Let’s take a deep breath of relaxation – Lion pride resting

Hey everyone! We just completely lost the long and detailed blog post that I wrote to you. It just disappeared. So this is going to be short and sweet. Topics in this episode: Honoring your happiness Releasing resistance Embodiment meditations Michele’s art career, Debbie’s coaching career At Joy-Based Living, we envision a world where people … More Let’s take a deep breath of relaxation – Lion pride resting

Help your children bring out their best during social distancing – plus feeding hummingbirds in Costa Rica

Hey everyone! Topics in this episode: One of the best ways to homeschool right now is to positively challenging your children to be their best. Michele shares a story about faith and her trip to Tanzania and a beautiful serendipity. Seeds of belief, seeds of faith. Michele also shares a poem by Elinaja Lymo, her … More Help your children bring out their best during social distancing – plus feeding hummingbirds in Costa Rica

Get real Get clear Get loud – Be your own Santa Claus!

Whether you’re on a job search or you’re seeking any kind of positive change in your life, this one’s for you. Listen to all episodes and share your questions here: https://anchor.fm/sassyshorts Please Like Share Follow Comment! Debbie Happy Cohen, author and coach, is the founder of Joy-Based LivingI want you to LOVE negotiating for JOY!

How to remove self judgment from emotional trauma – drop it and ENJOY your life!

Your time is your life. Value it. The people you love are important. Value them. Your passion is important. Value you! Listen to your heart. Value life. If you have questions or comments, or a topic you’d like me to explore, this blog is where I read and respond the most. Episode 3: How to … More How to remove self judgment from emotional trauma – drop it and ENJOY your life!

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

I care and I don’t care – TRULY

I care and I don’t care. It’s a mantra that nuns tell themselves. Interestingly, I learned this from 2 credible sources, Clarissa Pinkola Estees and Carolyn Myss, when they interviewed each other. They were raised in Catholic schools and they recalled their memories of the nuns, their teachers, with great fondness. This surprised me, as … More I care and I don’t care – TRULY

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

Do you take too many photos? Do you read too many books? What’s your quirk?

AWWWEEEESOOOOOMMMMMEEEEEE! ME TOO!! I’m so flippin over the people who make fun of people for their quirks. All this does is SMOTHER people who feel insecure (artists, creatives??) . . . and they get quieter. So many amazing people are very actively HIDING their flippin’ amazing talents TODAY RIGHT NOW because of fear of judgment, … More Do you take too many photos? Do you read too many books? What’s your quirk?

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

So you’ve refused to be another brick in the wall – now who will you be?

After refusing to be a cog, a brick or a drone —- who will you become? Will you become a bully? A peace freak? A doormat to someone else’s whims? An addict? A zombie? I hope none of the above. I think in order to avoid these traps, and to live with dare I say … More So you’ve refused to be another brick in the wall – now who will you be?