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Practical Positivity

Sophie Cliff

Practical Positivity is a weekly podcast hosted by Sophie Cliff (aka The Joyful Coach). Each week she shares tips on how you can squeeze more joy out of your everyday, attitude hacks that will help you feel more confident and secure, and a whole load of practical positivity. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe!

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Yesterday · 20 min
Episode 370: How I'm embracing the back to school energy (and how you can too!)
September is here and the back to school energy is officially in the air! Today, I'm sharing how I'm choosing to harness it this year. Find Your Thing - join the final cohort 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 More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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August 24 · 31 min
Episode 369: Change is scary… here's how to navigate it
This week I'm talking about the thing that so many of us are terrified of… change. I explore why we fear change and how our brains react to it, as well as some tips to help you navigate it regardless of how scary it might feel. Find Your Thing - join the final cohort 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 More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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August 10 · 30 min
Episode 368: The career advice I think every woman needs to hear in 2026
The world of work is changing - and fast - which means a lot of the career advice we've become familiar with is no longer valid. Here's the career advice I think every woman needs to hear in 2026. The Career MOT - Get your free ticket 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 More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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August 3 · 29 min
Episode 367: The secret to wellbeing nobody talks about
We get a lot of wellbeing advice - about what to eat, how to move, how much sleep we need, how to be more mindful. But there's one bit of wellbeing advice I don't see people discussing - and in this episode, I'm diving deep. 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 More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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July 27 · 25 min
Episode 366: How to actually live your values
There's a lot of talk about living your values - but how do you actually do that? Today I'm sharing 3 ways to put your values into action so that you can start living a more joyful life. 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 More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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July 20 · 27 min
Episode 365: How to make this summer feel as joyful and magical as your childhood summers
Remember when summer used to feel full of magic, joy and potential? When did that stop? And can we get any of the magic back? That's what I'm exploring in today's episode… 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 More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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July 6 · 24 min
Episode 364: 7 signs you're living someone else's definition of success
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 More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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June 29 · 39 min
Episode 363: A big mid-year catch up
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, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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June 22 · 26 min
Episode 362: 5 shoulds I'm shedding this summer
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 - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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June 15 · 23 min
Episode 361: 5 things I've learned from Shed the Should
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 Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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June 8 · 19 min
Episode 360: 5 strategies to help you shed the should
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 Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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June 1 · 27 min
Episode 359: Can shedding the should help us find more joy?
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 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
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May 25 · 22 min
Episode 358: How to actually start enjoying life again
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 More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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May 18 · 24 min
Episode 357: Three questions that can help you figure out what you actually want
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
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May 11 · 27 min
Episode 356: The joy of inconvenience - could "friction-maxxing" make us happier?
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
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May 4 · 31 min
Episode 355: It's okay if your definition of success has changed
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
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April 27 · 36 min
Episode 354: The psychology of confidence (and why we struggle with it)
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 Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
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April 20 · 29 min
Episode 353: The paradox of choice (and how it's getting in the way of joy)
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 list for Find Your Thing 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
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April 13 · 28 min
Episode 352: Catching up & my burnout recovery plan
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
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March 2 · 19 min
Episode 351: A joyful to-do list for March
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

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