Happier Days: Recent Episodes
Narelle Crozier
The Happier Days podcast is for anyone looking to add more happiness into their days, and ultimately living a life worth loving.
Host Narelle Crozier shares her insights from her own journey from stuck and disillusioned to feeling more energised and happier, and moving on to creating a life that is in more of alignment with who she is.
Through personal stories, interviews and conversations, this podcast delivers ways, big and small, to add more happiness into your days.
Subscribe to Happier Days and share the show with anyone who would benefit from more happiness in their days.
Join me for today's episode where I share a 1-day kickstart challenge so that you are ready to end the year on a positive note, and set the tone for a successful new year.
In this episode I reflect on 1 year of podcasting, and the end of my long service leave.
Today, I share about a recent purchase I made, which turned out to be a product I never knew I needed until I used it.
Why is that asking for help can be so hard? In this week's episode I take a closer look at this, and share how I had to ask for help this week.
It is a good idea to take 'stock' of where you are from time to time? How are you, really? If things could be better what is the first thing you could do?
Today's short check-in episode is a reminder to check in on our own happiness and take action should you need to change anything.
We tend not to acknowledge our successes like we "should" and in today's episode I share with you why celebrating the wins, big and small, can lead to happier days.
Living in Australia, October 31, can be just another day, but there are those who get into the Halloween spirit (pun intended).
Today's episode are some thoughts on Halloween.
Studies show that owning a pet can have positive health benefits, so in today's episode I will share some of those benefits with you to show you that owning a pet, is not only great for our health and well-being, but also helps us live happier days.
In today's episode I discuss the seven pillars of self-care, sharing examples of what we can do to improve our self-care habits and practices.
Do you have a favourite sports team? Did you know following a sports team can lead to happier days?
In today's episode I share 10 reasons why following a sports teams is good for you (and can lead to happier days).
I am currently on long service leave from my full-time job and in today's episode I share with your 4 reasons why taking the leave you have owing to you is important.
A short episode to say Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers and father figures out there.
Join me for the last episode of this series on my road trip across Australia for dog sledding events in 4 states.
This week we 'relaxed' in Ballarat for the week, before heading to our final sled dog race of our road trip.
Join me as I share our week 'at home' and our race weekend.
In this week's episode I recap our trip from NSW to Victoria and our race at Sled Dog Racing Victoria Inc's first event.
In this week's episode I recap the national sled dog race that was the main focus of our dog sledding road trip.
Join me as I begin to recount our dog sledding road trip across Australia.
Our trip lasted 23 days, and in this episode I talk about the lead up to the trip, and our our first week on the road, up until arriving at Girard State Forest, where "Nationals" (sled dog race) was being held.
Today's episode is all about the importance of celebrating the little wins, particularly when our goals are large and may take longer to achieve.
I share 5 reasons why celebrating the those 'little wins' is important.
Today's episode is a pep talk for me, and hopefully helps you in your journey.
Making decisions in life can cause much angst and stress but it needn't be that way.
I share two pieces of advice I have heard in the last year, that has shifted the way I think about decisions that help simplify the process.
On the back of my school's 'Day of Friendship' on Friday, I started thinking about the importance of healthy friendships (and relationships) in helping us live happier days.
Join me for this little episode on healthy and unhealthy friendships.
For parents and educators I mention the UR Strong program our school does. Here is the link, should you be interested.
Website: https://urstrong.com/
Clearing the clutter in our homes and work spaces can do wonders for our happiness.
In today's episode I share how clearing clutter can help us be happier.
More often than not, people either love camping, or hate the idea of it.
In today's episode I talk share how camping can bring us greater happiness and why everyone should give it a go.
In today's episode I chat with Jamelia Bramwell once again, about the sport that takes up most of our winter times - dryland dog sledding.
This sport, while unusual in Australia, has clubs in most states and territories, is such a great way to not only exercise your dog, but build the relationship the two of you have, working together, as you train and race across a variety of bush tracks, Australia has on offer.
You can find more information about dryland dog sledding, with includes scootering, bikejoring and canicross at the following links:
West Australian Sleddog Sports Association
www.wassa.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/wasleddogsportsassociation
Running West Sleddog Club
www.runningwestsdc.net
https://www.facebook.com/groups/291160990977893
Dryland Sleddog Club
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057691170336
Last week I attended a 21st birthday party and as expected, thought about my own 21st, and what things were like for me back then.
I wondered what advice I would give myself, or any other 21-year-old about life.
In this episode I share 9 tips to help my younger self.
Please know that it doesn't matter if you are 21, 41 or 81, these tips can help all of us live happier days.
Exercise and I have had a love-hate relationship over the years, but recently I have changed my attitude toward it.
In this episode I share my thoughts on exercise and how it has made my days happier.
In this week's episode I reflect on the things I have learned from two amazing ladies with whom I have worked with for the last 5-10 years.
It's a short episode, and I hope you take up the challenge to do more of what I share.
Life isn't all rainbows and lollipops, and we can experience a rollercoaster of emotions, circumstances and events.
In today's episode, I share some tips with you on how to get through the rough(er) days.
Please note I drop the 'f' bomb a couple of times and there are a couple more swear words in this episode.
The quality and quantity of our sleep plays an important role in good health and happier days.
Join me in this episode as a talk about learning I had a sleep disorder and how treating it has been life changing.
This week I celebrated my 46th birthday, and in this episode I reflect on birthdays. It's a short episode of the chatter inside my head, as I complete another trip around the sun.
FYI, there are a couple of swear words in today's episode.
According to Beyond Blue, 1 in 4 Australians will experience anxiety in their lifetime.
Anxiety can be crippling for people and effect our quality of life.
In today's episode I share the things that have helped me manage my own anxiety, that may help you, or people you know who have anxiety.
In today's episode I talk with the very talented, Alex Cearns OAM, professional animal and pet photographer, business coach, and philanthropist.
Alex is also an author, has appeared on news and TV and has won hundreds of awards for the work she does.
In this interview, Alex shares her successes, lessons learned and tips and advice for both business and life.
There are so many great takeaways from this episode, so no matter who you are, or what you do, you are bound to find value from today's conversation.
You can find out more about Alex, her photography, business coaching, photography tours, and all the other wonderful things she does at:
www.houndstoothstudio.com.au
You may also like to join the Today's Joy Facebook page. It is a private group (of over 9000 people at the moment) - we'd love for you to join and share your joy.
This episode I'm joined by Amy O'Grady, also known as Mrs Amy 123, an Australian teacher who helps Aussie teachers by providing engaging resources so that they can conquer the curriculum. Amy is also the founder of Teacher Treat, the first subscription surprise box for teachers in Australia.
Today we discover more about who this passionate teacher is and chat about Amy's top tips for teachers as they prepare to go back to school and how to create or improve their work/life balance so that teachers can have happier (teaching) days.
You can find MrsAmy123 at:
Email: contact@mrsamy123.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsAmy123
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsamy123/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrsAmy123
In this episode I sit down with dog sledding friend, Jamelia Bramwell, and discuss dog sports, and how working with your dogs can lead to happier days for both human and dog.
At just 22, Jamelia has much experience participating in a variety of dog sports, with her dogs Merlin and Miley.
You can find links to the sports we talk about today below, as well as Jamelia's personal email, should you wish to contact her directly about trying a new dog sport.
Western Australian Sleddog Sports Association. https://www.wassa.com.au/
Agility Club of WA. https://www.agilityclubofwa.com.au/
Trackwest (Tracking). Trackwest – located in Perth, Western Australia & affiliated with the Canine Association of WA (trackwestwa.com
Advanced Tracking Club. ADVANCED TRACKING & SCENT WORK CLUB OF WA (atc-wa.com)
West Coast Dog Sports - Lure Coursing. West Coast Dog Sports. Lure - Coursing in WA | Facebook
Lure Coursers Anonymous. Lure Coursers Anonymous Inc | Facebook
Scent Work. Scent work WA | Facebook
Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training (appvoc.com
Jamelia's email. jamelia.bramwell@gmail.com
The way we think impacts our experiences of life.
In today's episode I talk about fixed and growth mindset, the brain (how amazing it is, but also how it can lie to us) and the importance of challenging our mindset.
Why? Because recently, my thinking about an appointment I had booked had to be challenged and I had to let go of those old patterns of thinking.
If we want to live happier days, mindset really does matter.
Hello 2023! Happy New Year! What do you want for yourself this year?
In today's episode, I share 7 tips on starting the new year on a positive note and how to set yourself up to create the year, and life, you want.
A short episode today to wish you a merry Christmas and give you some last minute tips on getting through the day.
The big 6 week school holiday break has begun and in this week's episode I share my tips for teachers, school staff, parents and students as well as anybody who takes holidays, to get the most from their break.
At Christmas we can feel obliged to participate in activities that have been 'tradition,' but when should you break these traditions?
In today's episode I take a look at Christmas traditions and when they should be broken, as well as ideas for creating new traditions.
With the winding up of the year and all the Christmas festivities it can be easy for us to feel stressed out and overwhelmed in December. It needn't be that way, and in today's episode I share 3 tips for having a smoother and happier December.
The Happier Days podcast is ideal for anyone looking to add more happiness into their days. Through personal stories from your host, Narelle Crozier, along with interviews with others, Happier Days seeks to provide tips and strategies to create or add more happiness in your life.
For the past 17 years Narelle has been a primary school teacher and is now also a results coach, empowering others to achieve the results they want in their lives. She blends her knowledge of education, self development, mindset and coaching to inspire and motivate others to live a life worth loving.
If you are ready to be inspired and want more happiness in your day, tune in to Happier Days.
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