Practical Positivity

Today I'm sharing 7 signs you're living someone else's definition of success - along with the steps you can take if you resonate with any of them!   Download your free values guide   Find Your Thing waiting list   More Great Days Club waiting list   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse...

We're almost at the halfway point of the year and I'm sharing a big fat catch up, reflecting on my 2026 so far, and my goals for the next 6 months!   Download your free Shed the Should guide   Find Your Thing waiting list   More Great Days Club waiting list   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, a...

It's the last week of our Shed the Should campaign and the first week of summer, so in today's episode, I'm sharing 5 shoulds I'm shedding this summer…   Download your free Shed the Should guide   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiec...

In today's episode I'm sharing the 5 lessons I've learned so far from running the Shed the Should campaign - warning, I get passionate in this one!!!   A better second half workshop   Download your free Shed the Should guide   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Ever...

We're continuing our Shed the Should campaign today, and I'm sharing 5 strategies to help you start letting go of the obligations and expectations that don't serve you, so that you can start reclaiming your joy.  Download your free Shed the Should guide Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Inf...

An exciting episode today as I'm announcing my brand new campaign, Shed the Should! I'm talking about how obligation, comparison and expectation keeps us stuck, and how doing the things we think we 'should' gets in the way of building a joyful life.   Download your free Shed the Should guide   Listen to me on Liz's podcast   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Bu...

This episode is for anyone who feels like they have a beautiful life, but are struggling to actually enjoy it. I explore the psychology behind why we miss joy when it's right there in front of us, and I share some tips to help you savour the joy.   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse M...

Today I'm showing up with my coaching hat on and asking you some powerful questions that can help you figure out what you actually want. Be warned: we go deep!   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com...

Today I'm talking about "friction-maxxing" and exploring the idea that our desire for convenience might actually be diluting our joy.  Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com

In today's episode I'm exploring success, and more specifically, why and how our definition of it might change over time.    Sign up for The Confidence Classes   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com  

Confidence: what is it, why is it important, and why do we struggle with it? That's what I'm unpacking in today's episode, as well as sharing some tips from psychology research to help you build more confidence.    Sign up for The Confidence Classes   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyda...

In today's episode, I'm delving into a juicy topic: choice paralysis and how it gets in the way of joy. We explore what psychology can tell us about the paradox of choice, how social media has created an endless menu of life options, and some tools to help you navigate the overwhelm.   Download your guide to finding your values   Join the waiting list for The Confidence Classes   Join the waiting...

I'm back from my unplanned break! In this episode I'm sharing a little bit more about why I've been gone and how I'm navigating burnout recovery.   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com  

One of the best months of the year is here, and I'm sharing some ideas about how to squeeze as much joy out of it as possible.    Find Your Shine - join now     CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com    

I've decided that 2026 is my year for a glow up, and in today's episode I'm sharing everything I'm doing to get back to my sparkliest self.    Find Your Shine - join now     CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com    

In today's episode I'm exploring ambition, and why we've thought about it as a purely professional trait for so long. I'm also sharing some of the things ambitious about that have nothing to do with work!   New coaching programme: Join the waitlist   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday...

Today I'm sharing some things I'm letting go of before the new season arrives - and how releasing them is impacting my energy!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com    

In today's episode, I'm sharing some lovely things you can do this month to make February feel extra joyful!   CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com    

I've been coaching brilliant women for 7 years now, and there's a pattern I've noticed - in today's episode I'm breaking it down and sharing some tips to help anyone with a "good girl" mentality start prioritising joy. JOIN THE 100 TINY JOYS CHALLENGE: Sign up now  CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into...

Spring still feels far away, so it's time to dig into winter and find the joy in this season. In today's episode I'm sharing some tips on how to do just that.    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com    

In today's episode I'm sharing 6 permission slips I'm giving myself for 2026 - I hope it inspires you to write your own permission slips for the year ahead!   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com    

Hello everyone and happy new year! I hope you've had a lovely start to 2026. In today's episode I'm sharing some things I'm doing to make January feel joyful - I hope it's useful.    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com    

It's the final podcast episode of the year, and in it I'm reflecting on 2025 - the highs, the lows and the lessons!   Join the More GREAT Days Club   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com

Silly season has well and truly arrived, and chances are you're feeling the festive overwhelm. This week's episode offers up some reminders you might need to help you stay calm and sane!   Join the More GREAT Days Club   CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff E...

What we do now can make a big difference to how we experience 2026, so in today's episode I'm sharing some ideas to help you get set up for a great new year ahead.    Join the More GREAT Days Club   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophie...