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More and more of us are experiencing overwhelm and exhaustion from our busy lives. Can you relate? In The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life, your host Helen Calvert shares her quick (but not necessarily easy) tips on how to squeeze every last drop of enjoyment from your business and your life. Helen is a business coach, parent and director of the successful business support service Clear Day. Her mission is to bring calm and clarity to people’s lives, reduce the overwhelm and start living ...
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Welcome to episode 86. Getting shit done on a bad day. We all have days when the overwhelm is just too much and our motivation is through the floor. So how do we move past this when there are demands on us that can’t be put off? In this episode I share my simple tips for making even the most difficult days productive, and guess what? It all starts …
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Welcome to episode 85. Are you struggling to relax and find genuine enjoyment in your downtime? Do you ever feel weird or guilty because you can't seem to ‘switch off’? You're not alone. In this episode I explore the reasons why you might find it hard to make the most of your free time; guide you on how you can address the source of the issue and r…
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Welcome to episode 84. This episode is all about what you do when the list is complete. Firstly, it’s important to remember that the list is never really done – there will always be plans and projects, that’s just life… but when you've tackled your tasks for this day, what will you do with you time? How we use this precious window is up to us as in…
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Welcome to episode 83. Do I need an app? We’re served a constant stream of ads for tools and apps, all promising to streamline, automate and organise our busy lives. It’s very seductive. But the truth for a lot of us is that a new app isn’t the answer to an easier life. In fact, pinning your hopes on an organisational tool may end up making you fee…
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Welcome to episode 82. Today we explore the practicalities and realities of outsourcing. From virtual assistants to social media managers, there's a freelancer for everything these days, but the process of letting part of your business go comes with its own insecurities. In this episode we talk about the first steps needed when considering outsourc…
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Welcome to episode 81. In this episode we’re exploring the productivity methods of co-working and body doubling. Packed with valuable strategies and examples of how working alongside others can make those challenging or mundane tasks easier and even enjoyable, the importance of understanding and accepting our own needs, including the need for socia…
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Welcome to episode 80. In this episode we’re exploring the concept of the "creative brain". Whether that’s ADHD, autism or any other neurodiversity, it’s time for us to put the productivity rulebook in the bin, and instead build the confidence to tune in to our unique flow of energy. Let’s challenge societal norms and nurture a deeper understanding…
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Welcome to episode 79. Are you tired of trying to force daily consistency when your body and energy levels have other plans? If you’re ready to embrace your cyclical nature and learn how to work with rather than against your fluctuating hormones to achieve better productivity and well-being, then this episode is for you. Let’s dive in! In this epis…
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Welcome to episode 78. Lost your mojo? Motivation at an all time low? Scary and frustrating as this might be, this is your body and your mind sending you an important message. In this episode I highlight the importance of acknowledging the voice of your self-worth and how you can start to address the issues that are causing your stress, making you …
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Welcome to episode 77. It’s important to consider how we want to feel at the end of the year, what experiences we hope to have, and what we can do to make those aspirations a reality. By understanding our unique yearly patterns, planning for personal and seasonal energy shifts and setting realistic goals, we can set ourselves up for a year filled w…
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Welcome to episode 76. In this episode, we talk about the power of planning your month around your natural cycle, understanding your changing energy levels and focusing on self-care. We dive into the importance of tracking our moods, mindful event planning, and creating a balance between obligations and desires. Join us as we delve into practical s…
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Welcome to episode 75. Finding balance in your week is crucial to a happier and more fulfilled life, but we so often neglect to make room for the activities that bring us joy and nurture our souls. I this episode we take a detailed look at how you can plan your week so there’s time for work, play and all the other aspects of life that keep us busy.…
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Welcome to episode 74. Getting productive and taking control of your day is a fast track to overwhelm for most of us. Why? Because we either give ourselves too much to do or we focus on the wrong things. In today’s episode, I recap the foundations we need to have in place to be productive, and I share my simple rule to help you stay in control, be …
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Welcome to episode 73. What’s really going on when we struggle to get through our to-do list? In this episode I want to get under the skin of your procrastination and address the root cause of why you’re not being productive. If you keep pushing yourself or beat yourself up when you struggle this episode is for you. By observing and understanding o…
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Welcome to episode 72. There are two very distinct brain types when it comes to our perception of time and headspace. Neither are right or wrong but both will hinder our productivity if we don’t exercise some good foundations in our daily task planning. Which are you? In this episode we explore the practical strategies that can help us to overcome …
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Welcome to episode 71. If you’re juggling a million different tasks and haven’t got a system for managing them, then there’s every chance you’re feeling overwhelmed and pretty stressed out. It's time to take control and get sh*t done! Today we talk about the importance of writing everything down. From those quick distractions to long-term plans, ke…
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Welcome to episode 70. Do you often find yourself overwhelmed when by your to-do list? It’s time for a re-think! In this episode I’m sharing one of the fundamentals of productivity - understanding the difference between a project and a task. How can they both be recorded and managed effectively to make us more efficient? And how we can use our to-d…
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Welcome to episode 69 and the first episode of series 4. Having a healthy approach to your to-do list can mean the difference between achieving your goals or letting them fade. It’s no surprise – achieving your goals and moving closer to the things you want to achieve creates a smooth path, ultimately, to a happier life. So HOW can we make sure we’…
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Welcome to episode 68. We’ve put in a lot of work exploring our relationship with ourselves this series, so it seems fitting to end on this episode. Let’s reflect on how far we’ve come and the amazing work we have done. Today I am talking about how we can nurture ourselves by celebrating the big life stuff, but more importantly the small wins in li…
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Welcome to episode 67. Imagine a life where you are unburdened by the pain of your past. Would there be space to fill with freedom and joy? How would you feel to release the shackles of past experiences and allow yourself the opportunity to heal? In today’s episode I explore the freedom and relief that can come from doing the work to release the he…
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Welcome to episode 66. We all know the feeling of awkwardness that comes with self-promotion – that awful ick from within. But fear not! In this episode I will help you understand why you feel this way (believe me you’re not alone) and how to move past those uncomfortable feelings so you can confidently communicate your skills, talents, and abiliti…
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There is only one reason hard-working, focused, career-minded network marketing leaders never achieve their full upside potential. It is a concept you have probably not heard too much about called Cognitive Dissonance. I can promise you that you have never heard anything like what you are getting ready to hear. If you don’t let this message sink in…
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Welcome to episode 65. In this episode we dive into the often controversial topic of money. Does your mindset around money clash with or compliment those who are closest to you? Balanced finances are key to making sure the needs of you (and your family, if you have one) are met, so let’s take a closer look at how we can distribute the household con…
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Jonny Best on the Northern Silent Film Festival • Lisa Stein Haven, author of The Early Years of Charlie Chaplin: Final Shorts and First Features • Sarah Royal, author of AKA Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball (96:04)Von Michael Gebert
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Welcome to episode 64. Having a healthy relationship with ourselves is essential for the present, and crucial for our future. In this episode we deep-dive into the problems that arise when we try to control other people’s reactions and behaviour, often by sacrificing our own boundaries, values and needs. Spoiler alert, the result is rarely good! Sh…
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Welcome to episode 63. When it comes to women's health, the focus is often on restriction and deprivation - cutting out certain foods and striving for smaller sizes. This episode is my rallying call for a shift in perspective: instead of less, let's focus on MORE. More strength, more self-care, and most importantly, more fun! If you’re interested i…
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Welcome to episode 62. Our digital world means we are exposed to insanely high levels of information – way more than is healthy for most of us. But how often do you take stock of what you consume and how it might be affecting your mental wellbeing? By protecting our input and being aware of what we watch, read or listen to, we can take back control…
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Welcome to episode 61. Today we dive into the complex topic of unhealthy relationships and how we can take action to protect ourselves and/or make proactive change for good. What barriers stand in the way of your needs being met? Identifying this can be the first step to taking action, but as always, there’s a sliding scale of severity that needs t…
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Welcome to episode 60. True fact - relationships with others start with the relationship we have with ourselves. We’ve looked closely at how we can accept, respect and love ourselves for who we really are, but how and why does that translate into our relationships with others? In today’s episode I’m highlighting the big rewards on offer once we ste…
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Welcome to episode 59. Trust can be the biggest factor holding us back from doing the things we really want to do. Do you trust your own judgements on what’s ‘allowed’? Who makes those rules? Where do they come from? In today’s episode I’m encouraging you to give yourself permission to be who you really are and explore all the opportunities life ha…
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Welcome to episode 58 of the podcast! Self-discovery takes many forms, and today I’m looking at the tricky art of self-acceptance. It plays a huge part in our journey to knowing ourselves better but, surprise surprise, it takes practice and patience. In this episode I confront the fears around true self-acceptance; the opportunities for growth that…
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Welcome to episode 57. Today we take a deep-dive into our feelings. How we can understand them better and use them as a guide to nourish ourselves of a need that we may not have identified? In this episode I share the importance of allowing ourselves to feel without judgement, and some of the tools that might help you to name your emotions and proc…
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Welcome to episode 56. Our relationship with ourselves will deepen when we are ready to listen to our innermost thoughts and interpret them as the messengers for what we need to feel safe and content, rather than defining us as people at their face value. 'I hear you' - easier said than done? It takes trust and time to open up and truly listen to o…
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Welcome to episode 55. What happens when we shift the focus away from the usual negative body image rhetoric, to a more positive place that acknowledges and celebrates the amazing, unique things we can do? Today I’m calling out the bullsh*t around the standards we uphold in ourselves to look or perform a certain way; the misconception that changing…
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Welcome to episode 54. Putting yourself at the centre of your life, knowing yourself better and living by your own rules will always be the gateway to a happier life. Today I’m taking a moment to check in on the areas we have covered this series and consolidate the thinking around having a healthy, balanced relationships with ourselves. And why say…
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Welcome to episode 53. Our self-talk is the backbone to our relationship with ourselves and the effect it can have on our lives is huge. What is your inner voice saying right now? Is it critical or judgemental, or kind and compassionate? The latter can take practice over time, especially if you’ve been subjected to criticism or judgement in your ea…
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