This Year's Word with Courtney Symes

If you’ve ever had a conversation with someone whose worldview completely challenged your own — maybe a friend, a family member, or even a stranger — you’ll know that it can feel both uncomfortable and enlightening.
It’s that moment when you realise: there are so many different ways to see the world.
This episode is all about that realisation — about embracing variety in people and perspectives, and how connecting with diverse minds, ideas, and experiences helps us grow into fuller, wiser, more compassionate versions of ourselves.
 
If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on variety – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month!
Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day.
All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. 
Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook. 

If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting everything to stay the same and craving something new, you’re not alone. We all live somewhere along that spectrum, constantly shifting between comfort and curiosity, between the familiar and the unknown.
This month, we’re contemplating the theme of Variety, and in this episode, I explore something that touches all of us — the dance between routine and variety. How do we find harmony between stability and change? How can we use both to feel grounded and alive, calm yet inspired?
 
If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on variety – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month!
Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day.
All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. 
Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook. 

This meditation is about flourishing - as an individual and in your connection with others. 
If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on flourishing – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month! Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day. All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!
 
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. 
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook. 

When was the last time you did something different?
It could be trying a new food, taking a different route on a walk or run, listening to a new podcast, or something more extreme like moving house or taking an extended trip to somewhere you’ve never been before.
How did this change make you feel? Exhilarated? Or down-right terrified?
As they say, “variety is the spice of life”, so over the next few episodes, I’m going to explore the theme of variety — that beautiful, unpredictable element that brings colour and richness to our lives. Variety keeps us curious, inspired, and awake to the world around us. It helps us grow, stretch, and rediscover who we are beyond routine and familiarity.
In this episode, we’re going to start by exploring why variety keeps us energised — and how small shifts in our everyday lives can reignite our sense of enthusiasm and creativity.
 
If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on variety – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month! Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day. All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. 
Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook. 

Over the last few episodes, we’ve been exploring what it means to build confidence — that deep, quiet belief in yourself that doesn’t waver when life gets hard.
We’ve talked about body language — how the way we carry ourselves shapes the way we feel — and we’ve explored self-talk, those inner words that can either lift us up or quietly hold us back.
Today, we’re exploring another piece of the confidence puzzle — one that is often overlooked, but deeply powerful: connection.
Because confidence doesn’t grow in isolation. It grows in community — through the people who believe in us, challenge us, and reflect our strengths back when we can’t see them for ourselves.
In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to build confidence through connection — the role of relationships, mentors, and community in shaping self-belief, and how to surround yourself with the kind of support that helps you rise.
 
If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on confidence – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month! Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day. All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. 
Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook. 

Over the last few episodes, we’ve been exploring what it means to build true confidence — the kind that doesn’t rely on constant validation or applause, but that quiet, steady belief that whispers… you’ve got this.
We’ve talked about how our body language shapes our mindset, and how our self-talk can either lift us up or quietly hold us back.
Today, we’re going to bring all of that together — in a really practical way — by exploring the habits that help us rise.
In this episode, I share my Confidence Toolkit — a collection of small, repeatable habits that strengthen your self-esteem, and help you rise, day by day.
If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on confidence – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month! Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day. All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. 
Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook. 

Before we even say a word, people are already forming an impression of us. The way we stand, the way we hold ourselves, whether we look someone in the eye—it all speaks volumes.
But here’s the secret: body language doesn’t just influence how others see us. It also changes the way we feel about ourselves.
In this episode, I walk you through the fascinating connection between body language and confidence, and share some really practical tips you can use to instantly feel more grounded, more capable, and more confident.
If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on confidence – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month! Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day. All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. 
Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook. 

Over the next few episodes, we’re going to explore the theme of confidence.
Now, confidence is one of those qualities that we all admire in others and often wish we had more of ourselves. But here’s the thing — confidence isn’t about being loud, or extroverted, or having all the answers. True confidence, the kind that lasts, comes from within.
It’s not about impressing others or ticking boxes of success. It’s about cultivating a deep sense of trust in ourselves — trust in our abilities, our values, and our unique way of showing up in the world.
So today, we’re diving into this idea of confidence from within — why it matters, what gets in the way, and most importantly, how we can begin to nurture it in everyday life.
 
If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on confidence – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month! Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day. All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. 
Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook. 

Over the last few episodes, we’ve been exploring what it means to flourish — in our health and wellness, in our relationships, and through personal growth and learning. Today we’re going to explore another dimension of flourishing, one that adds richness and depth to everything else we do: flourishing through purpose and contribution.
 
If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on the Flourishing – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month! Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day. All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. 
Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook. 

When we think of flourishing, we often imagine blooming in our health, our relationships, or our sense of purpose. But one of the most powerful ways to flourish is through personal growth and learning. Just like a tree stretches its branches toward the sun, we flourish when we expand our minds, challenge ourselves, and remain curious about the world around us.
Flourishing through growth and learning isn’t about adding endless achievements to our résumés or ticking boxes on a never-ending self-improvement checklist. Instead, it’s about embracing learning as a lifelong practice — one that keeps us vibrant, adaptable, and connected to possibility.
In this episode, I explore what it means to flourish through personal growth, why it matters, and how we can weave learning into the rhythm of our everyday lives.
If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on the Flourishing – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month! Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day. All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!
Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time. 
Grab your FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here. 
Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.