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Project HappyEp14 - Money - How it WentSpoiler alert: Caitlin had a tough time accomplishing any of her intentions around money and needs to go back to setting very small, achievable goals. Paula had a great month! Not buying coffee out got easy pretty quickly and she read a book about the stock market, but she’s still figuring out what kind of financial advice she wants. Can you guess which one of them sometimes feels guilty experiencing joy? Brene Brown would have a few things to say.Paula used Planted Meals this month and found it helpful!She also read One Up...
2021-11-1323 min
Project HappyEp13 - MoneyMoney makes Paula’s world go round, but Caitlin? She has some issues. Join the two friends as they talk about all things money: their habits, their hang-ups, and their hopes. Paula is challenging herself to bring a lunch to work and is figuring out if she wants a financial planner or a robo advisor, while Caitlin wants to get out of a scarcity mindset.Paula and Caitlin have been avid readers for the past few months! They mention a few books:Mind Over Money by Brad KlontzDo Better by Rachel Ricketts...
2021-09-2533 min
Project HappyEP12 - RelationshipsWe are fam-i-ly! Join the gal pals as they examine how to connect with their chosen fam and their families of origin. This was the focus for July, and they combined their goals and the evaluation of how it went into one fun-filled ep. Find out who finally started using a Google calendar so she could share her schedule, who is planning a bday weekend for her mom, and why it’s important to reflect on what family means to you, and it’s ok that that might not include kids of your own.They yet again give...
2021-08-2526 min
Project HappyEP11 - PlayOh boy. June...happened. Paula and Caitlin were supposed to have a super fun month and bring more PLAY into their lives. Alas, because Vancouver was opening back up after relative (very relative) pandemic closures, they both got super overwhelmed and didn’t make time to play. Find out how they plan to get back on track, why it’s important to cultivate different types of fun, and what a buccal facial is. Both Paula and Caitlin are learning to stay true to what makes them happy, and along the way might be learning that what you expect to do m...
2021-08-0921 min
Project HappyEP10 - Work - How It WentPaula and Caitlin are VERY proud that they made it to Episode 10. Do them a solid and listen in to see how it went for them in May, won’t you? Reminder: they were focusing on work. Caitlin feels a bit like working working never stopping always working. AKA: she’s back to work full-on as we collectively emerge from the pandemic here in Canada, and she’s feeling the overwhelm. Paula is starting a side hustle and isn’t as far along as she has attended. Life happens, so what do they do about it, if anything? Some potentia...
2021-07-0134 min
Project HappyEP09 - WorkIt’s May, and the focus is on WORK. It’s a thing: we all spend a fair bit of time working, so it’s worth factoring it in when considering how to feel happier. How do you stay self-motivated? Where does your time go? How much do you equate your work with your worth? All these questions - and more - are up for debate! Also, Paula defends DOING things during her leisure time, and Caitlin confesses that she might think there’s a job that’s “The One”. You’re sure to have some opinions, so tune in to find out m...
2021-05-2727 minProject HappyEp08 - Friendship - How it WentIn episode 8, your best buds reflect on how their friendship efforts went in April! Paula loved catching up with old friends and Caitlin learned that she actually needs more alone time. They also review some tips and tricks for remembering to respond to texts, the best time for a power hour, and why it’s so great to have a friend you can drop in on.Caitlin loved the book Cassandra Speaks by Elizabeth Lesser. Have you downloaded Libby yet? You can get the audiobook from your local library through this wonderful app! Paula just started The Go...
2021-05-1430 min
Project HappyEP07 - FriendshipIn April, we planted some community seeds and focused on friendship. Join Caitlin McCarthy and Paula Burrows as they debate the merits of making an effort without expecting a result, same-day response times, and concealing a new habit you’re still getting used to. Also, they’re still trying to get on top of their leftover clutter clearing from March. Super exciting stuff! Find out what’s new and what’s...not as new with the gal pals when you listen in :)Caitlin mentions a passage from the Bhagavad Gita, and she recommends reading the Stephen Mitchel translat...
2021-05-0829 minProject HappyEP06 - Outer Order - How it WentHave you missed Paula and Caitlin? They’ve missed you. It’s finally time to review how it all went for decluttering in March. Hint: Caitlin wants a do-over. Discover what they did manage to do despite busyness and how they plan to help themselves in the future when it feels like strategies go out the window. Also, what became of Paula’s SOCK BAG? Listen in to find out.We cannot stress how much Caitlin and Paula love their local BUY NOTHING group on facebook. It’s great! Find a new home for your items AND build co...
2021-04-2526 min
Project HappyEp05 - Outer OrderWell, your gal pals certainly felt the madness of March! It’s been busy. Very busy. This month they’re decluttering and have some important questions: do they have to follow Gretchen’s method of outer order? What if they beautify first? Find out why both Caitlin and Paula are struggling to maintain routines and are taking it easy on the break the chains. Join them as they clean out their closets, tackle virtual clutter, and finally deal with the sock bag hanging behind [Paula’s] door.If you’re on Facebook, search for your local BUY NOTHING gr...
2021-03-3020 min
Project HappyEp04 - Energy - How It WentFebruary was all about Energy! Check-in with your lovable co-hosts as they discuss how it went. Caitlin maintains her moderator status and feels pretty high energy, except for when she gets existential at Ikea. Paula had to quarantine, broke some of her rules, and found a new way forward. How do we all take daily action so that everyone gets to thrive? Paula has a few helpful insights; Caitlin wants to harness her energy and has some resources to recommend.Caitlin mentions a course with Michelle C. Johnson called Skill in Action - it’s also a bo...
2021-03-1940 min
Project HappyEP03 February - Energy!February is all about Energy! Listen in to this quick and dirty ep in which Caitlin and Paula discuss the merits of sleep, whether they are abstainers or moderators, and the energy drain of ruminating. Why is Caitlin doing so many fitness challenges? Is Paula continuing with her no TV before 7 pm rule? Tune in to find out what’s working and not working for them and maybe reflect on your own energy levels!Caitlin mentions that she’s heard that resolutions don’t work. Here is an article that talks about why that might be. Current resear...
2021-02-2716 minProject HappyEP02 - Know Yourself - How It WentPaula and Caitlin review EVERYTHING involved in following Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project Experience, both for January and for the coming year. It’s a lot! Caitlin is a bit grumpy about how many expectations there are and Paula is taking what works for her. Join them as they discuss the privilege of happiness, the merits of constructive criticism, and how much wine might be too much wine.Curious about the Myers-Briggs Personality Test? Here’s one we like.Caitlin loved the audiobook of Little Weirds by Jenny Slate. Did you know that with the ap...
2021-02-2330 min
Project HappyEP01 - Know YourselfPaula Burrows is a HUGE fan of Gretchen Rubin’s work, and is finally embarking on her very own year-long focus on happiness à la The Happiness Experience. Joining Paula is her (somewhat reluctant) pal, Caitlin McCarthy. In this very first episode of Project Happy, get to know your hosts as they get to know themselves better. Find out what words they’ve chosen as themes for the year, how they plan to hold themselves accountable, and a few things they tried to do every single day in January in hopes of greater happiness.Curious about how to hold...
2021-02-1331 minProject HappyTrailerIn Project Happy, one devotee of Gretchen Rubin and one reluctant friend spend 12 months living by the wisdom of The Happiness Experience. Will changing small habits truly make them any happier? Paula thinks so; Caitlin’s not so sure. Paula Burrows is a Vancouver-based actor known for voicing Rayla on Netflix’s The Dragon Prince. Sewing shows and being productive make her feel happy. Caitlin is an actor, writer, yoga teacher, and organizer of people and things. The smell of laundry and the perfect cup of coffee make her feel happy. Join them as they figure out how to make t...
2021-01-3001 min