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This Year's Word with Courtney Symes

This Year's Word with Courtney Symes

By: Courtney Symes
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Imagine if a single word could change your life. This was a theory Courtney wanted to test a few years ago when, instead of setting New Year’s resolutions, she selected a Word of the Year to live her life by. Join Courtney as she shares her Word of the Year experiences with you in this podcast series.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • How to celebrate the small things
    Nov 30 2025

    As we reach the final weeks of the year, many of us find ourselves reflecting — thinking about what went well, what changed, and perhaps what still feels unfinished.

    It’s so easy, in these moments, to look back through the lens of achievement — to measure our worth by the goals we ticked off, the projects we completed, or the milestones we reached.

    But what if we shifted that lens, just a little?

    What if, instead of asking, “What did I accomplish?” we asked, “What did I enjoy?” What if we ended this year not by chasing one more thing to do, but by noticing all the small, beautiful things that already are?

    Over the next few episodes, we’re going to explore the theme of “Celebrate.”

    Now, when we think of celebration, our minds often jump to birthdays, weddings, or milestones marked with balloons and cake. But in this series, we’ll look a little deeper. Celebration isn’t just about the big moments — it’s about recognising the quiet triumphs, the small joys, and the simple beauty of being alive.

    To celebrate means to pause — to notice what’s good, what’s growing, and what’s worth honouring in our lives. It’s an invitation to shift from striving to appreciating, from waiting for the next thing to savouring this one.

    In the coming weeks, we’ll explore what it really means to celebrate — not just the moments that go perfectly, but the ones that surprise us, shape us, and even challenge us.

    We’ll begin by looking at everyday gratitude, then explore how to celebrate others, why it’s important to celebrate progress over perfection, and finally, how to find celebration even in endings and new beginnings.

    Because celebration, at its heart, isn’t about noise or glitter — it’s about presence. It’s about saying, “This moment matters.”

    Today’s episode is about celebrating the small things — the quiet moments, the simple pleasures, and the everyday joys that often slip by unnoticed. Because when we learn to see and celebrate them, we begin to experience life in its fullness — not as a finish line, but as a series of tiny, shining moments worth savouring.

    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 celebration – 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.

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    14 mins
  • How to find joy in the unexpected
    Nov 23 2025

    If you’ve ever had one of those moments where life didn’t go according to plan — where everything you’d so carefully arranged suddenly shifted — you’ll know the mix of emotions that can follow.

    There’s that initial shock, maybe even frustration, as you think, “This isn’t what I pictured.”

    But sometimes, once the dust settles, there’s something else waiting there too — a quiet sense of curiosity, or even wonder, about what might come next.

    This episode is all about that — finding joy in the unexpected. We’re exploring how surprise, uncertainty, and change — the very things we often resist — can actually become sources of growth and delight.

    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.

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    14 mins
  • Embracing variety in people and perspectives
    Nov 16 2025

    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.

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    18 mins
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