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The Happy Spark Designer

Annelise Palacioswww.annelisepalacios.com
I take you into a journey to rediscover yourself through self-development. So, you GET BACK YOUR HAPPY SPARK! Some called me THE HAPPY SPARK DESIGNER and part of that are my entrepreneurial projects. Among others my group coaching and my coral reefs awareness project. I want to show you that creating your lifestyle on your terms is possible while finding your happiness. This starts from within, exploring, and getting to know yourself. I encourage you to embark on your personal path to develop your inner world as is the most important step.
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Episodes

Inspiration : Quitting....Serious Playfulness?

Sharing random silly day, personal experience - for you to see this is real and the importance to use the tools box. We are all together on this boat of ups and downs. Playfulness is something that makes you see life from different lenses. But, most of the time, we all forget. Quitting being so serious often is what we need to do. Prepare yourself to deal with externalities on a daily basis. My example is so simple, not big deal, but so common among all of us that make me feel a bit foolish. Sti...

Nov 06, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Archive : Self-Development through Books

I already mentioned that you don´t need to get a self-development coach as myself to start your journey. So, getting a self-help book is a very nice way of making it simple for yourself. No more pretexts of not doing this. Invest on yourself, so you can see the results later. Please be determine and establish a schedule to spend sometime for this. This is not only about improving your professional life, it will positively impact all aspects. My favourite authors are Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Dalai...

Nov 02, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Inspiration : Breaking Cycles, Practice, Part II

This is part II of repeating cycles and the practice suggested is below: Think of past 7–12 times you have been in such a situation. Write down the elements for each situation that led to the result(s) including the pros and cons. Identify the common ground across those elements. Go deep into the cause of those elements. ...Identify action steps to address the cause. Get Back Your Happy Spark!

Oct 29, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Inspiration : Breaking Cycles, Theory, Part I

Repeating cycles is one thing we all human beings have in common. Our brain is wired "on survival mode" biologically. The reason it is so difficult to change our behavior pattern. However, if what you have been doing for years is not working for your benefit, it is time for change. I invite you to read a little bit about how the brain works and behavior patterns overall. The first steps is to identify if you have one or more aspects in your life with repeating cycles. It is very important for yo...

Oct 26, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Inspiration : Starting on your own terms? Part II

This is part II of these tips on personal development. You can start your journey on your own terms. Do not delay just because you don´t have a coach or mentor though is recommended. All of these tips are very well known by many self-help coaches. Some of the tips herein are shared with the author Celestine Chua. I invite you to read some of her books as well as from Wayne Dyer and Dalai Lama, if you want to get more in depth. There are many resources out there. so, what are you waiting for? Get...

Oct 22, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Inspiration : Starting on your own terms? - Part I

This is part I of these tips on personal development. You can start your journey on your own terms. Do not delay just because you don´t have a coach or mentor though is recommended. All of these tips are very well known by many self-help coaches. Some of the tips herein are shared with the author Celestine Chua. I invite you to read some of her books as well as from Wayne Dyer and Dalai Lama, if you want to get more in depth. There are many resources out there. so, what are you waiting for? Look...

Oct 19, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Archive : How do you tackle challenges making inner changes?

How much I enjoy sharing with my soul sister Nabila inspiring others to make the change they need in their lives. All of this information herein applies perfectly as we are still experiencing so many challenges during this global health pandemic. We love to laugh and empower others to shift their mindset and energy. Please keep pushing forward and open your eyes into new alternative & realities. I recommend you to connect with her through Facebook Nabila Welk or Instagram if you would like t...

Oct 16, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Inspiration : The point of relationships

This is a super casual episode. Very spontaneous like talking to a friend, you about romantic relationships. Life is a learning experience like going to school. Every single relationship will bring some information, wisdom, awareness about yourself. Opens the opportunity of learning about your past wounds, your inner child, who you are, beliefs, among others. But, you are the only one who has the decision if you work on those. Or choosing to forever crave for acceptance and validation from other...

Oct 12, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Archive : How do you change your life in little steps?

One of my favs from my archive with one of my soul sisters Nabila Welk. I personally love this episode as it is deep and empowering. I know you might think is easier to tell what to do instead of doing it. Well, trust me I have invested many years of my life working on all these tips herein mentioned. Working on yourself is like brushing your teeth everyday. So, don´t trust people who tell you, they are done with their self-development. There is always room for improvement. We are not perfect, j...

Oct 08, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Inspiration : Is self-care a fancy wording?

Setting boundaries is part of self-care. You spend so much time with specific people daily. So, it is advised to keep a healthy boundary for yourself and others. You might be a very caring person and want to support the people you love at home and work. However, do not unable others to do their part. Keep the balance establishing what is fair for both parts. This might not be possible all the time. Still, it is very important for you to highlight and walk over again about this. Please don´t depl...

Oct 05, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Inspiration : Meditation Technique #2

This meditation technique is called loving kindness or Metta prayer. You can search for it to find other variations if you wish. This focus is on positive energy to express it through positive emotions for yourself, others and the planet. If the background noise is distracting, just listen to learn how to do it first. Later, after writing your own statements or repeat the ones I am sharing, you can do it yourself. Establish a routine of 7-10 minutes of your day to practice meditation. This will ...

Oct 01, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Inspiration : Meditation Technique #1

Focusing on the breathing process is one of the techniques to establish a meditation routine. I invite you to learn and then do it yourself as part of your weekly routine. Create your sacred space through the practice of meditation.

Sep 27, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Stories : My Story To Empower You, Part I

Self-love is about a daily practice. Sublime experience I started in 2011 which took me to rediscover myself. Through my body I experienced a breakthrough, an awakening, and awe for life Nurture your body, soul, mind and heart through knowledge, compassion, kindness, mindfulness, connection, nature, healing, transformation, learning, forgiveness, exercise, food, traveling, Arts and much more. Get Back Your Happy Spark!

Sep 24, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Inspiration : Shall We Transform Our Lives?

Happiness is a state you achieved through responsibility and diligence. Happiness is in the daily short moments and is not an end goal. Let your choices to be powerful, a game changer in your life. Sharing 1 + 9= 10 (10 means completion in numerology) useful statements I made for myself based on Positive Psychology. I invite you to write your own statements and have them close to your heart. I welcome you to Get Back Your Happy Spark :)

Sep 21, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Inspiration : Let's Be Human!

Enjoying very much talking about this. I tend to laugh about myself a lot. Every time I dig deeper in who I am. I would like you to see the big picture in your life. We have daily challenges and decisions to make when dealing with other people and ourselves. So, it is important to accept frustrating situations as part of the experience in this world. It doesn´t matter who creates those situations. It is more important to be ready and equipped to respond. Not to react instead have a healthy respo...

Sep 18, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Inspiration : What Is The Missing Part?

Today, I want to share the wisdom of Ho' oponopono. Forgiveness is one step for self-development and Ho' oponopono is a tool. The Hawaiian forgiveness ritual with its four magic sentences. I AM SORRY, PLEASE FORGIVE ME, I LOVE YOU, THANK YOU. One of my favorite books about Ho' oponopono is from Ulrich E. Duprée. Get Back Your Happy Spark!

Sep 14, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Inspiration : Are You Good Enough?

Today, I am sharing one of my favourite messages. This is an extract from an interview I had with my soul sister Nabila Welk. We both have invested lots of time exploring our spiritual world -which has been a tool- for us to develop further. Something we both and many others concluded; is that your belief system influences a huge part on how you live your life. So, please don´t buy the perception about yourself or the world based on others opinions or believes. Instead, explore who you are and f...

Sep 11, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Inspiration : The Path of Self-Expression

Today, I would like to share the importance of self-expressive Arts. They are an excellent tool to start your own self-development journey. Using different Arts modalities such as painting, drama, music, dancing, and others create space for your to explore who you are. It is a non-invasive therapy to clear your mind and put you in the perfect spot to find insights about your emotional world. Neuroscience promotes the practice of expressive Arts as an excellent way to connect with yourself and ot...

Sep 07, 20204 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Inspiration : Welcoming Your Authenticity

I learned about the deep concept and practice of authenticity -for the first time- when I started my self-development journey many years ago. But, I recently read a great article from Professor Stephen Joseph - University of Nottingham which pushed me again to talk about this important topic. He mentioned the common characteristics of inauthentic and authentic people overall. You see is not only about my coaching, life experience, opinion, and studies. The importance of authenticity has been hig...

Sep 04, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Exploring & Learning: Lifestyles - Young Women part #2

Part of self-development is creating your own lifestyle which is based on your dreams, goals, passions, and aspirations. Today, I am sharing the second part of the interview about young women in developing countries. The aim is to boost your energy as we are women supporting other women. Work on yourself first if you are not there yet. We are here to help you and cheer you up on your journey. This second part of the interview talks about her view on creating her own lifestyle, side business, and...

Aug 30, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Exploring & Learning: Lifestyles - Young Women part #1

Part of self-development is exploring yourself to get to know you. In other words, to know who you are as a woman in this case. So, the intent is to open discussion about certain topics like this one. Then YOU who is out there listening to this can start your journey with some tools. Today, we are talking about young women in developing countries. A chat with my soul sister Rahina Adamu. She is an advisor for Save the Children in Nigeria. Building self-esteem and self-confidence among women are ...

Aug 27, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Inspiration: Acknowledge Your Right To Take Space For Yourself

Take a deep breath when you are not feeling so positive overall. Happiness is a journey and not an end- goal. Life is not about being happy all the time as is not attainable. Be your real self. Mainly when you need that space or support, acknowledge your right to not feeling positive all the time. Everybody will have those bad days as they are part of your life experience. If you find yourself with the real urgency of physically take some days away from work & family, do it for your own heal...

Aug 24, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Exploring & Learning: Lifestyles - Grounding in Gratitude #3

This is the final third part of the interview. I welcome you to open your mind and heart like a book and take whatever is empowering for yourself. The main topic here is on how to practice Grounding in Gratitude. I share some tips on how to start developing the strength of gratitude. Please check the Institute on Character - strength assessment https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register Think, Say, Act and create a Habit. Become your own hero. Get a positive message encouraging you to ...

Aug 20, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Exploring & Learning: Lifestyles - Grounding in Gratitude #2

This is the second part of a 3 part interview. I welcome you to open your mind and heart like a book and take whatever is empowering for yourself. The main topic here is on how to practice Grounding in Gratitude. What is the importance of gratitude in my life and maybe in yours. I share some tips on how to start practicing the strength of gratitude. I hope you enjoy it and is useful to give you some ideas to start your own journey. I hope you like it. Wait for the weekend to access the third and...

Aug 16, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Exploring & Learning: Lifestyles - Grounding in Gratitude #1

This time is my turn to be interviewed :) by lovely Ragne. I split this interview in 3 parts to make it more dynamic and easy to listen for the audience. She is in the Communications industry and we met while in one of my trips. You will be hearing, we share some things in common. I welcome you to open your mind and heart like a book and take whatever is empowering for yourself. The main topic here is was how to practice Grounding in Gratitude during this times. But, also sharing a little bit ab...

Aug 14, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Inspiration : Vulnerability As Your Guest

This time I want to discuss vulnerability as is something you need to explore and embrace as part of your self-development journey. Vulnerability is essential for self-development as makes you see the areas you need to explore from within. You are a human being- no perfect. No need of perfection anyway :) We want your authentic self- the beautiful and real YOU! Vulnerability is directly related on how we interact & connect with ourselves, others and the world

Aug 10, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Exploring & Learning: Lifestyles - Body Objectification part #2

Part of self-development is creating your own lifestyle which is based on your dreams, goals, passions, and aspirations. Today, I am sharing the second part of the interview about body objectification. Self-esteem and self-confidence among women. A chat with my soul sister Jonita D´Souza with aim to boost your energy as we are women supporting other women. Work on yourself first if you are not there yet. We are here to help you and cheer you up on your journey. This second part of the interview ...

Aug 05, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Exploring & Learning: Lifestyles - Body Objectification part #1

Part of self-development is exploring yourself to get to know you. In other words to know who you are as a women or men. So, the intend is to open discussion about certain topics like this one. Then YOU who is out there listening to this can start your journey with some tools. Today, we are talking about body objectification. Self-esteem and self-confidence among women. A chat with my soul sister Jonita Dsouza with aim to boost your energy as we are women supporting other women. Work on yourself...

Aug 01, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Exploring & Learning: Lifestyles - Body Image part #2

Part of self-development is creating your own lifestyle which is based on your dreams, goals, passions, and aspirations. Today, I am sharing the second part of this interview. A chat with my soul sister Kate with aim to boost your energy as we are women supporting other women. Work on yourself first if you are not there yet. We are here to help you and cheer you up on your journey. In case you have questions or would like to connect with her work. You can connect with her through Facebook - Kate...

Jul 30, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Inspiration: Happiness As Your Guest

Get to know who you are first. It will give you answers about what makes you happy. You will become a power house as you are developing your inner world. So, when facing challenges like losing a job, breaking up a long-term relationship, and others. You will be more wise, insightful and strong with full of tools to overcome those. Happiness is a journey not an end point result.

Jul 27, 20206 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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