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Make Happiness Happen with Shelly Covert
by Shelly Covert
Are you tired of putting on a fake smile? Of pretending you’re happy when you’re really not? Are you ready to stop chasing happiness and create it instead?This world we live in wants us to believe we need to buy something new or bigger or better to be happy, but guess what? That’s NOT real. That’s what inauthentic happiness.Real authentic happiness comes from within. It comes from noticing and appreciating the good things in your life. It comes from saying thank you to your creator. It comes from believing that everything in your life can be used for good, to make you stronger and more courageous.The Make Happiness Happen podcast is going to help you learn how to create authentic happiness in YOUR life.We’ll talk about the importance of gratitude and faith. We’ll learn about different tools to help you cultivate real authentic happiness. Things like a daily gratitude journal, prayer, essential oils and even a cool technique called tapping.So…are you ready to stop faking it and be
Episodes
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#83: Positive Self-Talk: The Third Happiness Habit
The words you speak to yourself matter—and not all of them are true. In this episode, we’re uncovering the lies behind negative self-talk and replacing them with the truth of God’s Word. I’ll share how your thoughts influence your emotions, your actions, and ultimately your happiness, and how to...
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#82: Dangerous Prayers
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re taking the habit of prayer one step further! Yes, a daily prayer habit matters! It grounds us, comforts us and reminds us we’re never alone. But what if prayer was meant to be more than just a routine? What if it’s meant to stretch us?...
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#81: Making Prayer a Daily Habit
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I share simple, realistic ways to make prayer a daily habit—without adding more pressure to your already full life. We talk about habit stacking, finding natural moments throughout your day to pray, and using tools like gratitude journals,...
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#80: Prayer: The Second Happiness Habit
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I’m sharing our second Happiness Habit: Anchoring Your Heart in Prayer. We’ll talk about why prayer isn’t a performance or a list of perfect words, but a simple, honest conversation with God. I share how prayer brings peace during stress…
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#79: Gratitude in the Real World: Simple Ways to Start
In this episode, I’m taking our gratitude conversation one step further and sharing simple, practical ways to weave gratitude into your everyday routine. From morning “pump-priming” practices to bedtime reflections, gratitude prompts, memory keeping, and even faith-filled journaling, I’ll show…
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#78: Gratitude: The First Happiness Habit
In this first episode of our new Happiness Habits series, we’re talking about the one habit that truly changes everything: gratitude. Gratitude is more than polite words — it’s a heart posture that helps you notice the blessings God has placed in your life, even when things feel messy or…
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#77: Saying Goodbye to Overwhelm and Overthinking
Have you ever felt like your mind just won’t stop spinning — worrying, planning, and second-guessing everything? In this episode, I open up about my own struggle with overwhelm and overthinking during my daughter’s wedding planning and share 15 simple, practical ways to quiet your mind and find...
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#76: Overwhelmed? Let Gratitude and God’s Love Ground You
Ever have one of those mornings where you wake up feeling off…and you’re not even sure why? In this episode, I’m sharing what helped me when life started feeling overwhelming, even though everything on my plate was good. I talk about how easy it is to let good habits slip…and how returning to a...
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#75: Chasing the Wrong Kind of Happy
I used to think happiness came from fitting in, being liked, and checking all the boxes---relationships, achievements, doing what I thought I was “supposed” to do. But deep down, I felt lost, like I was constantly pretending to be someone I wasn’t. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story...
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#74: Stop Waiting. Start Moving. How to Create Momentum in Your Life
Have you ever felt stuck waiting for the perfect time to start something new? In this episode, we’re busting the myth of the perfect moment and talking about how real progress begins—with small, faithful steps. I’ll share how perfectionism and indecision can keep us frozen, and why momentum is…
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#73: Embracing the Unexpected: Trusting God’s Plan
Disappointment stings. Whether you’ve waited and prayed for a job, a healed relationship, or a dream to come true—only to watch it unfold differently than you hoped—it can feel confusing, heavy, and even unfair. But what if there’s a purpose in the unexpected? What if God’s still writing a...
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#72: The Wait isn’t Wasted: Finding Strength, Faith and Peace
Waiting is hard. Whether you're waiting for a breakthrough, an answer to a prayer, or just some clarity about what to do next—it can feel frustrating, discouraging, and even lonely. But what if there was a purpose to the waiting? What if the waiting isn’t wasted time? In this episode, I’m sharing...
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#71: Turning Worry into Wonder: Seeing God in Everyday Moments
Life gets busy, stress creeps in, and before we know it, we’re caught up in the rush—worrying about the next thing on our to-do list. But what if we paused for just a moment? What if, instead of letting worry take over, we chose to look for the little reminders of God’s presence all around us? In...
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#70: Laugh More, Stress Less: Simple Ways to Bring More Fun into Your Life
When was the last time you laughed so hard that you had tears in your eyes? You know, that deep belly laugh where your face hurts from smiling so much? Laughter isn’t just fun—it’s powerful! It boosts your mood, reduces stress, strengthens connections, and even improves your health. In this...
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#69: Your Daughter's Happiness Toolbox: Final Thoughts and Tips
In this episode of Make Happiness Happen, we wrap up this special series by celebrating the incredible progress you made helping your daughter, and the young women in your life, create a foundation of authentic happiness. We quickly review key lessons from tackling bullying to building…
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#68: Raising Resilient Daughters: Navigating Social Media with Confidence
In this episode of Make Happiness Happen, we’re tackling a big topic—building emotional resilience in our teenage daughters (and ourselves!) as they navigate the challenges of social media. Social media can be an incredible tool for connection, but it also comes with pressures, comparisons, and...
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#67: Teaching Teens About Healthy Relationships
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we dive deep into the world of relationships - the kind that lift us up and the kind that weigh us down. I share personal stories from my own journey, highlighting how crucial it is for our daughters to build connections that are supportive,...
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#66: Faith in Action: Guiding Our Daughters to Find Spiritual Strength
In this heartfelt episode of Make Happiness Happen, Shelly dives into the transformative power of faith and how it can be an anchor in life’s storms. Learn practical ways to weave faith into your daily routine through prayer, gratitude, and reflection, and discover how to share this spiritual...
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#65: The Power of Gratitude: A Game-Changer for You and Your Daughter
Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good buzzword—it’s a life-changing practice that can transform your perspective and strengthen your daughter’s resilience. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the incredible power of gratitude. From the science behind how it rewires the brain to creative ways to...
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#64: Helping Teens Navigate Depression and Anxiety
Hello, beautiful friends! 🌟 This week’s episode is a heartfelt dive into a tough but crucial topic: supporting our teens through depression and anxiety. As moms and mentors, it’s heartbreaking to see our kids struggle, but there is hope, healing, and a path forward—and we’re walking it together....
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#63: Finding Calm Amid the Chaos: Managing Stress and Overwhelm
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we dive into a topic that hits close to home for moms and teens alike: stress and overwhelm. From academic pressures and social media perfectionism to the daily chaos of life, our teens are facing a storm of challenges—but there are ways to…
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#62: Standing Strong Against Bullying: Building Resilience and Self-Worth
Bullying is a heartbreaking reality that impacts so many young lives today, especially in our social media-driven world. In this episode, we dive into practical, heartfelt ways to support the teens we care about most. We'll talk about how to recognize the different forms of bullying, why…
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#61: The Blueprint for Building a Life Filled with Authentic Happiness
In this week's episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I’m wrapping up our series on authentic happiness by helping you build a blueprint for creating a joyful, fulfilling life. I’ll tie together all the tools and strategies we’ve explored over the last several weeks—like managing stress,...
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#60: The Power of Positive Relationships: Building Connections That Bring Joy
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re diving into one of the most important ingredients for a life filled with authentic happiness…our relationships. We’ll chat about why positive connections with others are so key to feeling happy and fulfilled, and I’ll share some simple...
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#59: Embrace Your Imperfections: The Power of Self-Compassion
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we dive deep into the transformative power of self-compassion. We live in a world that often pressures us to be perfect, but today, I’m here to remind you that embracing our imperfections is key to finding true peace and happiness. We'll…
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#58: The Healing Power of Forgiveness: Unlocking Peace and Happiness
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re talking about something that can be pretty difficult but also incredibly freeing. Today we’re talking about forgiveness. Forgiveness is one of those topics that can stir up a lot of emotions. It’s something we probably all know we should...
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#57: Count Your Blessings: How Gratitude Changes Everything
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we're diving deep into one of the most transformative tools for creating peace and joy in our lives: gratitude. We’ll explore what gratitude really means and how practicing it daily can shift our focus from scarcity to abundance, helping us…
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#56: Harnessing the Power of Mindset: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality
In this week's episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re diving deep into the power of mindset. Your mindset is kind of like the lens you see the world through, and it shapes everything—from your relationships to your career and even your personal happiness. We’ll talk about the...
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#55: The Secret to Less Stress and More Happiness
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re diving into a topic I’m sure we all know too well—stress. We’ll explore the stress cycle, how it sneaks into our daily lives, and most importantly, how to break free from it. Stress doesn’t have to control you, and today, I’m sharing...
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#54: Authentic Happiness: What is it and how do you create it?
In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, we’re going back to the very foundation of what it means to live a life filled with authentic happiness. We’ll explore the difference between fleeting pleasures that leave us feeling unfulfilled and the deep, lasting joy that comes from…
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#53: Relationships are like flowers. Don’t forget to water them!
Hey friends! In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I’m taking inspiration from the flower pots on my front porch to chat with you about something we all need to think about—how we’re nurturing the important things in our lives. Whether it’s our relationships with others or the way...
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#52: Hug the ones you love
Take a moment and hug the ones you love today! Give a virtual hug to those who don’t live close. Let the people you care about know how much you care about them! We as humans are designed for community. We need to know that we matter, that we are loved and appreciated. So take a moment to show…
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#51: It's our One-Year Anniversary! Come celebrate with us!
In this special one-year anniversary episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I invite you to join me in celebrating a year full of growth, gratitude, and dream-chasing. We've hit nearly 1,000 downloads and 50 episodes—can you believe it? It's all because of you and I'm so grateful! I'm...
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#50: Flashback: Don’t be a Squashed Squirrel
We’re coming up on our One Year Anniversary which means it’s the perfect time for a flashback episode. Join me as we step back in time to one of my favorite episodes. Do you struggle making decisions? Do you feel pressure to make the right decision? Does making a “wrong” decision make you feel…
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#49: Flashback: Get to know Shelly
We’re coming up on our One Year Anniversary which means it’s the perfect time for a flashback episode. Join me as we step back in time so I can re-introduce myself. If you’re new to the podcast or you just want to get to know me a little bit better, listen in to today’s episode. As always, thank...
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#48: What spills from your cup?
Imagine you have a cup in your hand and someone bumps into you. What spills out? Whatever is inside your cup. The same goes for what you have inside of you. So the question is, when life bumps into you (and trust me it will) what will spill out? That’s what we’re going to talk about in this…
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#47: Bye Bye Negative Thoughts
Have you ever had a negative thought pop into your head out of nowhere? You know the ones, like hey stupid…what’d you do that for? Are you going to just keep making the same mistakes over and over? Are you ever going to learn? Have you ever noticed how they tend to be the same thoughts day after...
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#46: Do you have a support staff?
Do you have a support staff? Do you have people around you who you know will be there when you need them? When you just need someone to lean on for support? When you need a shoulder to cry on for comfort? When you need someone to listen without any judgment? That’s what we’re going to talk about...
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#45: Goodbye self-sabotage. Hello self-belief!
If you really want to live a life filled with authentic happiness you need to be willing to work on yourself. In this episode, we explore the courage and vulnerability it takes to do that. I share insights from a couple of my favorite resources and I get vulnerable and read a raw and honest entry...
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#44: The Power of Breathing for Stress Relief. Yep, it’s true!
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Well, if you are, you’re not alone! In today’s episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I’m sharing one of my favorite tips for reducing your stress level almost immediately. And as a bonus, it’s super easy! Are you ready? Listen now to learn this super…
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#43: Is it time to press reset?
Does your body feel tired? Does your brain need a break? In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I share simple yet powerful tips to help you relax, refresh, and rejuvenate. From the benefits of stepping outside into nature to the importance of finding a hobby that brings you joy,...
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#42: Words have Power
Have you ever thought about the power of your words? I’m sure most of us have heard the phrase sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me. I remember saying that to myself as a child when someone was being mean or saying something that hurt my feelings. I even tried to…
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#41: Your Power Playlist
Are you going through a challenging time? Are you finding it challenging to stay positive? To feel happy? In this podcast episode I’m going to share with you one of my favorite Happiness Tools, my Power Play List. I know, I know. It sounds like we’re jumping straight back into 80’s. They were the...
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#40: Step into your tomorrow today.
If you’re of saying things like “when I lose the weight, I’ll buy a new dress” or “when I get that promotion, I’ll take a vacation” or “when I retire, I’ll learn to quilt” you’re not alone! In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll walk you through the steps to create your future self now! It’s easy,...
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#39: Something really cool just happened and I had to tell you about it!
As you probably know by now, I’m a believer in Jesus. I know that Jesus is real but sometimes I forget exactly what that means. Well today…I was reminded. Jesus showed up in a really unique way and I just had to share it with you! I know there seems to be a lot of evil in this world right now and...
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#38: Are you defined by adversity?
Hello friends and welcome to the Make Happiness Happen podcast. Today we’re talking about adversity and the difference between letting it define you or refine you. This is an episode you don’t want to miss so jump in and listen. Your Happiness Coach, Shelly
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#37: If there was a button that would show you all truth, would you push it?
Hello friends and welcome to the Make Happiness Happen podcast. I’m your host Shelly and today I have a question for you. If there was a button that would show you the whole truth and nothing but the truth, even the truth you didn’t yet believe or didn’t want to believe, would you push it? That’s...
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#36: Vision board got you overwhelmed?
Have you ever heard that one of the best ways to be successful in life is to create a vision board? If you’re not familiar with vision boards they actually can be a lot of fun to create. But here’s the thing. For some of us, vision boards can be very overwhelming. For some of us, creating a…
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#35: Be a ray of sunshine
Have you ever tried to convince someone that your way was the right way and their way was the wrong way? Or that your idea was the right idea and their idea was the wrong idea? The harder you push, the harder they resist, the harder they push back. So why is that? Well, maybe it’s because we want...
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#34: Ask Me Anything: How can I be happy when I just found out my spouse is having an affair?
Today I’m answering a question that was submitted to our Question Box. How can I be happy when I just found out my spouse is having an affair? It’s an experience I’ve been though, a situation I have lived through. I hope with so I hope my response is helpful. If you have a question you’d like my...
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Are you tired of putting on a fake smile? Of pretending you’re happy when you’re really not? Are you ready to stop chasing happiness and create it instead?This world we live in wants us to believe we need to buy something new or bigger or better to be happy, but guess what? That’s NOT real. That’s what inauthentic happiness.Real authentic happiness comes from within. It comes from noticing and appreciating the good things in your life. It comes from saying thank you to your creator. It comes from believing that everything in your life can be used for good, to make you stronger and more courageous.The Make Happiness Happen podcast is going to help you learn how to create authentic happiness in YOUR life.We’ll talk about the importance of gratitude and faith. We’ll learn about different tools to help you cultivate real authentic happiness. Things like a daily gratitude journal, prayer, essential oils and even a cool technique called tapping.So…are you ready to stop faking it and be
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Are you tired of putting on a fake smile? Of pretending you’re happy when you’re really not? Are you ready to stop chasing happiness and create it instead?This world we live in wants us to believe we need to buy something new or bigger or better to be happy, but guess what? That’s NOT real. That’s...
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