Creatively discover a happier you with Bona Normandeau

Welcome to Soul-Led Creative Women! In this episode, Sam Horton speaks with Bona Normandeau, happiness coach, speaker, and host of The Happier You podcast. Bona shares her mission of helping individuals discover their own path to happiness by guiding them to find more joy and resilience in life.

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Elizabeth discusses how we can honour our creative essence by tapping into our higher selves, embracing both the colourful and the challenging aspects of life. Her philosophy is rooted in the idea that our life's journey is like a painting—one we get to choose whether to experience in black and white or vibrant colour.

Takeaways:

💗 The Foundation of Happiness: Bona discusses her approach to teaching happiness, emphasizing that it’s something that can be learned and cultivated in a framework of “tools, practice, and leveling up.”

💗 Personalized Happiness Formula: Bona talks about helping individuals discover what truly brings them joy by connecting with themselves and experimenting with small, actionable steps. Creativity and Play: Bona shares how reading Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection opened her eyes to the importance of creativity and play in cultivating joy. She describes her experience of trying new creative activities, even when they feel uncomfortable, as a way to build resilience and enjoy the process.

💗 Self-Care Essentials: Bona emphasizes the importance of gratitude, celebrating small wins, and incorporating “recharge activities”—from spontaneous dance breaks to nature walks—to keep happiness accessible in daily life.

💗 Letting Go for Happiness: She explains that while happiness can grow by adding joyful activities, it’s also about naturally letting go of things that no longer serve us. The Power of Vulnerability: Bona reflects on the vulnerability of sharing her personal journey through her podcast and how building a supportive community has been key to staying courageous in her path.

💗 Building Resilience and Confidence: For Bona, creativity is not just about making art; it's a powerful tool for navigating life’s ups and downs, helping her and others build resilience and self-acceptance.

Powerful Questions for Listeners:

💗 What is one small action I can take today that will bring me joy?

💗 Where can I make time for myself today?

💗 What can I add to my day to make it more meaningful?

Take care,
Sam x

^{Bona Normandeau:
Bona is the host of The Happier You Podcast, a Happiness Coach, and a dynamic PublicSpeaker. Her mission is to empower individuals to discover their own path to happiness,guiding them to navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and joy.After a successful military career and over a decade of entrepreneurship, Bona foundherself feeling lost, unfocused, and merely fitting in. A pivotal moment at a conference,where a speaker asked, “What is the dream in your heart?”—and Bona couldn’tanswer—sparked her decision to embark on a journey to uncover what living her best lifetruly meant.Rather than journey alone, Bona launched her podcast to share her experiences andinsights, creating a space where others could feel seen and supported. She quicklydiscovered she wasn’t alone and has been inspiring meaningful action in others ever since}

^{Website: https://thehappieryou.net/
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