What’s Holding You Back from Happiness? A Guide to Creativity and Joy — Holly Smith

This episode is brought to you by my new book, ⁠Start With Values⁠ (https://startwithvalues.com/start-with-values-book/).

In this episode you will meet Holly Smith, the inspiring author of 30 Days to Happiness and founder of The Happiness Formula. Holly shares her personal journey from depression and burnout to discovering the habits that transformed her life. Together, they dive deep into actionable strategies for happiness, resilience, and the neuroscience of contentment.

⏱️ Timestamps & Key Points

00:01 Introduction – Meet Holly Smith

01:13 What is 30 Days to Happiness? Holly’s personal story and purpose

03:48 Overcoming depression and burnout: Holly’s transformative moment

06:40 The power of habit: Overcoming negative thought patterns

07:36 Joseph Dispenza’s take: Change your personality to change your reality

10:05 Defining happiness and finding purpose

12:19 Auditing bad habits and rewriting your story

16:13 Post-traumatic growth: Climbing the ladder of resilience

16:31 The Happiness Formula explained

18:28 Tools from 30 Days to Happiness: Creating your ideal day and the hour of power

21:43 The importance of white space walking and sitting in stillness

24:47 Rejuvenation through creativity and quiet time

26:56 Visualization as a tool for success: Step-by-step process

32:08 The neuroscience of happiness and neurotransmitter hacks

36:25 Physical fitness and happiness: Holly’s journey to bodybuilding

41:10 Resilience, routines, and how fitness supports mental health

44:15 Inspirations and current reads: 10X is Easier than 2X and more

47:32 How to connect with Holly and final thoughts

📚 Resources and Links

Discover more about Holly Smith and her work:

Visit her website: https://30daystohappiness.com.au/

Check out her podcast: https://30daystohappiness.com.au/podcast/

Follow Holly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollysmith/

Connect with Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollysmith/

Get a copy of Holly’s book 30 Days to Happiness: https://30daystohappiness.com.au/book
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

💡 The 30 habits that can reprogram your mind for happiness

🧠 How to break free from negative thinking patterns

🌿 The importance of white space walks and sitting in stillness

🎯 How visualization can help you achieve your goals

🔬 Practical neuroscience-based hacks for boosting happiness

🏋️‍♂️ Why physical fitness plays a critical role in mental wellbeing

💬 Final Thoughts

Holly reminds listeners that happiness is a choice, but it starts with self-awareness, habits, and purpose. Take time to explore your gifts, align your actions with your values, and remember—it’s never too late to begin your journey toward happiness.

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