’s our last episode of the week, and today I’m talking about the importance of everyday joy. I talk about the concept of arrival fallacy, and why we should be putting more energy into raising our baseline levels of happiness - enjoy! Find out more about my coaching programmes: The Joyful Everyday CONTACT SOPHIE: Join The Choose Joy Club The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Sep 03, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Episode 144: Let’s talk about expectations

Today I’m talking about a topic I’ve been fascinated by for a while: expectations. I’m talking about why they might be the thing getting in the way of your joy, and how you can savour the present moment a little more. CONTACT SOPHIE: Join The Choose Joy Club Coaching - The Joyful Everyday The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Sep 02, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Episode 143: How to harness the September energy

It’s officially September, and today I’m talking about how to harness the energy and opportunity for a fresh start that this month brings. The Reset Workshop - get your ticket CONTACT SOPHIE: Join The Choose Joy Club Coaching - The Joyful Everyday The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Sep 01, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Episode 142: Dealing with change

In today’s episode I’m sharing some tips to help you deal with change in a joyful and smooth way - I hope they’re useful. The Reset Workshop - get your ticket CONTACT SOPHIE: Join The Choose Joy Club Coaching - The Joyful Everyday The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Aug 31, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Episode 141: Some lessons I learned this summer

Hello! Practical Positivity is officially BACK after our summer break, and I’m so excited to be sharing some lessons I learned this summer with you all today. Enjoy! The Reset Workshop - get your ticket CONTACT SOPHIE: Join The Choose Joy Club Coaching - The Joyful Everyday The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Aug 30, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 141

Episode 140: Finding joy this summer

This is our last episode before we take a little summer break, and I’m sharing some tips to help you find more joy this summer! Join Joyful July - enrol now CONTACT SOPHIE: Join The Choose Joy Club Coaching - The Joyful Everyday The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Jun 28, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 140

Episode 139: The Joy of Self-Care

This is the third of 3 episodes sponsored by Caleño drinks, whose mission is to bring joy to not drinking. This episode is all about the joy of self-care - happy listening! Save 15% with code JOYCOACH15 - shop now CONTACT SOPHIE: Join The Choose Joy Club Coaching - The Joyful Everyday The Monthly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Jun 21, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 139
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