Live Happy Now Season 5

March 20 is the International Day of Happiness, but at Live Happy Now, we celebrate it all month long. One way we do that is with a little movement we call #HappyActs. This week, Live Happy CEO Deborah Heisz talks about what happy acts are, how you can make them part of your daily routine and how to celebrate the International Day of Happiness with us. In this episode, you'll learn: How performing #HappyActs can improve your day. Where to get ideas for #HappyActs. How to be part of the International Day of Happiness. Links and Resources Website: happyacts.org Facebook: @livehappy Instagram: @mylivehappy Twitter: @livehappy Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

There’s a lot of discussion today about how social media is harming our mental health, and many experts advise taking a break from it or even unplugging entirely. But what do you do if that’s just not possible? This week’s guest is here to tell us. Erin Pickney is a Nashville-based therapist specializing in recovery from anxiety, depression and religious trauma. She recognizes that while disconnecting entirely from social media isn’t always possible, there are steps you can take to detox your social media to improve your mental and emotional health. In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to detox your social media. Simple ways to identify toxic elements in your social media feeds. How parents can help their children decrease toxic interactions. Links and Resources Facebook: @erinpickneylcsw Instagram: @erinpickneylcsw Website: Nashville-therapist.com Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

There’s so much talk today about mindfulness that it sometimes seems the word has lost its meaning. This week, Dr. Shauna Shapiro, a clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion, explains what is missing from many mindfulness practices. Her new book, Good Morning, I Love You, combines brain science with easy-to-implement practices that will help you get more calm, clarity and joy in your life. Listen now to find out how you can change your brain with these simple practices. In this episode, you'll learn: Why self-compassion is the “secret sauce” of mindfulness practices. The one simple practice you can do every morning to increase self-compassion. How your self-compassion and mindfulness can help heal those around you. Links and Resources Facebook: @DrShaunaShapiro Website: Drshaunashapiro.com Listen to Shauna’s TED Talk The Power of Mindfulness: What You Practice Grows Stronger Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

This is the week when you’ll hear a lot of talk about Valentine’s Day and showing those around you how much you love them. But have you thought about being your own valentine this year? Whether you’re single or in a committed relationship, there are things you can do to feel more fulfilled in every area of your life. Leadership expert and bestselling author Karen McGregor joins us this week to talk about how we can change our approach to love and relationships to find greater joy. In this episode, you'll learn: How the stories we tell ourselves can influence our relationships—for better and for worse. The importance of learning your own “love power.” How to feel more fulfilled every day — regardless of whether or not you’re in a relationship. Links and Resources Facebook: @karenannemcgregor Facebook: @speakersuccessformula Twitter: @SpeakerFormula Instagram: @SpeakerSuccessFormula Sign up for Karen’s newsletter and take a free quiz to discover your Power Archetype at www.KarenMcGregor.com. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

With the rise of social media, FOMO, or the fear of missing out, has become a problem that can result in anxiety, depression and other conditions. Now, as an antidote to FOMO, many people are discovering JOMO, or the Joy of Missing Out. This week’s guest, Jessica Misener, literally wrote the guidebook on how to embrace JOMO. Her book, JOMO: Celebrate the Joy of Missing Out, offers more than 350 ways to exchange your FOMO for JOMO. In this episode, you'll learn: Why FOMO is so harmful. What you can learn from practicing JOMO. Tips on how to implement JOMO at home. Links and Resources Twitter: @jessmisener Website: jessicamisener.net Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

For most of us, “joy” is not the first word that jumps to mind when we think about work. But this week’s guest has made it his mission to find out how we can all change that. Alex Liu is the managing partner and chairman of the global management consulting company Kearney as well as being a huge proponent of finding joy in the workplace. He hosts the Joy at Work podcast and recently spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos on topics related to creating more joy in the workplace. In this episode, you'll learn: What business leaders can do to create a more joyful work environment. How to bring a joy-filled attitude to work. How finding joy at work can transform your life. Links and Resources Facebook: @Kearney Twitter: @Kearney Read his article on Making Joy a Priority at Work. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

January is National Organization Month, which makes it a great time to get your home in order. But how do you do that when it seems you have more “stuff” than you have places to put it? This episode’s guest is Marla Stone, a psychotherapist turned professional organizer and author of The Clutter Remedy: A Guide to Getting Organized for Those Who Love Their Stuff. She explains how to create a de-cluttering strategy built around less stuff and more satisfaction. In this episode, you'll learn: How our outside clutter reflects our inner state. Where to start clearing the clutter. How to live a perpetually organized life. Links and Resources Facebook: @marlabstone Twitter: @ideallifestyle1 Website: www.i-deal-lifestyle.com Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

If someone told you there was a simple practice that could lower your stress, improve your health and boost your overall well-being, you might be skeptical. But this week’s guest has a science-based solution that can do all those things … and so much more. Jessica Ortner is a New York Times bestselling author and producer of The Tapping Solution, the breakthrough documentary film on EFT tapping. She’s here today to explain what EFT tapping is, how it works and how you can start using it today to change your life for the better. In this episode, you'll learn: What tapping is and how to do it. Why tapping is so effective. Different ways tapping can be used to solve challenges. Links and Resources Instagram: @jessicaortner Facebook: @followingJessicaOrtner Twitter: @JessicaOrtner Website: https://www.jessicaortner.com/ Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

As we begin a new year and a new decade, many of us have set ambitious resolutions for change. Or maybe we’re still trying to decide what it is that we want and need from the next 12 months. Today’s guest, Dr. Andrea Goeglein, can help. Known as Dr. Success because she helps business leaders learn how to define and reach their goals, Andrea shares those same practices to help you create goals for the coming year, learn how to think differently and how to keep going even when it seems like you’ve gotten off track. In this episode, you'll learn: Understanding the important difference between a resolution and a goal. How to prepare your mind to reach your goals. Steps to set yourself up for success. Links and Resources Facebook: @DrSuccessPhD LinkedIn: @DrSuccessPhD Instagram: @DrSuccess Twitter: @DrSuccess Learn more about goal-setting from Dr. Andrea Goeglein by taking a free online course or downloading an inspirational infographic on goal-setting (use password: success4u). Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Many of us will start the New Year with a renewed commitment to change or to following a new purpose in life. This week’s guest, Joanne Fink, literally wrote the guidebook to lead us on that journey. As an award-winning designer and author of books on creativity, grief, faith and spirituality, she has created journals that help readers explore their own path in their own time. Her latest book, My Spiritual Journey, is a guided journal that asks the hard questions needed to help you ground yourself in gratitude, find deeper connections and determine your personal purpose. In this episode, you'll learn: How and why your purpose can change throughout your life. Why it’s important to define your purpose. What happens when you begin to live life more intentionally. Links and Resources Website: zenspirations.com Facebook: @zenspirations Instagram: @zenspirations Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: