Small Steps Big Wins© Finding Joy and Alignment in Life with Talie Davis Ep.188
Welcome back to Small Steps, Big Wins! I’m thrilled to sit down with Talie Davis, a certified life and personal development coach. Together, we explore how to live a life rooted in joy and aligned with your true purpose. Talie shares how to find joy even in hard seasons, practical tools for staying present, and simple, intentional steps for personal and professional growth.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Living with JoyTalie explains that joy is deeper than happiness—it’s a steady sense of fulfillment that can exist even in challenging times.
✅ Gratitude & PerspectiveFocusing on what you do have shifts your mindset. Cultivating gratitude helps reveal hidden gifts in every situation.
✅ Being PresentShe shares grounding practices—like using your senses, mindful breathing, and awareness—to reduce stress and bring calm.
✅ Finding Meaning in ChallengesInstead of asking “Why is this happening to me?”, try asking “What is this giving me?” to uncover lessons, growth, and opportunities.
✅ Self-Compassion & EmpathyRecognizing that everyone is doing their best helps us show more kindness to ourselves and others.
✅ Energy AwarenessNotice what fuels you and what drains you, then align your choices with what energizes and supports your purpose.
✅ Small, Measurable StepsGrowth doesn’t come from giant leaps—it’s built on consistent, intentional small actions that compound over time.
✅ Recommended ResourceThe Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron—Talie highlights the practices of morning pages and artist dates as powerful tools for creativity and self-compassion.
Talie reminds us that joy isn’t something we wait for—it’s available right now, even in the middle of challenges. By practicing gratitude, noticing our energy, and taking small intentional steps, we can live in alignment with our purpose and let joy ripple into our relationships, communities, and work.
Don’t forget to check out my book, Small Steps, Big Wins, where I share actionable steps for creating the life you want. Grab your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Small-Steps-Big-Wins-Challenges/dp/1964619432If you have enjoyed my podcast, visit my website at https://www.suesaller.com/. Do you need to find a personal coach or mentor? https://www.personalcoachfinder.com/And remember, life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by choice! Have an awesome day, friends!