# Practical Positivity Practical Positivity is a weekly podcast hosted by Sophie Cliff (aka The Joyful Coach). Each week she shares tips on how you can squeeze more joy out of your everyday, attitude hacks that will help you feel more confident and secure, and a whole load of practical positivity. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 368: The career advice I think every woman needs to hear in 2026](https://practicalpositivity.libsyn.com/episode-368-the-career-advice-i-think-every-woman-needs-to-hear-in-2026) _2026-08-10_ The world of work is changing - and fast - which means a lot of the career advice we've become familiar with is no longer valid. Here's the career advice I think every woman needs to hear in 2026. The Career MOT - Get your free ticket Download your free values guide Find Your Thing waiting list More Great Days Club waiting list Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicalpositivity/Practical_Positivity_-_Ep_368_-_07082026_06.49.m4a?dest-id=943505) ## [Episode 367: The secret to wellbeing nobody talks about](https://practicalpositivity.libsyn.com/episode-367-the-secret-to-wellbeing-nobody-talks-about) _2026-08-03_ We get a lot of wellbeing advice - about what to eat, how to move, how much sleep we need, how to be more mindful. But there's one bit of wellbeing advice I don't see people discussing - and in this episode, I'm diving deep. Download your free values guide Find Your Thing waiting list More Great Days Club waiting list Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book -… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicalpositivity/Practical_Positivity_-_Ep_367_-_30072026_16.03.m4a?dest-id=943505) ## [Episode 366: How to actually live your values](https://practicalpositivity.libsyn.com/episode-366-how-to-actually-live-your-values) _2026-07-27_ There's a lot of talk about living your values - but how do you actually do that? Today I'm sharing 3 ways to put your values into action so that you can start living a more joyful life. Download your free values guide Find Your Thing waiting list More Great Days Club waiting list Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicalpositivity/Practical_Positivity_-_Ep_366_-_23072026_16.55.m4a?dest-id=943505) ## [Episode 365: How to make this summer feel as joyful and magical as your childhood summers](https://practicalpositivity.libsyn.com/episode-365-how-to-make-this-summer-feel-as-joyful-and-magical-as-your-childhood-summers) _2026-07-20_ Remember when summer used to feel full of magic, joy and potential? When did that stop? And can we get any of the magic back? That's what I'm exploring in today's episode… Download your free values guide Find Your Thing waiting list More Great Days Club waiting list Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicalpositivity/Practical_Positivity_-_Ep_365_-_16072026_11.49.m4a?dest-id=943505) ## [Episode 364: 7 signs you're living someone else's definition of success](https://practicalpositivity.libsyn.com/episode-364-7-signs-youre-living-someone-elses-definition-of-success) _2026-07-06_ Today I'm sharing 7 signs you're living someone else's definition of success - along with the steps you can take if you resonate with any of them! Download your free values guide Find Your Thing waiting list More Great Days Club waiting list Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicalpositivity/Practical_Positivity_-_Ep_364_-_05072026_11.15.m4a?dest-id=943505) ## [Episode 363: A big mid-year catch up](https://practicalpositivity.libsyn.com/episode-363-a-big-mid-year-catch-up) _2026-06-29_ We're almost at the halfway point of the year and I'm sharing a big fat catch up, reflecting on my 2026 so far, and my goals for the next 6 months! Download your free Shed the Should guide Find Your Thing waiting list More Great Days Club waiting list Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicalpositivity/Practical_Positivity_-_Ep_363_-_25062026_19.52.m4a?dest-id=943505) ## [Episode 362: 5 shoulds I'm shedding this summer](https://practicalpositivity.libsyn.com/episode-362-5-shoulds-im-shedding-this-summer) _2026-06-22_ It's the last week of our Shed the Should campaign and the first week of summer, so in today's episode, I'm sharing 5 shoulds I'm shedding this summer… Download your free Shed the Should guide Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicalpositivity/Practical_Positivity_-_Ep_362_-_18062026_13.11.m4a?dest-id=943505) ## [Episode 361: 5 things I've learned from Shed the Should](https://practicalpositivity.libsyn.com/episode-361-5-things-ive-learned-from-shed-the-should) _2026-06-15_ In today's episode I'm sharing the 5 lessons I've learned so far from running the Shed the Should campaign - warning, I get passionate in this one!!! A better second half workshop Download your free Shed the Should guide Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicalpositivity/Practical_Positivity_-_Ep_361_-_09062026_16.56.m4a?dest-id=943505) ## [Episode 360: 5 strategies to help you shed the should](https://practicalpositivity.libsyn.com/episode-360-5-strategies-to-help-you-shed-the-should) _2026-06-08_ We're continuing our Shed the Should campaign today, and I'm sharing 5 strategies to help you start letting go of the obligations and expectations that don't serve you, so that you can start reclaiming your joy. Download your free Shed the Should guide Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicalpositivity/Practical_Positivity_-_Ep_360_-_03062026_19.24.m4a?dest-id=943505) ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QJxZvZo52iRI) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Episode 359: Can shedding the should help us find more joy?](https://practicalpositivity.libsyn.com/episode-359-can-shedding-the-should-help-us-find-more-joy) _2026-06-01_ An exciting episode today as I'm announcing my brand new campaign, Shed the Should! I'm talking about how obligation, comparison and expectation keeps us stuck, and how doing the things we think we 'should' gets in the way of building a joyful life. Download your free Shed the Should guide Listen to me on Liz's podcast Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book -… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicalpositivity/Practical_Positivity_-_Ep_359_-_29052026_10.49.m4a?dest-id=943505)