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Happy Productive 38 - Why Those Living with Purpose are 32% Happier In this special guest episode, I am joined by Rick Heyland, who is a published author, public speaker, podcast host and professional coach. He has been consulting for almost 35 years to help people businesses improve their performance. He is the founder of Continuous Improvement 4 Life, a consulting practice dedicated to help people and organizations find purpose and live with purpose to achieve extraordinary results. Rick and I share similar passions in uncovering the secret formula to be both happy and productive. He conducted a fascinating survey of almost 1500 people spanning over 4 countries to pinpoint the common denominators of the happiest and the most productive people. He then took the results and wrote his book Live Your Purpose, a step-by-step guide to setting up and managing your best life. In our chat we uncover what he found from his survey plus all of his years working in this field trying to unco…

Happy Productive 39 - When the Statistics Don’t Matter with Jessica Sinclair Today is a very special episode as I am joined by an incredible woman with an incredible story. Jess Sinclair is a life coach and speaker, but beyond that she is a woman who has overcome major hardships in her life and has come out on top. This is by far one of the most powerful stories I have ever heard. Jessica was abused at a very young age, grew up in poverty, her parents were divorced, and she got pregnant at 16. Needless to say the cards were stacked against her. However, none of that let her stop her from what she really wanted to do - go to college. Not only did she graduate high school while raising her child and working a part-time job, but she was elected President of her class, graduated in the top 10% of her class and was in the National Honor Society. Then she not only fulfilled her dream of going to college, but she also graduated with a bachelor's degree, then a master's degree and purchas…

Happy Productive 37 - The Key to Ultimate Happiness – Embrace Life Isn’t Perfect and THAT is OK Harsh truth: Life is not perfect, and it never will be. Life is a rollercoaster, sometimes you’re on a high, sometimes you are on a low. But regardless, it is continuously moving and it won’t always be sunshines and rainbows. That was a harsh reality I had to learn after I realized that simply practicing the Law of Attraction, and thinking good thoughts would shield me from challenges, and bad things happening to me. I was wrong. The good news? We are always in control of how we react to what life throws at us. Life is about experiences, and an experience is neither good nor bad until we deem it as such. We have the ability to look at any experience and see the good in it, if we choose to. The key is what you choose to take from your experiences. What did I learn? How am I growing? What will I do differently next time? Those are all questions I ask myself when life throws a curveball m…

Happy Productive 36 - 4 Tips for Leaving the Office Bursting with Energy Do you ever find yourself finishing a work day absolutely drained with energy? Do you sit on the couch, eat pizza and watch TV as your "prize" for working a 8/10/12 hour day? That certainly used to be me. So when I saw that Kate Hutson had tips on how to finish off the work day not drained but actually full of energy, I knew I had to have her on. Kate is an executive life coach and speaker who helps women develop courage and leadership skills with her coaching practice, Shattered Glass Coaching. Her and I sit down and talk about what you can do to keep your energy high, regardless of how long or how hard you work. It certainly is possible, and it comes down to the decisions you make throughout the day. From starting the day off with the right intention, to the importance of changing sceneries, Kate and I have a wonderful value-packed discussion you will absolutely love! You can find Kate at www.shatteredgla…

Happy Productive 35 - The Abundance Series - Part 2: Trust Inspired by the collaborative book project I am working on, called The Energy of Abundance, I have created a 3-part series on my journey with abundance. I previously released Part 1: The Abundance Series: Patience. Here in part 2 I focus on Trust. It is no secret that my start to life was not the easiest. I've gone through many hardships that left a lot of trauma and a lot of "why me" behind. At one point, life was really hard. So in order to attain what I thought would lead me to happiness, I turned all my focus on growing my bank account. I thought money would solve all my problems. That's what abundance meant right? I was wrong. No matter how much I earned, there never seemed to be enough. It wasn't until I learned that abundance is an inside job where things truly began to change. During the hardest times of my life, I learned I could still feel abundant despite what I was going through. By committing to higher emotio…

Happy Productive 34 - Shortcuts to Happiness That Actually Work In this special guest episode, I am joined by Anthony Poponi, who is a Chief Happiness Officer on a mission to reclaim joy in workplaces and communities by inspiring leaders to foster community, spark laughter, and create a culture of motivation and inspiration. As a keynote speaker and workshop leader, Anthony has years of experience working with groups to unlock untapped potential and foster authentic happiness. We had a great discussion deep-diving into both topics of happiness and productivity. Anthony shared some amazing tips on how he is able to stay productive, a quick way he inserts gratitude every single day, and the relationship between happiness and success. We also discussed how we have both been able to tap back into our own happiness after challenging periods in our lives. As Anthony points out, "opportunities for happiness are all around us" and I believe that 100%. So join me in this episode to see ho…

Happy Productive 33 - Staying Productive While Working From Home Working from home has become a reality for many during these unprecedented times. For some, it's what they are used to and for others, it's become something they've had to get used to, and for many, it's still an adjustment they have yet to get used to. So how do we optimize our productivity while working from home when there is no separation between work-life, and personal-life? How do we turn off our work-mode when we are now working on our kitchens or our bedrooms? How do we set healthy boundaries with our clients, our children, and ourselves? These are all topics I discussed with my very special guest on this episode, Lori Baker-Schena, a leadership coach and professional speaker who works with business owners and entrepreneurs all across the country to increase their business by enhancing employee satisfaction. So join me in this episode as we deep dive into how to stay productive and motivated while working …

Happy Productive 32 - Be Your Own Hero My childhood was not the easiest of childhoods. In fact, my story had quite a rough start, and it created a lot of trauma that I carried with me for many years. Looking back, my life could have taken a very different direction, but I adopted a mentality early on which helped shape the course of my life, and that is that nobody was coming to rescue me. I understood this even as a young 13-year old girl. I would tell myself that what happened to me would not beat me, it would not ruin my life, and I decided back then that I would be happy despite my life not having been ideal. This is a mentality I've taken on well into adulthood, and one I credit for helping me get to where I am today. Life can be hard, we can all agree on that. But we all have the choice to do, act and be who we want to. When we decide to stop waiting for someone else to save us, and we take full ownership of our lives, we become our own heroes. When we make choices that are…

Happy Productive 31 - Abundance Patience by Jennifer Dawn When I was younger my definition of abundance meant never having to worry about my money. Unfortunately, this also meant working myself into the ground for that money. I chased the financial success, I thought that would solve all my problems, but in the process I sacrificed myself and I never quite achieved what I was truly after: happiness, joy and fulfillment. It wasn't until I shifted my mindset and I was able to fully understand what abundance really is that helped me attract it into my life. Abundance is so much more than just money. It's about freedom, finding your personal power, and knowing that whatever life presents to you it's all in your highest and best interest. To me, everything is in abundance, but if you're not in the right emotional place to recognize that, it's going to be lost upon you. It all comes down to mindset because ultimately what you think, you attract. Join me in this episode, the first of a 3…

Happy Productive 30 - Living Higher Emotions The emotional scale is a scale of our feelings and emotions in sequence from lower vibrational feelings highest. In the low states we have emotions like guilt, fear, jealousy, and anger and in the higher states we find passion, love, appreciation and joy. Emotions can be extremely powerful. They directly impact how we feel, they influence our thoughts, and this translates into our actions and behaviors. When we operate with negative emotions it can feel like we are wearing dark glasses, and we simply can't see the light. We aren't as productive, we don't make the best choices, and joy, happiness or simply feeling good seems so far out of reach. But it is through acceptance, through choice, and through understanding that like attracts like (a.k.a the Law of Attraction) that we are able to climb up the emotional scale from a low emotional state into a higher one. Life is filled with ebbs and flows that challenge us emotionally, but ultim…

Happy Productive 29 - The Happiness Factor In this episode we will be deep diving into the topic of Happiness. As the host of the Happy Productive podcast, it is no surprise that this is one of my favorite topics ever. Growing up I thought that getting things would make me happy, the job, the money, the car, the house, etc. And while yes those things did bring me happiness, it was short-felt, and not the long-term happiness I was after. It wasn't until I changed my programing and realized that getting things does not bring me happiness, but rather it's the happiness which helps me get the things I wanted. Separating happiness from success is so important because in our culture today we tend to strive for these high levels of success thinking they will bring us happiness. But how many times have you achieved a goal and then thought "why am I still unhappy?" While success does not lead to happiness, it is actually the happiness which help us achieve success. So why postpone your …

Happy Productive 28 - Knowing vs Doing How many times do you go to yourself "I know should be doing this," or "I know I need to do that but I'll do it later," or "I know I should do this but I don't want to." We all get caught up in these "I know" thoughts, but oftentimes we don't follow through with action and actually do what we know we should. When there is a disconnect between the knowing and the doing, it's because we are up in our heads, up in our egos, and up in that mind space which actually prevents us from taking action. But the doing actually comes from the heart. When we get out of our heads and connect with our hearts we can cross over that bridge from just knowing into doing, and actually seeing results in your life. Join me in this episode as I deep dive into this topic, and where I give you simple strategies you can implement today right now to accomplish more doing rather than just knowing. Watch the latest videos: Jennifer Dawn - Be Your Own Hero https://www.you…

Interview with Jennifer Dawn about her book, The Joy Guide: Finding Your Joy In A World of Crap and how well-being starts with a decision - that anyone can make. Watch the latest videos: Jennifer Dawn - Living Higher Emotions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DgBzaip5S4&t=148s Jennifer Dawn - The Happiness Factor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGiziJbLs8E Jennifer Dawn Podcast - Knowing vs Doing https://youtu.be/WHEsuOaWv6w

Today we are going to be talking about egos and typos. Now these two topics don't generally go together but I recently received a proposal from a potential vendor who claimed to be one of the top marketing strategists in the world. That's quite a bold statement, and on top of that, there was a typo in his proposal! Now that's a heck of a lot of ego if you ask me. Our egos are not always a bad things, there's actually a lot of good things about our egos. They help us develop a strong sense of self, they help us develop our personality, they can make us more bold, daring and adventurous. But there are also many times when our egos they limit us, they can exhaust us, they can cause us to fall victim of crazy fears we come up with. So how do we check our egos so they stop getting in our way? Join me in this episode where I deep dive into the topic of the ego. Jennifer Dawn - The Happiness Factor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGiziJbLs8E&t=0s Jennifer Dawn Podcast - Knowing vs Doin…

Time management is a topic I will never get tired of talking about, not just because it's one of my favorite topics ever, but because there are so many more layers to it than people really think. And that is exactly why so people actually time manage wrong. It's not just about planning and scheduling and organizing and time blocking. That is only one part of it all. But what's the rest? That's where the secret lies ... Today we are going to talk about the REAL secret behind the most effective time management. Once you are done with this episode you will have a crystal clear understanding of what steps you are missing, and exactly what you need to do to start seeing the results you desire.

"I'll be happy when I get that promotion" ... "I'll be happy when I lose 20 pounds" ...."I'll be happy in next year." How many of us wait to be happy? Too many of us that is.  In this week's episode I talk about how to be happier, not tomorrow, not when so and so is achieved, but how to be happier today, right now.  I discuss what we attach our happiness to, how to change our mindset to promote happy thoughts and emotions, why practice is so important, and the steps you can take to be happier today.

We get the same coaching questions that come up every single week which I feel apply to SO many people. I'd want to address them here in the podcast. In this week’s episode of Happy Productive I talk about the idea “it’s so easy for everyone else but not for me”. Ever been there or had that thought? I know I have. So let’s discuss how to address this.

A common theme among many people is that we tend to beat ourselves up and be our own worst critic, especially during challenging times. But when is this ever productive, and what good comes out it? Not much at all. So let's talk about how we can stop being so hard on ourselves, how to stop fighting with our minds and heal through negative emotions, how to change the language we use from negative to positive, and the 3 tips I recommend to stop beating ourselves up right NOW.

In this episode we have our very first guest, the 2019 Exceptional Women of Color honoree, Laticia "Action" Jackson. She's a globally recognized women's health and personal development expert, CEO of Empowered Coaching, as well as an author, veteran, speaker, fitness Olympian, and survivor of domestic abuse. Join us as we talk about the topics of abuse and power. More specifically, we deep dive into the signs of abuse and surviving it, and what power really means and how to take your power back. For more information on Laticia check out @Npoweredcoachingacademy on all social media platforms or her website https://www.npoweredcoaching.com/

In this episode we'll dive into the topic of Work Life Balance. This term gets thrown around a lot by experts and generally refers to your ability to manage both your professional and personal life in a way that promotes harmony and balance. In this episode we'll talk about what work-life balance is NOT and talk about ways for you to achieve it.

On today's Happy Productive we tackle the topic of Suffering. Is it really necessary and if so under what circumstances. Suffering is a normal part of life that happens to us all at some point. It’s not personal or brought upon you by the world. The good news is you can learn to understand and use suffering to your advantage so it doesn't consume your entire life. https://jenniferdawncoaching.com https://bestplannerever.com

Today we’ll be talking about Slacking Off in Your Business. This topic was prompted from a coaching client who said to me “I’m slacking off in my business” He is so NOT a slacker. It was something completely different and that’s where I’d like to focus today. Let’s talk about how to tell if you’re really slacking off and if so, how to get back on track.

Today we’ll be talking about 9 Overlooked Time Management Tips for better Work-Life Balance. Good time management enables you to work smarter, not harder, so that you get more done in less time even when time is tight and pressures are high. While poor time management leaves you stressed out, stretched thin, not performing at the level you desire, putting off family time, or self care and leaves you feeling exhausted or overwhelmed. This is why improving your skills around time management is so very important. Not just for you but for all the people who depend on you too. Let's dive into nine strategies to help you achieve better time management for better work life balance.

Today let's dive into focus and time management. Time management is NOT about getting more done in a day – it’s about being able to focus on the right things to get done each day and then staying committed and disciplined to completing them. Here are six ways to sharpen your focus when it comes to time management. ++++++++++++++++++ https://jenniferdawncoaching.com/ https://bestplannerever.com/