Shows
This Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Unlocking your creative potentialCreativity is an innate part of who we are, a wellspring of ideas and inspiration that allows us to express ourselves and solve problems in new and innovative ways. In this meditation, we will explore this inner source of creativity and learn how to connect with it more deeply.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me...2024-12-3011 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesUnlocking your creativity: How to become more creative in lifeWhen was the last time you were creative?
This month (and over the holidays), I encourage you to embrace your creative side to make or try something new.
Reflect on the creative things you enjoyed doing as a child, such as painting, drawing, crafting, sewing, cooking, or making music.
How can you welcome some of these beloved activities back into your life to spark lightness and fun?
In this episode, we’ll explore the nature of creativity, why it’s important, and actionable strategies to help you unlock your creative potential. By e...2024-12-2917 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Finding growthWelcome to this meditation on growth. This time is for you to centre yourself, reflect, and cultivate a deeper awareness of your personal journey. Growth can be physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual, and today we are going to explore how to embrace growth as a lifelong process.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
...2024-10-2411 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to find growth in your lifeWhat does "growth" mean to you?
I'd like you to take a moment to reflect how you have grown over the last year.
Here in Australia, it's spring - the season of growth. We're surrounded by things bursting into life, sprouting, blooming, growing little by little each day.
This month I encourage you to look for the ways to find growth in your own life.
Growth doesn't have to be extreme, it can be small and incremental. Every little change compounds into something greater over time.
Personal growth is...2024-09-2217 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Finding the courage withinCourage is a quality that resides within each of us, though it often remains hidden beneath layers of fear, doubt, or uncertainty. In this meditation, we will explore and awaken this inner strength, allowing it to guide us through life's challenges with grace and confidence.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-09-1210 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesEmbracing Courage: How to Live a Bold and Fearless LifeWhen was the last time you were courageous?
Courage is a powerful and transformative quality that enables us to confront our fears, overcome obstacles, and pursue our dreams with confidence and determination. It is the inner strength that allows us to take risks, stand up for what we believe in, and navigate the unknown with resilience and grace. While courage is often associated with acts of heroism and bravery, it is equally important in our everyday lives, empowering us to live authentically and true to ourselves. In this episode, I will explore strategies for cultivating courage and...2024-08-2515 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: The joyful practice of listeningWelcome to this meditation on listening. In our fast-paced world, we often find ourselves consumed by the noise around us. Today, we will focus on the art of listening, a skill that deepens our understanding and connection to the world and the people in it.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-07-3010 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to transform your life by manifesting more abundanceAbundance is more than just material wealth; it encompasses a rich and fulfilling life in all its dimensions—financial, emotional, spiritual, and relational. Achieving abundance involves aligning your mindset, actions, and environment to attract prosperity and fulfillment. Whether you're seeking financial freedom, emotional well-being, or deeper connections, the principles of abundance apply universally.
In this episode, I we explore practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you manifest abundance in every aspect of your life.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding pea...2024-07-2516 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWant instant motivation? Try my top tip for an instant motivation boost…It’s impossible for us to feel motivated all the time, but how good it would be if there was a way we could flick a switch to turn on motivation when we need it most?
In this episode I’m going to share my favourite strategy to get an instant motivational boost when you’re flagging or feeling overwhelmed.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 2024-06-1008 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Embracing wellness for healthy livingWelcome to this guided meditation, a journey into the depths of your inner motivation and commitment to living a healthy life through exercise and nourishing food choices.
Your body is a sacred temple, deserving of love, care, and respect. By cultivating a deep sense of self-awareness and mindfulness, you can unlock the transformative power of wellness that resides within you.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts h...2024-05-2207 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhat to do when you're feeling unmotivatedFeeling unmotivated is a common experience that can leave us feeling stuck, frustrated, and uncertain about how to move forward. Whether it's in our personal or professional lives, periods of low motivation can sap our energy and enthusiasm, making it challenging to pursue our goals and aspirations.
In this episode, we'll explore strategies to overcome feeling unmotivated and reignite the fire within, empowering you to reclaim your passion, purpose, and drive.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one d...2024-05-1512 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhy motivation mattersMotivation is the driving force behind human action—a powerful catalyst that propels us towards our goals and aspirations, even in the face of obstacles and challenges. It is the spark that ignites our passion, fuels our determination, and empowers us to overcome adversity on the journey towards success. In this episode, I'll delve into the essence of motivation, its various forms, and why it is essential for personal and professional growth.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at...2024-05-1115 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Igniting your motivation and inner driveWelcome to this guided meditation, a journey into the depths of your inner motivation and drive. Motivation is the spark that ignites action, propelling us toward our goals and dreams with purpose and determination. In times when motivation wanes, it's essential to reconnect with the source of inspiration that resides within.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or con...2024-05-0507 minThis Year's Word with Courtney Symes7 strategies for being bold and audacious at workIn the dynamic and competitive landscape of the modern workplace, being audacious—having the courage to take bold risks, challenge the status quo, and pursue ambitious goals—is a valuable asset. Audacity is not about recklessness or impulsivity; rather, it's about daring to think big, step outside your comfort zone, and seize opportunities with confidence and determination.
In this episode, I’ll explore strategies for cultivating audacity in the workplace and leveraging it to propel your career forward.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book...2024-05-0213 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Embracing courage to try new thingsThis guided meditation is designed to help you cultivate courage and embrace the excitement of trying new things. In this session, we will explore the power of bravery and how it can enrich your life by opening doors to new experiences and opportunities.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-04-2806 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhy you should be audaciousAudacity is one of my all-time favourite words. It comfortably sits alongside other powerful words such as confidence, boldness and daring - and couldn't we all do with more of these words in our life!
Audacity smashes fears and limiting beliefs.
Imagine how much more we could be and do if we consistently approached life with audacity?
This month, I'll be focusing on the benefits of audacity, and how we can all be more audacious in our lives!
In this episode, I'll delve into the depths of audacity, exploring its meaning...2024-04-1609 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Embracing audacityThis guided meditation will take you on a journey into the depths of your inner courage and audacity.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-04-0607 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe benefit of spiritual ritualsIn the hectic world we live in, spiritual rituals provide a sacred space for introspection, connection, and growth. Rooted in ancient traditions and wisdom, these rituals offer a pathway to deeper understanding, inner peace, and spiritual awakening. In this episode, I’ll be exploring the profound benefits of incorporating spiritual rituals into our lives and how they can nourish the soul and foster self-awareness.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Jour...2024-04-0111 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Body scan ritualOne of my favourite meditation rituals is a guided body scan. The body scan practice is beneficial for exploring the sensations and experiences present in your body on a deeper, more mindful level to help cultivate a deep sense of awareness and relaxation.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-03-2406 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe power of evening ritualsIn the hustle and bustle of modern life, where days blur into one another and stress is common, the power of evening rituals is fundamental for our well-being.
These rituals offer us a sanctuary, a time to unwind, reflect, and prepare for a good night’s rest. Whether you're seeking tranquillity, productivity, or simply a better night's sleep, the right evening rituals can transform your life.
In this episode, I’ll be exploring the best evening rituals to help you cultivate a sense of balance, purpose, and fulfilment.
Check out my courses: Magical Morn...2024-03-2011 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Creating your perfect evening routine and ritualAs the day comes to a close, it's essential to transition from the busyness of the day to a state of calm and serenity. Evening rituals offer a sacred space for reflection, relaxation, and rejuvenation, setting the stage for restful sleep and inner peace. In this meditation, we'll explore the elements of an evening ritual and guide you through a journey of self-care and tranquillity.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling G...2024-03-1108 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe power of morning ritualsMornings serve as the foundation upon which our days unfold. How we choose to begin each day can have a profound impact on our overall well-being, productivity, and mindset. Morning rituals, carefully crafted and mindfully practiced, offer a sacred space for self-care, intention setting, and personal growth. In this episode, I will be exploring the significance and benefits of morning rituals, as well as practical strategies for incorporating them into your daily routine.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at...2024-03-0911 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Visualise your perfect morning ritualThis guided meditation is designed to help you create the perfect morning routine by starting your day with clear intention.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-03-0407 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe power of ritualsThis month, I am focusing on the practice of rituals. Rituals are a powerful tool we can utilise in our lives each day to help us establish healthy habits, and ultimately achieve our goals.
Over the course of human existence, rituals have served as threads that weave together the fabric of our lives, infusing meaning, structure, and connection into our daily experiences. From the simple act of brewing morning coffee to the elaborate ceremonies marking life's milestones, rituals hold a profound significance in cultures and societies around the world.
In this episode, we’ll delve into...2024-03-0213 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Embracing Joy with Friends and FamilyIn this guided meditation session, we will explore embracing joy and connection with friends and family.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-02-2507 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to have fun with friends and familyIn the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to get caught up in work, responsibilities, and obligations. However, amidst the chaos, it's crucial to prioritize quality time with friends and family. Building strong bonds and creating lasting memories with loved ones not only nourishes the soul but also brings immense joy and fulfilment. I don’t believe we will ever get to the end of our life and regret spending time with the people we love and enjoy hanging out with.
In this episode, I’ll be exploring a myriad of ways to have fun with...2024-02-2413 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Attracting FunIn this guided meditation, we’ll be going on a journey into the realm of joy and playfulness. In the midst of life's responsibilities and challenges, it's important to reconnect with the simple pleasure of having fun.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-02-1909 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to have fun at workThis month I’m focusing on “fun”, and in this episode I’ll be exploring how to have more fun at work.
We spend such a large portion of our day at work, so we may as well make it as fun and enjoyable as possible!
In today's fast-paced work environment, finding enjoyment and satisfaction in your job is essential for your overall well-being and productivity. While work may not always be your favourite place to be, injecting a sense of fun and excitement into your daily routine can make a significant difference in your professi...2024-02-1714 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Visualising Your GoalsThis guided meditation will help you visualise your goals throughout the year ahead.
Grab my FREE Yearly Reflection Guide with Worksheet + 50 prompts here.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-02-1208 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to have funThis month I'm focusing on FUN.
I live in Australia, and it's our last month of summer. So, I want to make the most of the last warm days and long evenings doing things I love, such as spending time in nature, and hanging out with people I love spending time with.
In other parts of the world, it might be your last month of winter, and you need a boost to get your through the last few weeks of cold, short days until spring pokes its head around the corner.
Wherever you are...2024-02-1010 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Journey into the Enchanted ForestIn the spirit of journeys, this guided meditation will take you on a journey through an enchanted forest.
Grab my FREE Yearly Reflection Guide with Worksheet + 50 prompts here.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-02-0407 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Journey into the heartIn this guided meditation, we’re going on a journey. A sacred journey into the depths of your being, an exploration of the sanctuary within – your heart.
Grab my FREE Yearly Reflection Guide with Worksheet + 50 prompts here.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2024-01-2010 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesMy favourite habits for 2024Welcome to 2024! I hope you’ve had a wonderful start to the new year.
Have you set goals or resolutions for yourself for the year ahead, and are now wondering how you’re going to achieve them?
Or perhaps you haven’t set any goals, but are curious about what changes you could make to enhance your life this year.
If either of these scenarios resonate for you, then stick around!
2024-01-1610 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesGuided Meditation: Journeying into 2024Welcome to my first guided meditation podcast episode!
As my podcast continues to grow and evolve, I will be exploring different ways to add value to your weekly audio fix.
I’ve long been a fan of meditation, and the benefits it offers to clear the mind, reduce stress, and increase breath awareness.
This year, I have set the intention to share more guided meditation episodes in addition to my regular podcast episodes. These episodes will be inspired by my monthly word themes, which this month, is the word Journey.
A ne...2024-01-0710 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesLearnings from 2023Reviewing the year at the end of the year can be a daunting task.
In previous years, it would take me days to read through my journal entries for the year and capture what went well and what I learned.
This year, I did something a little different.
In this episode, I share how I record my yearly reflections quickly and easily, as well as my highlights and lessons learned from 2023.
Grab my FREE Yearly Reflection Guide with Worksheet + 50 prompts here.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Jo...2024-01-0115 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe biggest decision I’ve ever madeWe don't want to live in the past, but reflecting on past experiences and learning from them can be a healthy, cathartic process - especially if done with intention and gratitude.
This month, I'm going on a journey of reflection.
Over the next few episodes, I will be sharing some of my own reflections with you, to demonstrate how profound reflecting can be.
In this episode, the question I’m reflecting on is:
What is the biggest decision you've ever made?
This is such a significant question I initially th...2023-12-0911 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesExploring philosophy with Justin McSweenyI often find it comforting to consider that many of the problems I encounter in life are not new or unique. In fact, there is a good chance many people have experienced what I’m experiencing before. Whilst our journey through life is unique, our thoughts, feelings, and reactions are what make us human.
This is the beauty of philosophy, which is the study of the truths or principles underlying all knowledge and being. Throughout time, philosophers have observed and documented common themes, questions and challenges faced by the human race, as well as our response to th...2023-11-111h 07This Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to become wiseWhat is wisdom?
How do you define wisdom?
How do we become wise?
These are some of the questions I will be pondering on my Wisdom Journey this month, and in this episode.
I had fun asking various people, including my family and children these questions about wisdom. And whilst the answers varied, there were some common thoughts and observations.
Wisdom is a quality that has been admired, sought after, and celebrated throughout history. Wisdom is something many of us strive for, but often without knowing precisely why.
2023-10-2113 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to simplify your life with a plant-based diet, with Kerryn SawyerThis month, as we focus on the theme of simplifying our lives, I caught up with The Plant Power Coach, Kerryn Sawyer to discuss how a plant-based diet can help simplify your lifestyle.
I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, where we talk about Kerryn’s plant-based journey to date, how embarking on a plant-based journey might be easier than you think, and we also share some of our favourite books.
Check out Kerryn's Weight loss guide, Whole foods plant based guide, and Recipe ebook
Connect with Kerryn on:
1. Facebook The Plant Power Co...2023-10-0554 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesTo-Do List Tips: How to use your To-Do list to prioritise and maximise your timeI use a To-Do List every day, and I think I can safely assume most people use a list in some form or another to help them remember and prioritise tasks. There’s no doubt a To-Do list is a valuable tool for staying organized and managing your tasks effectively.
But have you ever wondered if you’re getting the most out of your To-Do List, or if there was a way you could make a list more effectively? In this episode, I will be breaking down my top To-Do List Tips to help you prioritise and maxi...2023-09-1819 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesSimple strategies to simplify your lifeOften, life can feel complicated and overwhelming. A never ending To Do list, family commitments, work commitments, cooking, cleaning, exercising, and more...
Phew! It never ends.
This month, I'm on a mission to dial things back to uncover what really matters in life.
I'm going on a journey of simplification.
In this episode, I’ll share eight practical strategies to help you streamline your day and find more joy in the simple moments...
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book...2023-09-0617 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhat to do when you’re feeling ‘blah’In our month of grace, I thought it would be fitting for my final episode on grace to focus on ways we can get ourselves out of a funk or overcome a case of the ‘blahs’. These are the nine main things I do to shift negative energy when I’m feeling a bit flat. I hope you find some of these ideas helpful the next time you need a lift...
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time...2023-08-2711 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhat’s your next act?In a recent interview, Jane Fonda shared her concept of living life through a series of “acts”. This analogy really resonated with me, so I break it down further in this episode.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2023-08-2113 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe power of ”yet”In this episode, I dig deeper into the concept of how we can show ourselves more grace by using one simple word...
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2023-08-1313 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhy you need grace in your life…and how to find it“Life is measured in love and positive contributions and moments of grace.” - Carly Fiorina
So, what exactly is grace, and when was the last time you expressed grace, or were the recipient of grace from someone else?
In this episode I explore how we can introduce more grace into our lives each day.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more o...2023-08-0513 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhat do you want most in life? (and how to get it!)This month on my blog and socials, I’ve been asking and pondering life’s big questions. Today’s question is:
What do you want most in life?
I selected this question as I’d love to unpack and work through this one with you. I’m also hoping it will really challenge you to not only think deeply about the future, but also reflect on how far you’ve come.
I’ll also present some questions you can ask which will prompt you to identify what you want, as well as some easy goal-sett...2023-07-3013 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe one piece of advice I’d give to everyoneThis month on my blog and socials, I’ve been asking and pondering life’s big questions. One I’ve really enjoyed mulling over is:
What piece of advice would you give your younger self?
Picking one piece of advice was TOUGH. So, I narrowed it down to the piece of advice that would apply to everyone, and have the most impact on ALL areas of our life. I eventually landed on Love Yourself.
Here's why loving yourself is the most important thing you can do for yourself...
Check out this touchi...2023-07-2412 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to get the most out of the books you readA few years ago, I discovered a hack to read more books.
But now I was reading more books, I was faced with a new problem: I couldn’t remember what I’d read! Because I was reading so many books now, they all had the tendency to blur into one another.
I was also writing my own book, and wanted to recall some of the information I was reading, but didn’t have a specific process for recording this information to use later.
In this episode, I share the way I overcame mindle...2023-07-1714 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe best advice from the books I’ve readIn this episode, I share some of the best pieces of advice I’ve acquired from my favourite books (you can read more about them here).
This list is not in any particular order, and is certainly not exhaustible. Let me know if you enjoy this episode as I would love to create more episodes like this in the future.
These are the top ten books I'd gift to my kids to set them up for life.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year...2023-07-0214 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to read more books"Studies show that there is a direct relationship between your ability to read and your success in life. Skilled readers enjoy better jobs, higher incomes, and greater opportunities for success in all realms of life.” - Jim Kwik, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life
Reading is one of the best life skills we can cultivate – for learning and pleasure. Reading is one of the quickest and cost-effective ways to learn anything, or simply entertain ourselves as we step into someone else’s shoes or escape into other worlds.
Reading gives us...2023-06-2316 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesMindful Moments Challenge: Day 5Welcome to day five of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring mindfulness through our senses.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2023-05-3103 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesMindful Moments Challenge: Day 4Welcome to day four of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring mindfulness through our breathing.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2023-05-3004 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesMindful Moments Challenge: Day3Welcome to day two of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring our connection with others.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2023-05-2202 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesMindful Moments Challenge: Day 2Welcome to day two of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring the environment around us.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2023-05-2102 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesMindful Moments Challenge: Day 1Want to live life to the fullest, and appreciate every moment, mindfully?
The key is focusing on the minutiae, instead of the whole.
By breaking each day down into a collection of moments, we can work with each one individually to maximise the way we experience the world around us.
Simply start by asking: "How can I appreciate this moment?"
Then, join me as we embark on a 5 day journey where we'll explore how to appreciate and get the most from:
1. Your daily activities
2. The environment around you
3...2023-05-2008 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhy batching is one of the best ways to take action (and be more productive!)In this last episode of my mini-series about taking action, I talk about batching, which is my favourite technique for taking action AND sustaining it, so you can create momentum and keep moving forward.
Batching isn’t a new strategy, but it is a strategy many high-performers use in all areas of their life to get stuff done. Here's why...
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts her...2023-05-1210 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesTry my simple method for getting more done, quicker!In this episode, I share my simple AND effective strategy for getting more done, quicker!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2023-05-0611 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to take action with goals and habitsIn this episode, I discuss how goal setting and habit tracking can help you take action!
Grab my FREE Monthly Habit Tracker here.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.
2023-04-2907 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhat I’ve been taking action on this yearIn this episode, I share some of the ways I’ve taken action this year to demonstrate how easy it can actually be to take action - if I can do it so can you! Hopefully I'll also inspire you by giving you a few ideas how you can take action in your life too!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on my blog...2023-04-2012 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to be kind to yourselfIn the final episode in our Kindness series, I wanted to discuss the importance of being kind to ourselves. Just like the old oxygen mask analogy, if we’re not kind to ourselves first, it can be more challenging to be kind to other people. Here are some strategies you can use to be kind to yourself...
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Read more on m...2023-04-0109 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to create a Kindness MovementHow can we influence others to be kind?
This is the question I’ll be reflecting on in today.
In the last couple of episodes, I’ve highlighted the importance of kindness, as well as how to be kind to people who are unkind. The next step is encouraging others to be kind too.
As powerful as it is for us to take daily steps to establish our own kindness practice, the real change comes when we do this collectively, and create a Kindness Movement. Here's how we can do it together...
Che...2023-03-2209 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhy some people are unkindWhy are some people unkind?
This is a question we can often find ourselves asking when, seemingly through no fault of our own, someone is unkind to us.
I thought this was an important question to consider this week as we journey through our month of kindness, because when we’re met with unkindness (which is more often than we’d like), it can leave us feeling discouraged, and wondering what’s the point of being kind to others. But there is a point, here's why...
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful...2023-03-1708 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesA Quick Word: Look where you want to goLook where you want to go - On-Piste, and in life!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
2023-03-1401 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesInternational Women’s Day special: The women who have made a difference in my lifeWho are the women that have had a positive impact on your life?
In honour of International Women’s Day, I am excited to present this episode, which pays respect to the women who have made a difference in my life.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
2023-03-0810 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesJoin my 31 Day Kindness ChallengeI believe there is one thing we can never have enough of in the world, and that is kindness.
What does kindness mean to you? When was the last time you were kind to someone, or someone was kind to you?
In this episode I'll discuss the concept of Kindness and why it's important.
Join my FREE 31 Day Kindness Challenge and grab your Kindness Calendar here.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a ti...2023-03-0305 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesYour essential reading list for the next 12 monthsI have such a deep love for reading - it is one of my all-time favourite activities. Last year, I read and listened to 55 books. I don’t for a second underestimate the power reading has on my growth on development. In this episode, I thought it would be helpful to present you with a list of my Top Ten books I’ve read over the last year, and create a Reading List for you for 2023.
There’s only one small problem…whittling my list down to ten was nearly impossible, so I present you with my top 12 b...2023-02-2131 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesA Quick Word: Why people are like flowersPeople and flowers have more in common than you'd think - here's why...
2023-02-1402 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhy reading with kids mattersEncouraging your kids to read is one of the best things you can do as a parent. Here's why...
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Today’s episode is the fifth and final in my mini-series on Family, where I’ll be chatting about ways to nurture and show love within our family relationships.
As I record this, my children...2023-02-0811 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesCut the commitmentsDo you need to cut down on your commitments this year?
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.
Today’s episode is the fourth in my mini-series on Family, where I’ll be chatting about ways to nurture and show love within our family relationships.
Today is the first day of school for my children, and many other children in Australia. As we all...2023-01-3109 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesChange Challenge 2023: Day 7Welcome to Day 7! Here are your Change Chart Worksheets.
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.
2023-01-3004 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesChange Challenge 2023: Day 6Welcome to Day 6! Here are your Change Chart Worksheets.
PLUS your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts and my Joyful Journaling Journey course.
2023-01-2904 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesChange Challenge 2023: Day 5Welcome to Day 5! Here are your Change Chart Worksheets.
PLUS your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts and my Joyful Journaling Journey course.
2023-01-2704 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesChange Challenge 2023: Day 4Welcome to Day 4! Here are your Change Chart Worksheets.
PLUS your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts and my Joyful Journaling Journey course.
2023-01-2503 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesChange Challenge 2023: Day 3Welcome to the Change Challenge 2023! Here are your Change Chart Worksheets.
PLUS your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts and my Joyful Journaling Journey course.
2023-01-2401 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesChange Challenge 2023: Day 2Welcome to the Change Challenge 2023! Here are your Change Chart Worksheets.
PLUS your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts and my Joyful Journaling Journey course.
2023-01-2404 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesChange Challenge 2023: Day 1Welcome to the Change Challenge 2023! Here are your Change Chart Worksheets.
PLUS your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts and my Joyful Journaling Journey course.
2023-01-2305 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhat I’m looking forward to in 2023Welcome to 2023! Here's what I'm looking forward to this year...
FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts: https://mailchi.mp/fe362da1d491/journalprompts
Joyful Journaling Journey course:
https://www.alittlepinkbook.com/courses
2023-01-1910 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesWhat’s an ”unsuccessful” relationship?Relationships are essential for our personal growth and development. Here's why...
FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts: https://mailchi.mp/fe362da1d491/journalprompts
Joyful Journaling Journey course:
https://www.alittlepinkbook.com/courses
2022-07-1308 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to find joy every dayIn this episode I share a story on finding joy every day.
FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts: https://mailchi.mp/fe362da1d491/journalprompts
Joyful Journaling Journey course:
https://www.alittlepinkbook.com/courses
2022-07-0608 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesHow to declutter your mindNeed to declutter your mind? Here's how...
FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts: https://mailchi.mp/fe362da1d491/journalprompts
Joyful Journaling Journey course:
https://www.alittlepinkbook.com/courses
2022-06-2810 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesFamily Reunions CAN be fun!Today I'll be chatting about one of the highlights of our family holiday.
FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts: https://mailchi.mp/fe362da1d491/journalprompts
Joyful Journaling Journey course:
https://www.alittlepinkbook.com/courses
2022-06-2109 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesTaking a breakToday’s episode is the first in my mini-series on family, where I’ll be chatting about the benefits of taking a break with family.
FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts: https://mailchi.mp/fe362da1d491/journalprompts
2022-05-2712 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesA Quick Word: 11 or 2I’d like to introduce you to A Quick Word - a new podcast format I am trialling in conjunction with my regular episodes of This Year’s Word.
A Quick Word will be a shorter podcast episode that will pop in between the longer episodes. These episodes will consist of little stories, observations or lessons I’ve learned throughout the week. I hope you enjoy them!
2022-02-1902 minThis Year's Word with Courtney Symes40 Life LessonsThis special episode is in honour of my milestone birthday, and includes my list of forty life lessons I’ve learnt so far. Enjoy!
Magical Mornings Free Course: https://pinkplatform.thinkific.com/courses/magical-mornings
SHOW NOTES can be found here...
2021-11-2618 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesLove What You Do: What to do when you hate your jobIn this episode I talk about a tabu subject, but something I’m sure we’ve all been through – what to do when you hate your job.
Magical Mornings Free Course: https://pinkplatform.thinkific.com/courses/magical-mornings
SHOW NOTES can be found here...
2021-11-1822 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesLove What You Do: How to figure out what to do with your lifeFirst ep in next series, Love What You Do. I’ll be covering ‘life after school’, including going to university, starting a first job, and navigating the workplace.
Magical Mornings Free Course: https://pinkplatform.thinkific.com/courses/magical-mornings
SHOW NOTES can be found here...
2021-11-1017 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesLove the Skin You‘re In: Self-care EssentialsToday I will be talking about self-care essentials, which are activities we must do in our lives in order to maintain optimal health and well-being.
Magical Mornings Free Course: https://pinkplatform.thinkific.com/courses/magical-mornings
SHOW NOTES can be found here...
2021-11-0316 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesLove the Skin You‘re In: The Power of PamperingIn today’s episode I continue to explore how to LOVE the skin you’re in by looking at the concept of pampering.
Magical Mornings Free Course: https://pinkplatform.thinkific.com/courses/magical-mornings
SHOW NOTES can be found here...
2021-10-2611 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesLove the Skin You‘re In: Look Good, Feel GoodIn this episode, I will be talking about the value of spending time on our appearance, and I why I believe how we look is important.
Magical Mornings Free Course: https://pinkplatform.thinkific.com/courses/magical-mornings
SHOW NOTES can be found here...
2021-10-1913 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesLove the Skin You‘re In: Getting PhysicalIn this episode, I will explore the benefits of getting physical and mastering movement when it comes to exercise, and share my personal journey of incorporating exercise into my life.
Magical Mornings Free Course: https://pinkplatform.thinkific.com/courses/magical-mornings
SHOW NOTES can be found here...
2021-09-2921 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe Art of Self-Love: Fill your life with experiences, not thingsIn this episode, I will be talking about the joy of filling your life with experiences, not things, and how experiences can enrich your life.
SHOWNOTES: http://www.alittlepinkbook.com/2021/06/this-years-word-podcast-shownotes_24.html
2021-06-2413 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe Art of Self-Love: When to QuitIn this episode, I will be talking about the controversial “Q” word – Quitting. I’ll be exploring WHY we should we quit something we’ve committed to, and WHEN is the right time to quit.
SHOWNOTES: http://www.alittlepinkbook.com/2021/06/this-years-word-podcast-shownotes_15.html
2021-06-1512 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe Art of Self-Love: Goal SettingI have been setting goals for a number of years now, and believe they are vital for personal growth. In this episode, I'll be sharing my top tips on why goals are important, and how to set them.
SHOWNOTES: http://www.alittlepinkbook.com/2021/06/this-years-word-podcast-shownotes.html
2021-06-0818 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe Art of Self-Love: Find Your FlowIn this podcast series, I share my Word of the Year experience as I explore the meaning of the word “Love”.
In Episode 2, Find Your Flow, I talk about the concept of Flow and how you can add more Flow activities in your own life to enhance your self-care practice.
SHOWNOTES: http://www.alittlepinkbook.com/2021/05/this-years-word-podcast-shownotes_31.html
2021-06-0111 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesThe Journey BeginsIn this podcast series, I share my Word of the Year experience as I explore the meaning of the word “Love”.
In Episode 1, The Journey Begins, I unpack why I chose “Love” as my Word of the year, and how I maximise my Word of the Year experience using journaling.
SHOWNOTES: http://www.alittlepinkbook.com/2021/05/this-years-word-podcast-shownotes_21.html
2021-05-2116 minThis Year's Word with Courtney SymesForewordImagine if a single word could change your life. This was a theory I wanted to test a few years ago when, instead of setting New Year’s resolutions, I selected a Word of the Year to live my life by. In Episode 0 Foreword, I introduce my Word of the Year concept.
THIS YEAR'S WORD SHOWNOTES: http://www.alittlepinkbook.com/2021/05/this-years-word-podcast-shownotes.html
2021-05-2102 min
low light mixesQuiet Indie Songs #2- Spring 2021
At the end of 2020 I posted a mix called "Quiet Indie Songs" and it did a lot better than I expected. A few folks thought it should be a recurring series and I agreed. So here you have installment #2 - "Quiet Indie Songs #2 - Spring 2021."
I'm sneaking this in under the wire as it's barely spring anymore. Most of the songs are from 2021, with 4 of them from 2020. There are some old favorites in there, like Damien Jurado & Phoebe Bridgers. And also a lot of new to me artists like Arooj Aftab, Becca Mancari & Mt Went.
...2021-05-171h 05