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Practical Positivity

267 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 97 ratings

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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Episode 67: The advice I'd give my younger self

March 02, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this week’s episode I’m sharing the advice I’d give my younger self. I hope you enjoy it, and I’d love to know what advice you’d give your younger self!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday The Weekly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 66: Figuring out what's truly important to you

February 24, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MB

This week, I’m helping you to figure out what’s most important to you, and helping you to prioritise those things. The exercise I share in this episode is a real game changer, and I hope you find it useful!   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - The Joyful Everyday The Weekly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 65: Learning to let go of other people's opinions

February 17, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MB

Today we’re digging into a juicy topic - letting go of other people’s opinions! I hope it resonates with some of you and that the tips are useful.    CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday The Weekly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 64: Self worth and how to cultivate it

February 10, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 33.6 MB

Today we’re talking about self worth, and how a lack of it can get in the way of us living the life we desire. Plus, a reminder that enrolment for Find Your Thing closes this coming Friday!   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Find Your Thing - sign up now Coaching - The Joyful Everyday The Weekly Pep Talk newsletter - sign up now Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 63: How to find your thing

February 03, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 34.8 MB

In this episode I’m sharing some tips to help you reconnect with your purpose and find your “thing”. Plus I’m sharing some very exciting news!    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Find Your Thing - sign up now Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected] 

Episode 62: Getting consistent with your habits

January 27, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MB

Struggling to stay consistent with new habits? This episode is for you! I share my very best tips to build consistency with new habits.   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Facebook group - join our community Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 61: What happened when I started to prioritise joy

January 20, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MB

Today I’m talking about what happened in my life when I started to prioritise joy. This is quite a personal episode, but I hope it’s useful for you all!   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Joy School - enrol now Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 60: It's okay to want something different

January 13, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 39.2 MB

Welcome back! Today’s episode is all about why it’s okay to want something a little different. I really hope it’s useful for some of you, and perhaps helps you to feel a little less lonely.   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Joy School - enrol now Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Rediscover Your Spark - download for free Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]   

Episode 59: How to make January joyful

January 06, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MB

Happy New Year! Today I’m sharing some of my very best tips to help you make January as joyful as possible - enjoy.   Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Joy School - find out more Kickstart 2020 - get your tickets Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

The Joyful 2020 Series: Setting Goals

January 03, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MB

Welcome to The Joyful 2020 Series - a mini podcast series designed to help you approach  your new year planning in the best possible way.   Today we’re going to set our goals for the year ahead.   Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

The Joyful 2020 Series: Choosing A Word For The Year

January 02, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MB

Welcome to The Joyful 2020 Series - a mini podcast series designed to help you approach your new year planning in the best possible way.   Today we’re going to choose a word to guide us during the year ahead.   Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

The Joyful 2020 Series: Be Active, Not Passive

January 01, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 15.2 MB

Welcome to The Joyful 2020 Series - a mini podcast series designed to help you approach your new year planning in the best possible way.   Today we’re talking about taking an active role rather than a passive one when it comes to planning your year.    Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

The Joyful 2020 Series: Start With The Feeling

December 31, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 14.5 MB

Welcome to The Joyful 2020 Series - a mini podcast series designed to help you approach your new year planning in the best possible way.   Today we’re going to be thinking about how we want the year to feel...   Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

The Joyful 2020 Series: Allowing Yourself To Dream

December 30, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MB

Welcome to The Joyful 2020 Series - a mini podcast series designed to help you approach your new year planning in the best possible way.   Today we’re talking about the importance of allowing yourself to dream - enjoy!   Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 53: The importance of reflection (and how to conduct your own end of year review)

December 16, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MB

Today I’m talking about the importance of reflection, and sharing some tips to help you conduct your own end of year review. I also share some of my own highlights and learning from 2019! Get your copy of my new workbook, Reflect & Grow, here.    CONTACT SOPHIE: Reflect & Grow - get your copy First 100 Days - sign up here Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected] 

Episode 52: How to avoid comparison this Christmas

December 09, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MB

In today’s episode I’m sharing my very best tips to help you avoid comparison this Christmas - I really hope they’re useful!    CONTACT SOPHIE: First 100 Days - sign up here Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 51: Talking about money mindset with Emma from The Broke Generation

December 02, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 67.8 MB

In this episode I’m chatting to Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation, a financial lifestyle blog that helps millennials get a hold on their finances so that they can save more, live more, and free up more cash for the things that truly bring them joy. If you beat yourself up about every little purchase, or get a knot in your stomach every time you check your bank balance, this is the episode for you.   CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - ...

Episode 50: A big old Q&A episode!

November 25, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MB

In today’s episode I’m answering your questions! I chat about taking my business full time, staying positive when stress hits, and protecting my “me time”.    CONTACT SOPHIE: The Joyful Advent - sign up here Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 49: Sharing some simple positivity hacks

November 18, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MB

In today’s episode I’m sharing some simple positivity hacks to help you add a little more joy to your life - enjoy!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Kickstart 2020 - get your tickets Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 48: 30 life lessons I've learned at 30 (part 2)

November 14, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 40 MB

This week is my 30th birthday, and so to celebrate I’m sharing 30 life lessons I’ve learned at 30. This is part 2, so if you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, go back and do that first!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Kickstart 2020 - get your tickets Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 47: 30 life lessons I've learned at 30 (part 1)

November 11, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MB

This week is my 30th birthday, and so to celebrate I’m sharing 30 life lessons I’ve learned at 30. This is part 1 - enjoy!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Kickstart 2020 - get your tickets Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 46: A chat about coaching and manifestation with Victoria Jackson

November 04, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 76.9 MB

In this episode I’m chatting to Victoria Jackson from Apartment Number 4. Vicky is a manifestation coach and a content creator, and she also happens to be one of my awesome clients! We talked about what it’s like to work with a coach, how her mindset has changed since we started working together and Vicky also shares some fab advice for getting started with manifestation.   CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - sophiecl...

Episode 45: Finding time for the things you love

October 28, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 29.6 MB

This week I’m sharing some of my very best tips to help you find more time for the things you love - enjoy!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Kickstart 2020 - get your tickets Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 44: The power of why

October 21, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MB

This week I’m talking about the power of why and the powerful change that three letter word has had on my life. I also chat about an event I’m running in January called Kickstart 2020 - get your ticket here!    CONTACT SOPHIE: Kickstart 2020 - get your tickets Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 43: The power of positive journaling with Megan C Hayes

October 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

In this episode I’m chatting to Megan C. Hayes about the power of positive journaling. I absolutely loved this interview, and there are some great practical takeaways too!   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]    CONTACT MEGAN:   Megan’s Website - http://meganchayes.com/ Positive Journal - http://www.positivejournal.org/

Episode 42: Some things that have helped my mental health

October 07, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 33 MB

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, and so today I’m sharing some things that have helped my own mental health.    CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 41: The power of enthusiasm and community with The Enthusiast

October 03, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 92.2 MB

In this episode I’m chatting to Ellie, aka The Enthusiast, about the power of enthusiasm and why we should all be embracing community. This was such a fun episode to record and I hope you enjoy it!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]    CONTACT ELLIE: Website - https://www.theenthusiast.co/ Instagram - @theenthusiast.co

Episode 40: Practicing self-care and self-kindness

September 30, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode I’m talking about the importance of practicing self-care and self-kindness as we move into the autumn and winter period. I’m also sharing some of my best tips to get you started.   CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - The Joyful Everyday Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 39: The joy of side hustles with Josephine Brooks

September 26, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 83.6 MB

In this episode I’m chatting to Josephine Brooks about how side hustles can add more joy to our lives. Josephine also shares some incredible productivity and planning tips that you can apply to all areas of your life.   CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]    CONTACT JOSEPHINE: Website - https://www.josephinebrooks.co.uk/ Instagram - @josephinebrooks Email - [email protected]

Episode 38: Let's talk about positive affirmations

September 23, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode I’m talking about positive affirmations and the powerful impact they can have on our mindset and attitude. I also share some positive affirmations of my own!   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]  

Episode 37: Finding joy in your work with Bianca Bass

September 19, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 106 MB

In this episode I’m chatting to Bianca Bass about finding joy in our work. Work plays such a huge part in all of our lives, and Bianca shares some great tips to help you build a career you truly love.    CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]   CONTACT BIANCA: Website - https://biancabass.com/ Instagram - @biancabass Linkedin - Bianca Bass

Episode 36: Cultivating joyful relationships

September 16, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode I’m sharing some tips to help you cultivate joyful relationships. I also talk about my new project, #100daysto2020, which you can sign up for below.    CONTACT SOPHIE: #100daysto2020 - sign up here Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]  

Episode 35: The power of positive words with Ruthie from Cawligraphy

September 12, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 83 MB

In this episode I chatted to Ruthie, the babe behind one of my favourite brands, Cawligraphy. We talked about the story behind Cawligraphy, how putting good out into the world can have a positive effect on our mental health, and rather excitingly, the collaboration we recently worked together on.  CONTACT SOPHIE: Joy School - enrol here Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]   CONTACT RUTHIE: Website - Cawligr...

Episode 34: 5 scenarios when working with a coach could help

September 09, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MB

In today’s episode I’m sharing 5 scenarios when working with a coach could help. So many people think that coaching isn’t for them, but hopefully this episode proves that idea wrong!  And if you’d like to learn more about my coaching offerings, head over here! CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 33: Finding joy in habits and routine with Jamie Varon

September 05, 2019 06:45 - 1 hour - 113 MB

In this episode I chatted to Jamie Varon and in this episode we chat about how committing to good habits can open us up to more joy, the importance of being intentional with our time, and how the challenges we face are so often communal. CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected] CONTACT JAMIE: Instagram - @jamievaron Website - www.jamievaron.com Friday Letters - sign up here  

Episode 32: How to harness the September energy

September 02, 2019 04:00 - 12 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode I’m talking about how to harness that September energy. This month is always one of my most joyful and productive months of the year, and I’m sharing the exercises and tasks that I love to spend some time doing every September.   CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 31: Some things I learned this summer

September 02, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MB

I’m back! After taking the summer away from podcasting, it felt great to sit and record this episode for you all. In it I’m talking about what I got up to this summer and the lessons I learned, plus I share some exciting news!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 30: Are you sabotaging yourself?

July 15, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MB

Today on the podcast I’m talking about self sabotage. I look at the different ways we tend to sabotage ourselves, and offer some solutions to help you break the cycle.  I also chat about my coaching offering - if you’re interested, you can find out more here.  CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 29: Going back to basics

July 08, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 35.7 MB

This week I’m chatting about how going back to basics can help you to reconnect with your inner joy. Because sometimes the things that make the biggest difference to our happiness are right there under our noses! CONTACT SOPHIE: Reflect & Grow online workshop - buy the replay Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 28: The mid-year check in

July 01, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MB

This week I’m talking about the importance of the mid-year check in and showing you how to conduct your own. We’ve got exactly 6 months until 2020 - what do you want to have achieved by then?    CONTACT SOPHIE: Reflect & Grow online workshop - get your ticket  Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 27: Let's talk about cognitive reframing

June 24, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MB

This week I’m chatting about cognitive reframing and how it can help you to live a more joyful life. I’m also announcing the launch of my new online workshop, Reflect & Grow - you can grab your ticket here!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Reflect & Grow - get your ticket Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 26: Stop living your life on someone else's schedule

June 17, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MB

This week I’m serving up a little pep talk about why you need to stop living your life according to somebody else’s schedule. I’m chatting about how there isn’t one version of success and happiness, and why you don’t need to abide by anyone else’s timeline - enjoy!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 25: Ego is the enemy

June 10, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MB

Welcome back to Practical Positivity! This week I’m talking about a subject that makes lots of people uncomfortable, and that’s ego. I’m chatting about why fuelling our ego can lead us down the wrong path, and sharing some tips to help you notice when your ego is getting in your way.   CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 24: Why I journal & how to get started

June 03, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 30.3 MB

In this week’s episode I’m talking about journaling! I’ve found journaling to be such a useful tool, and I’m sharing some tips to help you get started.   CONTACT SOPHIE: Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 23: A big old positivity Q&A

May 30, 2019 11:11 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MB

Surprise! There's a bonus podcast episode this week, and I'm answering the questions you guys asked about positivity and personal development. I'm also reminding you that Joy School closes for enrolment at midnight tomorrow, and sharing a discount code for you lovely podcast listeners too - just enter PODCAST20 at the checkout to save 20%! CONTACT SOPHIE: Enrol in Joy School Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 22: How are you spending your time?

May 27, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 31.5 MB

Today I’m talking about time and how we spend it. How would our lives be different if we budgeted our time like we budget our money? How much time could you save by learning to say no? These are the questions we’ll explore in this week’s episode - enjoy! CONTACT SOPHIE: Enrol in Joy School Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 21: Let's talk about joy

May 20, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 30.6 MB

Exciting news - my new class, Joy School, is now open for enrolment! To celebrate, I’ve dedicated today’s episode to the subject of joy, and I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about living a joyful life. Enjoy! CONTACT SOPHIE: Enrol in Joy School Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 20: Cultivating self worth and building body confidence

May 13, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MB

Today I’m talking about self worth and body confidence, and how you can cultivate more of both. I discuss my own self worth and body confidence journey, and share some tips for anybody struggling. This was a vulnerable episode for me to share, but I hope that it helps some of you. CONTACT SOPHIE: Subscribe to my newsletter The Weekly Pep Talk Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Email - [email protected]

Episode 19: The importance of taking a break

May 06, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 39.7 MB

Welcome back to Practical Positivity! I’m back after my holiday, and today I’m chatting about the importance of taking a break, and how to make your time off really worthwhile. I also let you know that I’ve relaunched my coaching package, the details of which you can find here. And if you’d like to download my new e-book, Finding The Joy In Everyday, head over here. I really hope you enjoy the show today, and if you do, please leave us a rating and review. CONTACT SOPHIE: Find out ...

Episode 18: Letting go of limiting beliefs and the stories we tell ourselves

April 15, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 31.5 MB

Today on the podcast I'm talking about limiting beliefs and the impact they can have on our lives. I share my best tips for letting go of the stories tell ourselves, and discuss how we can replace limiting beliefs with something more positive. The podcast will be taking a two week break, but I'll be back with a brand new episode on May 6th.  CONTACT SOPHIE: Reflect & Grow workbook: get your copy here Blog - www.sophiecliff.com Instagram - @sophiecliff Twitter - @sophiecliff Ema...

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