Screw Being Unhappy

Is your business exciting and you can’t wait to get it out there? Are you all fired up to deliver the amazing services or goods you believe in? But is showing up online and marketing yourself your biggest hold-up right now? If you said yes, pop in those headphones and listen to this coaching conversation, where the client explored exactly this — her fear of showing up online with confidence, as he...

You have goals in business, fitness, and life, but distractions keep getting in the way. The easy, "cheap" pleasures - like scrolling through LinkedIn, checking your email for the 178th time in an hour, or binge-watching Orange is the New Black - feel great in the moment but often leave us feeling unproductive and guilty. More importantly, they keep us from completing the tasks that actu...

Waking up early is a goal many people strive for, yet few manage to make it a lasting habit. If you've ever found yourself hitting snooze repeatedly, despite your best intentions, you're not alone. In a recent coaching session, my client shared that she had been trying to wake up earlier for years—sometimes succeeding for a short time, but never for long. Ready to get inspired by a real co...

We all chase motivation . But what happens when it runs out? In this episode, we dig into what actually keeps people going long after the excitement fades. It’s not willpower. And it’s definitely not luck. If you’ve ever struggled to stick with your goals, this one’s for you! ===Connect with Zuzana=== LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zuzanamukumayi/⁠ Website: ⁠www.zuzanamukumayi.com⁠ If you’...

You can build strong habits, achieve your goals, and still have time for what matters most. One small tweak at a time. === Connect with Zuzana=== LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zuzanamukumayi/ If you’re ready to get stuff done and want to get there faster, let's have a conversation and let's see if having a coach by your side is your next best step:  https://calendly.com/zuzanamukumayi/ini...

Have you ever felt like chasing happiness isn’t working? We’re often told to strive to feel great all the time, but what if there’s more to a fulfilling life than happiness? Well-being is a combination of feeling good as well as actually having meaning, good relationships, and accomplishment. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing key insights from the book Flourish:   A New Understanding of Happine...

Feeling lazy? You’re not alone! In this episode of  Screw Being Unhappy ,  habit coach Zuzana Mukumayi  shares three  practical, no-BS tips  to push through laziness and get things done. ✅  Plan for it  – Schedule it, write it down, and commit. ✅  Create accountability  – Tell someone, set goals, or post about it. ✅  Make it easy  – Remove obstacles so you can act without overthinking. Zuzana t...

Welcome back to Screw Being Unhappy ! We’re kicking off Season 2 with a powerful lesson on consistency, patience, and why real change takes time. This episode was inspired by a single leaf from my African violet. 🌿 For months, it looked like nothing was happening. But underground, growth was happening. A year later, it’s a thriving plant. And that’s exactly how habits work. Too often, we expect i...

As the year winds down, how can you intentionally show up as your best self for December and early January? In this episode, I share with you three powerful steps I personally take to wrap up your year with purpose and energy: 1️⃣ Setting intentions for how you want to spend the final weeks of the year, making sure you dont throw your hardly won good habits out of the window 2️⃣ Reflecting on the...

How online tools can help to improve productivity and habits? How do we get started without being overwhelmed? What is great about Notion? In this conversation, I’m joined by Kryštof Ekl, productivity coach and Notion Consultant and we explore in which way tools can be helpful and how to use them most efficiently. Kryštof kicks off the conversation with a systemic view on our productivity looking...

Welcome to the 50th episode of the Screw Being Unhappy podcast! In this milestone episode, we narrow down on a critical topic for personal growth and productivity: overcoming limiting beliefs. Drawing on my recent insights and personal journey, I explore why limiting beliefs hinder your ability to thrive, make you feel inadequate, and impact your everyday life, while showing it on a concrete examp...

What if you could create your own puzzle instead of trying to fit into an existing one? In today's episode, we chat with Yitian Cheng about her journey toward discovering her true self. Yitian shares how she resisted living by a script yet initially became the office woman she never wanted to be. Leaving her corporate career behind, she now experiments with what it means to be her authentic self i...

In this COACHING INSIGHTS episode, discover two proven tips to overcome overwhelm and take action when your project feels unmanageable. If you're struggling with productivity, time management and prioritization, you're in the right spot! Learn how to organize and focus on what matters most to you. I'll share strategies I use with real-life clients, including long-term goal reflection and my 5-step...

How to create structure, yet allow space for flexibility? How is our productivity and mindset around it affected by the culture we come from? How to figure this out when you have feet in different countries? We kick off our conversation with Nikki Palazzo, founder of the ExpatCast Podcast and an expat herself, having feet in the US, Germany and Paraguay. Nikki shares how growing up in the US ingra...

In this COACHING INSIGHTS episode, I share how creating time for what matters to you in your daily life will bring more clarity, joy and happiness. I share my personal example of realizing I don’t do much forthe environ ment, which is something I deeply care about, and coach you to realize what’s important to you and how to create concrete steps that you ALONE can do TODAY, however small. You'...

Have you had an adventure in mind that you have been putting off? Do you know that spending time in nature makes you feel so much better, yet you don’t get to be in nature some much? You’re in the right spot as today, I chat with Sean Allt, a fitness trainer and a coach who supports people of all walks of life to prepare and conquer the adventure of a lifetime. We kick of the conversation by talki...

Celebrating a decade in Zambia! In this special episode, I reflect on my 10 years living in Zambia and share 5 life lessons I've learned along the way. Whether you're considering a move abroad, curious about life in Zambia, or simply interested in personal growth, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in, get inspired and perhaps feel like you’re talking to a...

Has taking action toward your goals stalled? Are you feeling stuck and unsure how to get started? In this action-packed episode, Derek Schenck, a coach, author and speaker shares powerful strategies how to break through procrastination and turn your dreams into reality. We kick of the conversation with the question if the action is truly the most important thing when it comes to make your dreams a...

In this COACHING INSIGHTS episode, I explore a different perspective on keeping score in relationships. Many of us keep score in our relationships naturally, but what if we focused on keeping the full score instead of trying to stop keeping the score altogether? This episode dives into practical tips and real-life examples to help you create healthy communication in your relationships. Get ready f...

Can you have it all? Blessing-Allen Adebayo, an International Development Leader, says yes! Listen to how this busy mom, leader and climate advocate found work-life balance (and stopped crying in the bathroom!). We start the conversation in the moment a few months after Blessings' twins were born: Blessing crying in the bathroom of her office. This was the moment when she realized that she nee...

Are you stuck in a decision that has been dragging on for days, weeks, months, or even years? Are you paralyzed by the uncertainty of each option's outcome and overwhelmed by the "what-ifs" in your mind? In this episode, I dive deep into the process of making tough decisions and share my recent experience of quitting Instagram, despite the fear and uncertainty that accompanied it. Fo...

Are you one of the people for whom public speaking is scarier than death? Do you want to get better at speaking so you can push your ideas at work or communicate better? You're in good company - today, I'm speaking with Adriana Baer, a NYC theatre director and public speaking coach. Adriana starts by sharing her definition of public speaking that'll put in perspective why we shouldn’t...

In this COACHING INSIGHTS episode, I share why having a vision is your superpower and will dramatically help you to fit everything important into your days. I share 5 tips that'll help you organize your schedule and be productive while not forgetting things that truly matter to you. You'll find more real-life examples and tips right in this quick episode where I share real coaching insight...

If you’ve been struggling to see the positive in your life or your current situation, this episode is for you. If you want to get a smile on your face and get inspired, it's for you too. Today, I'm chatting with Ally Murphy, a voiceover artist and ex-flight attendant who decided to start sharing the extraordinary true stories of flight attendants and their passengers. At the beginning of t...

In this COACHING INSIGHTS episode, I talk about the courage you need to change and achieve what you want. I share how uncomfortable the change can be, alongside 2 questions that'll help you to decide, if you go for it or not. You'll find more real-life examples and tips right in this quick episode where I share real coaching insights so you too can benefit from life coaching and get inspir...