Happiness, Made Personal

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The calendar flips to the last day of October and the pace threatens to run away with us. Before the holiday rush takes over, we hit pause and ask a simple question: what have you done for your happiness this year? Not the kind people expect to see online, but the kind that feels calm, quiet, and deeply personal.

We explore practical ways to make joy easier and more frequent amid real life. From gratitude journaling and mindful nature walks to quick calls that strengthen friendships, the focus is on small, doable habits with outsized impact. We celebrate students and lifelong learners pushing through deadlines and certifications, and we honor the pride that comes from showing up for yourself. Then we stack tools that work together—volunteering for meaning, creative hobbies as self-care, trying new recipes that turn routine into warmth, and a digital detox that lets your mind breathe again. Seasonal touches like pumpkins, cider, and careful ice skating remind us to savor what is right in front of us.

To move from ideas to action, we issue a clear, friendly challenge: pick any three habits and commit to them for seven days. Write them down, set reminders, and keep the steps small enough to repeat. Try one sentence of gratitude each morning, ten minutes outside each afternoon, and one thoughtful check-in with a friend. Layer in affirmations like I am capable, I am enough, I am growing, and close the day by reading a good book. Sixty days remain in the year, and each one is a chance to choose presence over pressure and peace over perfection.

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Episode Transcript

Wondra (00:01):
Welcome to the Motivational Fear podcast.
I am so glad you're here.
I hope you're having a greatday.
It is the last day of Octoberand we're heading into November
with a fresh mindset.
With this weekend, it'sdaylight savings time on
November 2nd.
So your clocks will go back anhour and make sure you check

(00:22):
your local time.
Maybe you get an extra hour ofsleep or you're just waking up
to reflect on the days ahead.
Either way, with this episode,it's about happiness, your
happiness.
So I just want to check in witheveryone before the holidays.
So let's talk about happiness.

(00:43):
Not the kind that's forced onyou, it's just the kind of
happiness that is personal,which is quiet and meaningful,
and its approach to the holidayseason.
It is easy to get caught up inthe rush, such as shopping and
planning and socializing.
But before all of that, I wantto pause and I want to have you

(01:08):
ask yourself, what have I donefor my happiness this year?
Not for others, not forappearances, just for you.
There are only about 60 daysleft in 2025, and that's 60
chances to enjoy your peace,your joy, your fulfillment, and

(01:28):
have you been moving so fastthat you notice that you're not
making yourself happy.
So in this episode, it is yourinvitation to slow down and
check in.
So before we take that lookinto happiness, I definitely
want to give a shout out toeveryone that's in school, all

(01:52):
of our students, young, older,if you're going back to school,
really pat yourself on the backbecause it is great for you.
Whether you're in high school,you're in college, you're giving
a new certification,re-certification.
This is for you.
I know it's hard.

(02:13):
I know the deadlines with thepressure and balancing
everything, but you're doinggreat.
You're showing up for yourself,you're giving in your best.
So pat yourself on the backbecause you deserve it.
You're building your future atone class at a time.
So let's look at defining yourhappiness.

(02:35):
So it is personal.
So what does happiness looklike for you?
Is it sitting with a loved oneor watching the leaves change?
It can be a solo, walk innature, just a quiet moment
while you're looking at a bookor you're dancing in your

(02:56):
kitchen to your favorite song.
Happiness doesn't have to beloud, it doesn't have to be
shared, but if you want to shareit, you can tag my Motivational
Fuel podcast and pass it on to10 friends.
So let's build a ripple effectof joy.
So, some happiness habits.

(03:19):
So let's talk about thesepractical ways to boost your
happiness.
They can be simple, doable, andpowerful.
So you can do your gratitudejournal.
I do have a gratitude journalon my website.
You can spend a few minuteseach day writing down things
that you're grateful for, it canshift your mindset.

(03:42):
You can grab a custom journalon my website, it's designed
just to make everyone easygoing, and you can be joyful
with these nature walks.
You can step outside and justfocus on the breath of fresh

(04:06):
air, let go of distractions, andbe present, and you can connect
with friends, so you can dolike a quick call,
meaningful bonds, and don't waitfor that perfect moment, just
reach out.
You can even volunteer sogiving back, which is a powerful

(04:27):
tool to feel fulfilled.
Um, you can speak to others,offer time, some creative
hobbies such as painting,writing, singing, building
things, their Lego sets,whatever lights you up, and
creativity is self-care.

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Maybe try cooking your newrecipe or trying out a new
recipe.
Um, you can try this with yourfamily members or just try it in
your kitchen, it can be fun andnourishing and a great way to
unwind.
And you can set some smallgoals, such as your wins, which

(05:10):
is big confidence, choose onething you want to accomplish
this week and go for it.
So the digital detox for a day,let your mind breathe.
You'll be surprised howrefreshed you can feel.
So your seasonal activities,embrace the moment, maybe carve

(05:30):
a pumpkin or set some pumpkinson your front porch, some cider,
maybe go ice skating.
Be careful when you go iceskating, and celebrate the
season.
So some positive affirmations,which is starting your day with
words such as I am capable, I amenough, I am growing, and

(05:54):
really read a good book.
When was the last time you reada great book?
You can escape into that story,learn something new, and a book
is a great way for inspiration.
So here is your challenge forthis week.
I want you to pick up three ofthe habits that I just shared

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and commit to them in sevendays.

So the habits go back to them: gratitude journaling, nature (06:22):
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walk, mindfulness meditation,connect with your friends,
volunteer, creative hobbies, youcan cook or try a new recipe,
set some small goals, a digitaldetox, seasonal activities,

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positive affirmations, and reada good book.
So commit to three of these forover the next seven days.
Write these down, set areminder, make it happen, and
remember happiness isn't adestination, it's a practice,
it's a choice and a mindset.

(07:08):
So I hope you are enjoying thispodcast.
Remember to share it withothers.
The upcoming topic, I will besharing some updates regarding
the topics for this year, othertopics that's coming up.

(07:30):
So I want to make sure everyoneis really enjoying the podcast.
If you have some topics youwant to share, definitely let me
know.
So we do have Veterans Daythat's coming up, so I will
share an update regardingVeterans Day.

(07:53):
So thank you so much.
I hope you have a great day.
Thanks for listening to mypodcast, and make sure you share
with others and take care ofyourself.
Thank you.