Are you tired of putting on a fake smile? Of pretending you’re happy when you’re really not? Are you ready to stop chasing happiness and create it instead? This world we live in wants us to believe we need to buy something new or bigger or better to be happy, but guess what? That’s NOT real. That’s what inauthentic happiness. Real authentic happiness comes from within. It comes from noticing and appreciating the good things in your life. It comes from saying thank you to your creator. It com ...
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#64: Helping Teens Navigate Depression and Anxiety
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Hello, beautiful friends! 🌟 This week’s episode is a heartfelt dive into a tough but crucial topic: supporting our teens through depression and anxiety. As moms and mentors, it’s heartbreaking to see our kids struggle, but there is hope, healing, and a path forward—and we’re walking it together. In this episode, we’ll talk about: ✨ Recognizing the …
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#63: Finding Calm Amid the Chaos: Managing Stress and Overwhelm
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In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we dive into a topic that hits close to home for moms and teens alike: stress and overwhelm. From academic pressures and social media perfectionism to the daily chaos of life, our teens are facing a storm of challenges—but there are ways to calm it. Join me as I share practical, life-changing st…
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#62: Standing Strong Against Bullying: Building Resilience and Self-Worth
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Bullying is a heartbreaking reality that impacts so many young lives today, especially in our social media-driven world. In this episode, we dive into practical, heartfelt ways to support the teens we care about most. We'll talk about how to recognize the different forms of bullying, why developing inner confidence is a game-changer, and how to bui…
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#61: The Blueprint for Building a Life Filled with Authentic Happiness
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In this week's episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I’m wrapping up our series on authentic happiness by helping you build a blueprint for creating a joyful, fulfilling life. I’ll tie together all the tools and strategies we’ve explored over the last several weeks—like managing stress, cultivating gratitude, and aligning with your core val…
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#60: The Power of Positive Relationships: Building Connections That Bring Joy
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In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re diving into one of the most important ingredients for a life filled with authentic happiness…our relationships. We’ll chat about why positive connections with others are so key to feeling happy and fulfilled, and I’ll share some simple ways to build and nurture healthy relationships in you…
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In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we dive deep into the transformative power of self-compassion. We live in a world that often pressures us to be perfect, but today, I’m here to remind you that embracing our imperfections is key to finding true peace and happiness. We'll explore what self-compassion really means and why it's so …
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#58: The Healing Power of Forgiveness: Unlocking Peace and Happiness
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In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re talking about something that can be pretty difficult but also incredibly freeing. Today we’re talking about forgiveness. Forgiveness is one of those topics that can stir up a lot of emotions. It’s something we probably all know we should do more of, but when it comes down to actually forgi…
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#57: Count Your Blessings: How Gratitude Changes Everything
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In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we're diving deep into one of the most transformative tools for creating peace and joy in our lives: gratitude. We’ll explore what gratitude really means and how practicing it daily can shift our focus from scarcity to abundance, helping us live with more peace and happiness. I'll share some sim…
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#56: Harnessing the Power of Mindset: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality
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In this week's episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re diving deep into the power of mindset. Your mindset is kind of like the lens you see the world through, and it shapes everything—from your relationships to your career and even your personal happiness. We’ll talk about the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, how…
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#55: The Secret to Less Stress and More Happiness
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In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re diving into a topic I’m sure we all know too well—stress. We’ll explore the stress cycle, how it sneaks into our daily lives, and most importantly, how to break free from it. Stress doesn’t have to control you, and today, I’m sharing practical tips to help you find more peace, calm, and ba…
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#54: Authentic Happiness: What is it and how do you create it?
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In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re going back to the very foundation of what it means to live a life filled with authentic happiness. We’ll explore the difference between fleeting pleasures that leave us feeling unfulfilled and the deep, lasting joy that comes from within. I’ll share my own journey of moving away from chasi…
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#53: Relationships are like flowers. Don’t forget to water them!
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Hey friends! In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I’m taking inspiration from the flower pots on my front porch to chat with you about something we all need to think about—how we’re nurturing the important things in our lives. Whether it’s our relationships with others or the way we care for ourselves, I’ve got some thoughts to sha…
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Take a moment and hug the ones you love today! Give a virtual hug to those who don’t live close. Let the people you care about know how much you care about them! We as humans are designed for community. We need to know that we matter, that we are loved and appreciated. So take a moment to show how much you care and appreciate those special people i…
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In this special one-year anniversary episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I invite you to join me in celebrating a year full of growth, gratitude, and dream-chasing. We've hit nearly 1,000 downloads and 50 episodes—can you believe it? It's all because of you and I'm so grateful! I'm sharing some of the lessons I've learned on this journey,…
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#50: Flashback: Don’t be a Squashed Squirrel
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We’re coming up on our One Year Anniversary which means it’s the perfect time for a flashback episode. Join me as we step back in time to one of my favorite episodes. Do you struggle making decisions? Do you feel pressure to make the right decision? Does making a “wrong” decision make you feel like a failure? In this episode I’m going to help you w…
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#49: Flashback: Get to know Shelly
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We’re coming up on our One Year Anniversary which means it’s the perfect time for a flashback episode. Join me as we step back in time so I can re-introduce myself. If you’re new to the podcast or you just want to get to know me a little bit better, listen in to today’s episode. As always, thank you so much for your support and for joining me on th…
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Imagine you have a cup in your hand and someone bumps into you. What spills out? Whatever is inside your cup. The same goes for what you have inside of you. So the question is, when life bumps into you (and trust me it will) what will spill out? That’s what we’re going to talk about in this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast! Your Happine…
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#47: Bye Bye Negative Thoughts
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Have you ever had a negative thought pop into your head out of nowhere? You know the ones, like hey stupid…what’d you do that for? Are you going to just keep making the same mistakes over and over? Are you ever going to learn? Have you ever noticed how they tend to be the same thoughts day after day after day after day? Well, today I’m going to exp…
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#46: Do you have a support staff?
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Do you have a support staff? Do you have people around you who you know will be there when you need them? When you just need someone to lean on for support? When you need a shoulder to cry on for comfort? When you need someone to listen without any judgment? That’s what we’re going to talk about today. I’m your host Shelly and this is the Make Happ…
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If you really want to live a life filled with authentic happiness you need to be willing to work on yourself. In this episode, we explore the courage and vulnerability it takes to do that. I share insights from a couple of my favorite resources and I get vulnerable and read a raw and honest entry from my journal that reveals how self-doubt has held…
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#44: The Power of Breathing for Stress Relief. Yep, it’s true!
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Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Well, if you are, you’re not alone! In today’s episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I’m sharing one of my favorite tips for reducing your stress level almost immediately. And as a bonus, it’s super easy! Are you ready? Listen now to learn this super simple tip. Your Happiness Coach, Shelly…
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#43: Is it time to press reset?
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Does your body feel tired? Does your brain need a break? In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I share simple yet powerful tips to help you relax, refresh, and rejuvenate. From the benefits of stepping outside into nature to the importance of finding a hobby that brings you joy, discover how small changes can make a big difference i…
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Have you ever thought about the power of your words? I’m sure most of us have heard the phrase sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me. I remember saying that to myself as a child when someone was being mean or saying something that hurt my feelings. I even tried to believe it. But here’s the thing, what if it’s a lie? What…
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#41: Your Power Playlist
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Are you going through a challenging time? Are you finding it challenging to stay positive? To feel happy? In this podcast episode I’m going to share with you one of my favorite Happiness Tools, my Power Play List. I know, I know. It sounds like we’re jumping straight back into 80’s. They were the best of times, in my humble opinion. LOL. What’s a P…
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#40: Step into your tomorrow today.
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If you’re of saying things like “when I lose the weight, I’ll buy a new dress” or “when I get that promotion, I’ll take a vacation” or “when I retire, I’ll learn to quilt” you’re not alone! In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll walk you through the steps to create your future self now! It’s easy, it’s fun and most importantly, it works! Your Happine…
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As you probably know by now, I’m a believer in Jesus. I know that Jesus is real but sometimes I forget exactly what that means. Well today…I was reminded. Jesus showed up in a really unique way and I just had to share it with you! I know there seems to be a lot of evil in this world right now and sometimes it can be depressing, overwhelming and dow…
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#38: Are you defined by adversity?
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Hello friends and welcome to the Make Happiness Happen podcast. Today we’re talking about adversity and the difference between letting it define you or refine you. This is an episode you don’t want to miss so jump in and listen. Your Happiness Coach, ShellyDoor Shelly Covert
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Hello friends and welcome to the Make Happiness Happen podcast. I’m your host Shelly and today I have a question for you. If there was a button that would show you the whole truth and nothing but the truth, even the truth you didn’t yet believe or didn’t want to believe, would you push it? That’s what we’re going to talk about today. Your Happiness…
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#36: Vision board got you overwhelmed?
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Have you ever heard that one of the best ways to be successful in life is to create a vision board? If you’re not familiar with vision boards they actually can be a lot of fun to create. But here’s the thing. For some of us, vision boards can be very overwhelming. For some of us, creating a vision board may actually be holding us back instead of he…
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#35: Be a ray of sunshine
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Have you ever tried to convince someone that your way was the right way and their way was the wrong way? Or that your idea was the right idea and their idea was the wrong idea? The harder you push, the harder they resist, the harder they push back. So why is that? Well, maybe it’s because we want to be right. Why is it that we always feel there has…
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#34: Ask Me Anything: How can I be happy when I just found out my spouse is having an affair?
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Today I’m answering a question that was submitted to our Question Box. How can I be happy when I just found out my spouse is having an affair? It’s an experience I’ve been though, a situation I have lived through. I hope with so I hope my response is helpful. If you have a question you’d like my thoughts on, please drop it in the Question Box and I…
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#33: You are here for a reason. What are you going to do about it?
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You are unique. You are one of a kind. There is no one else like you and that is on purpose. You were created to be you and only you. You were created to be here on this earth for a time just like this. You are here for a reason! Your Happiness Coach, ShellyDoor Shelly Covert
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#32: Your words have power. Are you using them for good?
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Have you ever really thought about the power of your words? About the impact they can have on you and on those around you? It’s an election year in the United States which usually means that negative words will be flowing freely. So, how do we stay positive when everything around us is negative? That’s exactly what we’re talking about on today’s ep…
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How many times have you wanted something to be easy? Have you wanted the reward without the work? Well, today I want to share what’s even better then that…gradually, then suddenly. It’s how we should do anything…it’s how we should do everything. Join me for this episode and then if you’d like to learn more from Pastor Mark’s sermon, watch it here: …
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#30: Right Brain versus Left Brain
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Hello and welcome to the Make Happiness Happen podcast. I’m you’re host Shelly and first off, Happy New Year and welcome to 2024. Today I have a question for you. Do you think it’s true that as we age we shift from our right brain to our left brain? From our creative brain to our logical brain? Let’s take a few minutes and talk about it. Your Happi…
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#29: Still Eating the Lemons
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Hello and welcome to the Make Happiness Happen podcast. I’m you’re host Shelly. Christmas is less than a week away so I thought this would be a great time to replay one of my favorite episodes. It’s all about living life authentically instead of through the highlights reel. Until next time, choose to be Happy my friends! Your Happiness Coach, Shell…
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#28: What my Red Prius taught me
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Today we’re circling back to one of our first episodes and what my Red Prius taught me about creating authentic happiness. It’s an easy habit…I promise…but very powerful too! Your Happiness Coach, Shelly Resources mentioned in this episode: GET YOUR FREE GRATITUDE PAGES HERE: https://bit.ly/todayimgratefulfreebie PURCHASE MY DAILY PRAYER AND GRATIT…
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#27: What state is your mind in?
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You know that feeling when you struggle to make a decision or get something done? When it feels like you have more on your plate than you can handle? This might have been a low state of mind time. What about that time you were working on something you love and time just flew by? You were probably in a high state of mind. Today we’re going to talk a…
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You know that saying, you can’t buy love? Well, guess what…you can’t buy happiness either…well at least not real authentic happiness. We’re rolling into the busiest shopping season of the year so I thought this was the perfect time for us all to remember that real authentic happiness is not about all the things. So, what is it about? You’ll have to…
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It’s Thanksgiving Week here in the US which means you’re probably hearing a lot of people talk about being thankful. As much as I love that, shouldn’t we be thankful all year long? Today I’m going to share 5 tips to help you do just that! Dive in and let’s chat about how to be thankful, grateful and blessed. Your Happiness Coach, Shelly Links menti…
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Today we’re talking about the importance of delayed gratification and willpower in our quest to create authentic happiness in our lives. Are you ready to learn more? Dive in and listen right now. Your Happiness Coach, Shelly ----- Here are the links to the resources I mentioned in this episode. Eat that Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating …
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Today I’m going to answer the question you’re all asking…how do I eat an elephant? Ok, seriously, I know you’re not really asking that question but after listening to today’s episode, you’ll know what an amazing question this really is. I’d love to hear any thoughts or questions you have. Just drop them in our QUESTION BOX: https://forms.gle/pVhTpY…
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#22: Life is like a camera
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Do you love to take pictures? To capture the moments in life that really matter to you? In today’s episode we’re going to talk about how life is like a camera and how… Well, if you want to know more, tune in and listen! I’d love to hear any thoughts or questions you have. Just drop them in our QUESTION BOX: https://forms.gle/pVhTpY7q1cisKzx38 Thank…
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Are you ready for Session 4 of our Draw the Circle 40-Day Prayer Challenge? This is going to be another great week! Let’s kick it off by recapping last week. Grab your Draw the Circle book and study guide and jump into the episode to get started. If you don’t have your books yet, you can get them here: Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge b…
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#20: Want to change your life? Start by changing the stories you're telling yourself.
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Are you looking for a way to change your life? Or maybe just parts of your life? Well, it all starts with changing your focus. It all starts with changing the stories you’re telling yourself. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about the stories we tell ourselves and the impact those stories can have on our authentic happiness. I’ll share a few …
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Are you ready for Session 4 of our Draw the Circle 40-Day Prayer Challenge? This is going to be another great week! Let’s kick it off by recapping last week. Grab your Draw the Circle book and study guide and jump into the episode to get started. If you don’t have your books yet, you can get them here: Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson https://amzn…
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#18: Ramblings from this Redhead
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Today’s episode is a little different in that I’m coming to you unscripted. Sometimes the best things in life are unscripted…just like this episode. I hope you enjoy the unfiltered me…sharing tips for those times life gets in the way just a bit and takes you off script. I’d love to hear any thoughts or questions you have. Just drop them in our QUES…
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It’s time for Session 3 of our Draw the Circle 40-Day Prayer Challenge! Great job getting here and spending this time building the habit of prayer! I’m so proud of you! Now, let’s recap last week and dive into Session 3. Grab your Draw the Circle book and study guide and jump into the episode to get started. If you don’t have your books yet, you ca…
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#16: Don't be a Squashed Squirrel because of decision fatigue.
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Do you struggle making decisions? Do you feel pressure to make the right decision? Does making a “wrong” decision make you feel like a failure? In today’s episode I’m going to help you with that, I’m going to share a process that will help you make those tough decisions and overcome decision fatigue, so you don’t become a squashed squirrel. GOT QUE…
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#15: Draw the Circle Prayer Challenge - Session 2
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Yay! You made it to Session 2 of our Draw the Circle 40-Day Prayer Challenge! I’m so proud of you! Now, let’s recap last week and dive into Session 2. Grab your Draw the Circle book and study guide and jump into the episode to get started. If you don’t have your books yet, you can get them here: Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson https://amzn.to/3sV…
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