How to talk to your kids about narcissism, God and gratitude

I just got off the phone with someone who is struggling with how to help a young grandchild not get jaded by a narcissist in his life. I offered her a few solutions – things she could do and say – that you might find helpful, too. Listen to all episodes and share your questions … More How to talk to your kids about narcissism, God and gratitude

Negotiate for JOY!

Do it.Know what you want. And with whom.LET YOUR HEART SPEAK.At work and at home.Ride the tension.GIVE WINGS TO YOUR DREAMS! Master the art of Win Win Win! This is your life! ENJOY IT TO THE MAX! Cheering you ON! Debbie Happy Cohen, author and coach, is the founder of Joy-Based LivingI want you to … More Negotiate for JOY!

Shout out to all the parents, children, adult children and inner children!

Relationships can be so silly. Sometimes you just gotta poke some fun !!! Much love, Happy D! Debbie Happy Cohen, author and coach, is the founder of Joy-Based LivingI want you to LOVE negotiating for JOY!

You want to keep growing. You’re stuck. You sense it’s YOU that’s in the way. This is for YOU.

If you’re experiencing . . . TOO MUCH brain fog (not the desirable “idea generating” kind) TOO distracted, adhd-type of behavior (not the good juicy entrepreneurial kind) TOO MUCH people pleasing/ codependency (not the healthy customer service kind) LACK of awareness about what you really want – or what you really need in order to … More You want to keep growing. You’re stuck. You sense it’s YOU that’s in the way. This is for YOU.

Grow Self Confidence with Self Gratitude

Joy requires deliberate intent.Self gratitude is a personal practiceBUTcommunity agreement on VALUING JOYamplifies JOY for everyone!Quickly. And on TURBO! I wish you and your peeps TURBO joy!!TODAY!!! What have you accomplished today that are you grateful for? Debbie Happy Cohen, author and coach, is the founder of Joy-Based LivingI want you to LOVE negotiating for … More Grow Self Confidence with Self Gratitude

The top 3 things I learned in our first 3 years at Joy-Based Living

  The top 3 things I learned in our first 3 years at Joy-Based Living (Kickstarted 2016) HEAL TRAUMA. If joy is our natural state of being, unresolved emotional trauma is its #1 obstacle. Even if someone hasn’t been directly traumatized, I am 100% positive they know someone who has – 99% of the time, … More The top 3 things I learned in our first 3 years at Joy-Based Living

How the f do you boost your self esteem enough to take the risks that are important to you?

What’s my agenda? 100% genuine JOY that shows in the light in your eyes. What’s my biggest fear? That you think I’m here to try to sell you anything MORE than that. What’s my greatest intent? That you’ll overcome your hesitation by having the passion and the cajones to go for it! Debbie Happy Cohen, … More How the f do you boost your self esteem enough to take the risks that are important to you?

The hardest part of healing emotional trauma is naming the enemy – Notes from my journal – CPTSD CPTSR CPTSI

Rather than explaining, I’m just going to post this image. I think it’s self explanatory. If you have questions or comments, please share. Negotiating for your JOY. It’s who you are. Much love, Happy D! Debbie Happy Cohen, founder of Joy-Based Living I want you to LOVE negotiating for JOY! | Author | Coach at … More The hardest part of healing emotional trauma is naming the enemy – Notes from my journal – CPTSD CPTSR CPTSI

A Place to Belong

I wish I could have had a place for my 18 year old self to belong – safely and without any soul-stealing price. A place to think clearly. A place to feel supported. Supported in having alignment between my heart, my mind and my actions. A place where mutual respect was a given and expected. … More A Place to Belong

Own your power – Sassy Sunday 8 of 52

Hey Friend! Did you ever hear about the priest in the long black robe who walked into the “wrong” hospital room and spoke the last rights to the “wrong” person, and that person died? I don’t have evidence to tell you if this has actually has happened but I do know that when doctors tell … More Own your power – Sassy Sunday 8 of 52