Joyful-Souls with Tracey Benson

The holidays can be a tricky time. 

For some of us, navigating these months can add a lot of unnecessary stress, particularly when it comes to choosing those perfect presents that will wow your loved ones. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing a few tips that have helped me stay organized this year, as well as how the concept of love languages has personally aided me in regards to gift-giving.  

To hear more, tune in to Episode 29 of Joyful-Souls!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• An introduction to today’s topic on gift-giving during the holidays (1:20)
• Why understanding someone’s love language can help you when deciding what to get them (2:43)
• Why giving your loved ones presents they genuinely want creates a deeper connection between you and them (6:02)
• Ideas for those who enjoy giving gifts rather than receiving them (8:07)

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Today’s episode is a bit of a heavy one. 

I recently lost two friends of mine within the personal development circle and have taken some time to collect my thoughts on all of it. Reflection has been rampant in mourning and the one thing that’s been pressing on my mind lately is how grateful I am for the people around me.

On the show today, I want to share why I’m so passionate about practicing gratitude, particularly through adversity, why learning to live in the moment is beneficial for us in the long run, as well as some ways to ensure we never live with regrets. 

To hear more, tune in to Episode 28 of Joyful-Souls! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How grieving the loss of my friends made me realize what I was taking for granted (1:28)
• Why dedicating more time to our loved ones can alleviate our regrets (4:03)
• The effect it leaves on the people closest to us to show them we care (6:36)
• What I’ve been reflecting on after losing these individuals (7:39)
• The responsibility we have during conflict in our relationships (9:16)
• Why it’s so important to stay connected with the people in our lives (12:24)

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These past couple of weeks have been a little tough. 

I’ve unfortunately had to put my dog of eleven years down and have been taking some time to say goodbye to him. Caring for a pet, particularly a dog, is one of the most fulfilling, educational, and loving ventures you can embark on and there is so much we can stand to learn from animals. 

In this episode, I’ll be sharing a few of the things I’m grateful for in regards to the dogs I’ve owned over the years, why this holiday season has been an especially emotional time for me personally, and why bringing a pet into your home is an overall blessing. 

To hear more, tune in to Episode 27 of Joyful-Souls!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• What I’m grateful for in regards to my dog who recently passed away (3:32)
• What made me reminisce on my first pet during my gratitude meditation (6:09)
• Why owning a dog, in particular, is such a blessing (8:00)
• A question for my listeners — What in our lives are we taking for granted? (9:44)
• Why I get particularly emotional about this topic during the holidays (12:35)
• The benefits of adopting a furry family member this season (14:52)

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This year has been one of the most challenging yet, and with our lives shifting so dramatically over the past several months, it’s been all the more difficult to slow down and truly take inventory of the world around us. One thing I’m so grateful to have learned this year is the beauty behind slowing down. As someone who has always lived a relatively ‘fast’ life, this was such a necessary skill I needed to work on and has helped me to improve the quality of every aspect of my life.    

I’ve had the energy to dedicate space to my career and my close relationships, and have used this time as a way to reflect on how far I’ve come within my own personal growth. In this episode, I’m going to share how stopping to smell the roses has really benefited me over the last year, why it’s important to incorporate levity and play into our lives, and why developing the right mindset is a key component to achieving personal success. 

To learn more, tune in to Episode 26 of Joyful-Souls!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• The pros and cons of living a fast life & How my view has shifted on doing this (2:16)
• How slowing down helped me cultivate stronger and more meaningful relationships (5:56)
• Why we need to ‘take inventory’ in our own lives (8:28)
• Why we need to incorporate play into our work lives (10:21)
• How focusing on my coaching career has benefited me over the last ten years (12:21)
• Why slowing down has reframed my perspective towards my clients (15:19) 

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As the year is slowly drawing to a close, many out there have taken this time in isolation to reflect and refocus on what is truly important to us. In today’s episode, I’m going to be sharing my take on how we can bring in the New Year with a sense of pride and excitement and how we can focus on our goals in spite of all the upcoming holiday stress! 

I’ll be talking about how I’ve seen the restrictions of Covid-19 affect those around me, how we can harness our courage in the face of adversity, and why next year is one we should be bringing in with curiosity rather than dread. 

To hear more, tune in to Episode 25 of Joyful-Souls!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Why the holidays tend to take precedence over our goals at the end of the year (1:54)
• Advice for how we can meet our holiday expectations and still finish the year on a strong note (3:49)
• Why planning is so important when working under time constraints (4:02)
• How I’ve seen the loss of commute time affect people within my life (5:46)
• Why some couples have chosen to work on their relationship during isolation (6:53)
• Why I’ve neglected to prioritize the ‘musts’ in my life (8:38)
• How I’m going to make my health and fitness a priority (9:55)
• What I challenge my listeners to ask themselves in preparation for the New Year (11:45)

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