THE BEST DAY PODCAST, Mindset, Positive Mindset, Encouragement, Motivation, Confidence
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed? Burnt out, feeling stressed and pulled in every direction. Constantly comparing yourself to other people? Lacking in confidence, looking for ways to get motivated? Eager to find balance. All while, driving in the express lanes to make it to the next part of your day as you chug your second (or third) cup of coffee? Not to mention you are the queen of long-winded to-do lists with an ambitious dream, if only you had more time in your day. Welcome to the Best Day Podcast. The podcast for encouragement and motivation. To equip you with the pep talk you need to live your best life. To give you the tools to embrace a positive mindset and live a life you can feel good about. This podcast will help reduce the stress in your life and establish healthier habits so you can stop feeling scattered and disorganized 24/7. Hey, I’m Haley. Wife, mom, high school history teacher, and encouragement blogger over at @gracefulandfree. For the last several years, I struggled to find a healthy work-life balance. I was overcommitted, refused to say no, and worked a lot. Sacrificing my sleep and my joy, just to hustle harder, all while feeling extremely stressed and overwhelmed. And then, I became a mom, and I knew something had to give. Through embracing a positive mindset, I have found balance and established boundaries to protect my peace, so that I can live every day as the best version of yourself. So what do you say? It is time to stop feeling unmotivated, and time to say YES to living confidently, every single day, no matter what may come your way. Ready to have your best day as the best version of yourself? Well friend, grab your iced coffee and let’s get encouraged!
Episodes
Happy September, friend! I have to be real with you—lately it’s felt like I’ve had to fight a little harder for joy. Life feels busy, the world feels heavy, and sometimes it’s easy to just go through the motions.
But I don’t want that for you, and I don’t want that for me either.
So today on the podcast, we’re setting the tone for this new month with five intentional things you can do in September to bring in more joy, more peace, ...
Have you ever got to the end of your day feeling like you didn’t do enough? Or maybe you did plenty, but it wasn’t actually anything that needed to get done in order to accomplish anything.
Or maybe you did all the things, but you end the day feeling extremely disconnected from yourself and your people you love the most. I have been there friend.
And today’s pep talk is just for you. Here to remind you that you are doing a good job...
You know those moments, or days even where you just feel like you are stuck in a mental rut? Where you know from the beginning that it is going to be an uphill struggle to maintain a positive attitude so you decide why even bother - today is just going to be one of those days. We have all been there and some seasons these days happen more often than we would like.
Sharing with you today quick tips to help boost your positivity, so ...
Showing up today with no outline, just a heart that wants to give it to you straight. To be direct and clear as I possibly can be. No fluff, no list, just a word of encouragement for the heart that is in desperate need. Desperate to feel seen, to feel validated, and understood. I see you friend and I am here and you are not alone. Today’s episode is a moment to remind you that your presence and your voice matters, as well as a few ...
It’s a brand new month, August is here and with it so many things can change.
August is back to reality, back to routines and schedules and growing to-do lists full of things that need to be done. But August also is fun and exciting with the expectation of all things fall on the horizon.
This month I am cheering you on friend, believing that you can be the version of yourself you have always dreamed of being this very month and sha...
What if the most productive thing you could do today… was rest?
If you’ve been feeling the pressure to hustle through your summer, constantly doing, achieving, and checking off boxes—this episode is your permission slip to stop. To breathe. To pause.
We’re talking about the power of rest without guilt, why slowing down matters, and how to actually prioritize rest!
Let’s release the pressure together—and find peace in the pause.
Keeping it real friends! Sharing with you 2 things you can do to change how you can show up for other people AND yourself this week!
And an important heart reminder that you are not alone.
Encouragement to know that you are doing a great job, even on the days you are the hardest on yourself.
And validation that your life has significant purpose, even when you question it all!
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July is here—and maybe you're feeling the pressure to make the most of summer, keep the kids entertained, stay on top of everything at home or work… all while somehow resting too?
It can feel like a lot. That’s why today, we’re taking a different approach.
Instead of chasing productivity, I’m inviting you into a slower, more intentional way to move through this month.
In this episode, I’m sharing a gentle, approach to a joy-filled ...
We tend to make things a little harder than they need to be, without always realizing that sometimes it really is the little things.
What if you woke up each day and did ONE tiny thing first thing in the morning to bring you abundant joy?
So that you can start your day on the right foot, with the right mindset, ready and eager to do the things you need to do for the rest of the day.
It is absolutely possible and today I am sharing ...
In all honesty, I am having a hard time right now showing up as myself in the different moments of my day.
My heart just feels heavy based on the state of our world right now.
Scrolling on my phone truly does feel like doom scrolling these days, yet I keep doing it, hoping to read something that will feel encouraging.
A bit of hope that I can hold on too.
This episode is for you, if you too are overwhelmed and feeling discouraged b...
Have you ever had one of those days where everything just feels like too much? The noise, the to-do list, the expectations — it’s all just heavy.
If that’s where you are right now, or if you’ve been there recently, this episode is for you. I’m sharing 3 simple things you can do the next time you feel overwhelmed — not to magically fix everything, but to help you breathe, reset, and move forward with peace and confidence.
Today’s episode is pulling deep from my heart, to share with you the very lessons I am learning from the newborn stage that I want to bring with me every single day, no matter what season of life I am in.
So whether you are surrounded by littles or not, this episode has something good for you - the 6 lessons the newborn stage has taught me and how I am bringing them with me through all the seasons of life! (In hopes that you do too...
It’s another intentional to-do list and this month I want to share with you an intentional to-do list to remind you that it is possible to slow down, to find the beauty in the small moments, the tiny joys in the little things, finding wonder in the mundane.
As you may be approaching June with a list full of things that need to get done, trying to adjust to a new summer schedule, making a good start on that summer fun to-do list, th...
And We Are Back!
Did not plan on taking a month off from podcasting, however after a very fast labor, a week long NICU stay and adjusting to newborn life with a toddler, let's just say a month long podcasting break was needed!
SO excited to be back with new episodes of the podcast and to be celebrating a very special 200th episode today with sharing the birth story of baby brother!
Ever feel like your workday slips away before you’ve had a chance to tackle what really matters? We’ve all been there. The good news? You don’t have to stay stuck in the cycle of distraction and procrastination!
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down 9 simple yet powerful steps to transform your workday—from the way you start your morning to how you wrap up your evening.
So whether you’re looking to stay focused, feel more accompli...
We have all been there, going through the motions, feeling all the things, just to get to the end of our day feeling defeated and discouraged.
Desperate for more. Deeply desiring to feel things differently. Regardless of specific season of life you are currently walking through, the beauty of humanity is that we all are dealing with our own kind of battle. Facing our own internal storm.
Today’s episode is going to be a hug for your...
Hello beautiful April, a brand new month and with it comes new energy, fresh beginnings, and a chance to step forward into something beautiful.
But what if, instead of just going through the motions of the season, we chose to embrace it with intention?
What if spring became more than just blooming flowers and longer days, but a season of resilience, renewal, and purpose?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a Purposeful Spring To-D...
Have you ever stared at your never-ending to-do list, feeling completely overwhelmed before you’ve even started? You write down everything—every task, every errand, every little thing you think you need to do—only to feel even more stressed out. And instead of making progress, you end up stuck, frozen, unsure where to even begin. Sound familiar?
Well, you’re not alone. And today, we’re tackling this head-on! We’re breaking down the ...
Spring is here, and with it comes a fresh start! But let’s be real—our days are still packed with endless to-dos, schedules, and responsibilities.
What if you could simplify your day without feeling like you’re constantly playing catch-up?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing simple, practical ways to lighten your load, reduce stress, and create more space for what truly matters.
From streamlining your routines to embracing small mindse...
How often do we let numbers define us? Whether it’s the number on the scale, the number of likes on a post, or the grades on a report card—we let these digits control how we see ourselves.
But what if I told you that your worth is so much more than a number? That who you are is beyond any measurement?
In today’s episode, I want to speak directly to your heart about finding your worth outside of numbers, breaking free from compariso...
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