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Practical Positivity

Practical Positivity

Sophie Cliff 300 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

Practical Positivity is a weekly podcast hosted by Sophie Cliff, also known as The Joyful Coach. Each episode offers tips on how to squeeze more joy out of everyday life, attitude hacks to boost confidence and security, and a dose of practical positivity. The show encourages listeners to subscribe for regular uplifting content.

Episodes

Episode 365: How to make this summer feel as joyful and magical as your childhood summers
Episode 365: How to make this summer feel as joyful and magical as your childhood summers Jul 20, 2026 27:27 Remember when summer used to feel full of magic, joy and potential? When did that stop? And can we get any of the magic back? That's what I'm exploring in today's episode…   Download your free values guide   Find Your Thing waiting list   More Great Days Club waiting list   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Yo
Episode 364: 7 signs you're living someone else's definition of success
Episode 364: 7 signs you're living someone else's definition of success Jul 6, 2026 24:12 Today I'm sharing 7 signs you're living someone else's definition of success - along with the steps you can take if you resonate with any of them!   Download your free values guide   Find Your Thing waiting list   More Great Days Club waiting list   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse
Episode 363: A big mid-year catch up
Episode 363: A big mid-year catch up Jun 29, 2026 39:46 We're almost at the halfway point of the year and I'm sharing a big fat catch up, reflecting on my 2026 so far, and my goals for the next 6 months!   Download your free Shed the Should guide   Find Your Thing waiting list   More Great Days Club waiting list   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, a
Episode 362: 5 shoulds I'm shedding this summer
Episode 362: 5 shoulds I'm shedding this summer Jun 22, 2026 26:18 It's the last week of our Shed the Should campaign and the first week of summer, so in today's episode, I'm sharing 5 shoulds I'm shedding this summer…   Download your free Shed the Should guide   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiec
Episode 361: 5 things I've learned from Shed the Should
Episode 361: 5 things I've learned from Shed the Should Jun 15, 2026 23:10 In today's episode I'm sharing the 5 lessons I've learned so far from running the Shed the Should campaign - warning, I get passionate in this one!!!   A better second half workshop   Download your free Shed the Should guide   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Ever
Episode 360: 5 strategies to help you shed the should
Episode 360: 5 strategies to help you shed the should Jun 8, 2026 19:37 We're continuing our Shed the Should campaign today, and I'm sharing 5 strategies to help you start letting go of the obligations and expectations that don't serve you, so that you can start reclaiming your joy.  Download your free Shed the Should guide Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Inf
Episode 359: Can shedding the should help us find more joy?
Episode 359: Can shedding the should help us find more joy? Jun 1, 2026 27:08 An exciting episode today as I'm announcing my brand new campaign, Shed the Should! I'm talking about how obligation, comparison and expectation keeps us stuck, and how doing the things we think we 'should' gets in the way of building a joyful life.   Download your free Shed the Should guide   Listen to me on Liz's podcast   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more B
Episode 358: How to actually start enjoying life again
Episode 358: How to actually start enjoying life again May 25, 2026 22:45 This episode is for anyone who feels like they have a beautiful life, but are struggling to actually enjoy it. I explore the psychology behind why we miss joy when it's right there in front of us, and I share some tips to help you savour the joy.   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse M
Episode 357: Three questions that can help you figure out what you actually want
Episode 357: Three questions that can help you figure out what you actually want May 18, 2026 24:39 Today I'm showing up with my coaching hat on and asking you some powerful questions that can help you figure out what you actually want. Be warned: we go deep!   Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
Episode 356: The joy of inconvenience - could "friction-maxxing" make us happier?
Episode 356: The joy of inconvenience - could "friction-maxxing" make us happier? May 11, 2026 27:05 Today I'm talking about "friction-maxxing" and exploring the idea that our desire for convenience might actually be diluting our joy.  Subscribe to my Substack    CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
Episode 355: It's okay if your definition of success has changed
Episode 355: It's okay if your definition of success has changed May 4, 2026 31:53 In today's episode I'm exploring success, and more specifically, why and how our definition of it might change over time.    Sign up for The Confidence Classes   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com 
Episode 354: The psychology of confidence (and why we struggle with it)
Episode 354: The psychology of confidence (and why we struggle with it) Apr 27, 2026 36:50 Confidence: what is it, why is it important, and why do we struggle with it? That's what I'm unpacking in today's episode, as well as sharing some tips from psychology research to help you build more confidence.    Sign up for The Confidence Classes   CONTACT SOPHIE:   Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyda

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