This Year's Word with Courtney Symes

The best advice from the books I’ve read

In this episode, I share some of the best pieces of advice I’ve acquired from my favourite books (you can read more about them here). 
This list is not in any particular order, and is certainly not exhaustible. Let me know if you enjoy this episode as I would love to create more episodes like this in the future.
These are the top ten books I'd gift to my kids to set them up for life. 
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. 

How to read more books

"Studies show that there is a direct relationship between your ability to read and your success in life. Skilled readers enjoy better jobs, higher incomes, and greater opportunities for success in all realms of life.” - Jim Kwik, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life 
Reading is one of the best life skills we can cultivate – for learning and pleasure. Reading is one of the quickest and cost-effective ways to learn anything, or simply entertain ourselves as we step into someone else’s shoes or escape into other worlds.  
Reading gives us knowledge, and knowledge gives us power.
But in such a busy world, how do we make time to read? In this episode, I share my top six tips for consuming more books.
I would be so grateful for any help and support you can provide Rhani and Keira at this difficult time via the GoFundMe page set up on their behalf. 
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. 

Mindful Moments Challenge: Day 5

Welcome to day five of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring mindfulness through our senses. 
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. 

Mindful Moments Challenge: Day 4

Welcome to day four of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring mindfulness through our breathing. 
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. 

Mindful Moments Challenge: Day3

Welcome to day two of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring our connection with others. 
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. 

Mindful Moments Challenge: Day 2

Welcome to day two of the Mindful Moments Challenge 2023. In this episode, we'll be exploring the environment around us. 
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. 

Mindful Moments Challenge: Day 1

Want to live life to the fullest, and appreciate every moment, mindfully?The key is focusing on the minutiae, instead of the whole.By breaking each day down into a collection of moments, we can work with each one individually to maximise the way we experience the world around us.Simply start by asking: "How can I appreciate this moment?"Then, join me as we embark on a 5 day journey where we'll explore how to appreciate and get the most from:1. Your daily activities2. The environment around you3. Your connection with others4. Your breathing5. Your senses... and more!Seize the day, by seizing each moment.
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. 

Why batching is one of the best ways to take action (and be more productive!)

In this last episode of my mini-series about taking action, I talk about batching, which is my favourite technique for taking action AND sustaining it, so you can create momentum and keep moving forward.
Batching isn’t a new strategy, but it is a strategy many high-performers use in all areas of their life to get stuff done. Here's why...
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. 

Try my simple method for getting more done, quicker!

In this episode, I share my simple AND effective strategy for getting more done, quicker!
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. 

How to take action with goals and habits

In this episode, I discuss how goal setting and habit tracking can help you take action!
Grab my FREE Monthly Habit Tracker here.
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.