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Over the Summer I've curated a mini series of some of my favourite episodes from the podcast so far. We revisit old episodes that have stayed rent-free in my brain! So whether this episode ends up being new for you or you get to enjoy it again years later, I hope you find it helpful.

We can all agree that the last few years have been a bit of a rollercoaster. Running a small business is hard work at the best of times but throw a double whammy of an unprecedented pandemic AND a recession into the mix and finding joy falls to the bottom of our (very long) to-do lists.

If you're nodding your head right now today's episode is going to transform how you think about happiness, positivity and how to find joy even when times are really tough. I invited author, positive psychology practitioner and Joyful Coach Sophie Cliff onto the podcast to share her thoughts on how to live a more joyful life without falling into the trap of ignoring the negative stuff.

It's a really practical episode that'll uplift and inspire you to choose joy and, top tip, make sure you have a notepad handy while you're listening!

1. Let Go of "Shoulds" to Find Joy Releasing the pressure of what you think you "should" do opens the door to authentic happiness and self-acceptance.
2. Joy Lives in Small, Everyday Moments True joy isn't just in big achievements; it's found in tiny delights, daily rituals, and the present moment.
3. Make Space for Joy; Intentionally Carve out time for what lights you up, even if it's just a few minutes. Joy grows when you create room for it.
4. Experiment and Reflect Treat new habits and routines as experiments, not tests of perfection. Reflection helps you notice progress and adjust with self-compassion.
5. Pursue Your Own Version of Joy Don't chase someone else's goals or definitions of success. Tune into what truly matters to you and let that guide your choices.
6. Small Joys Spark Big Change Even tiny moments of joy can create a positive upward spiral, fueling creativity, resilience, and well-being.

• 00:01 – Why this episode is a favorite and the impact of Sophie's message
• 02:02 – Meet Sophie Cliff: her story and the science of joy
• 08:56 – Joy in the small stuff and why we can't "bank" happiness for later
• 14:28 – Remembering your "why" and building a joyful business
• 17:09 – How to intentionally plan and create space for joy
• 20:14 – The power of reflection and learning from experiments
• 31:04 – Embracing imperfection, letting go of comparison, and celebrating progress
• 42:26 – Focusing on what you can control and finding joy in uncertain times
• 55:03 – The upward spiral: how small joys build resilience and creativity

Mentioned in the Episode

- Buy Sophie's book Choose Joy

I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode!

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