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This Year's Word with Courtney Symes

This Year's Word with Courtney Symes

By: Courtney Symes
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Imagine if a single word could change your life. This was a theory Courtney wanted to test a few years ago when, instead of setting New Year’s resolutions, she selected a Word of the Year to live her life by. Join Courtney as she shares her Word of the Year experiences with you in this podcast series.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • How does persistence show up in your relationships?
    Jun 16 2026

    One of the most common misconceptions about relationships is that healthy relationships should be easy.

    That if we find the right people, everything should flow effortlessly.

    But the longer we live, the more we learn that's not quite how relationships work.

    Because relationships are living things.

    They grow.

    They change.

    They evolve.

    And just like gardens, they require tending.

    Today, I want to explore the role persistence plays in our relationships.

    Not persistence as endurance.

    Not persistence as tolerating unhealthy behaviour.

    But persistence as commitment.

    As care.

    As choosing connection even when it would be easier to withdraw.

    If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on persistence – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month!

    Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day.

    All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!

    Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.

    Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.

    Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.

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    10 mins
  • Where are you being asked to persist?
    Jun 10 2026

    The great thing about persistence is that we don’t have to wait very long before life offers up an opportunity to practice it!

    In our last episode, we explored what persistence actually means.

    Not persistence as hustle. Not persistence as pushing ourselves relentlessly. But persistence as the quiet decision to keep showing up for what matters.

    Today, I'd like to take that conversation a little deeper.

    Because once we understand persistence, the next question becomes:

    Where is life currently inviting us to practice it?

    If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on persistence – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month!

    Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day.

    All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!

    Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.

    Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.

    Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.

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    13 mins
  • What does persistence mean to you?
    Jun 3 2026

    If you've ever started something with enthusiasm only to find your motivation fading a few weeks later, you're not alone.

    Most of us love the feeling of beginnings. New goals. New plans. Fresh energy. We enjoy the excitement of possibility.

    But persistence?

    Persistence lives in a different part of the journey.

    Persistence is what carries us forward after the excitement wears off.

    It's what keeps us taking small steps when progress feels invisible.

    It's what helps us continue showing up when things don't go according to plan.

    This month, we're exploring the word Persistence, and in today's episode, I want to begin at the beginning.

    What does persistence actually mean?

    And perhaps even more importantly...

    What does persistence mean to you?

    Because while we often think we understand this word, the truth is that each of us carries our own definition of it—shaped by our experiences, beliefs, successes, disappointments, and hopes.

    So today, let's explore persistence together.

    Not as a productivity tool.

    Not as a personality trait.

    But as a way of moving through life.

    If the content of today’s episode has piqued your interest, I have something very special for you. I have created 30 Journal Prompts, similar to the ones mentioned throughout this episode on persistence – that’s one life-changing prompt for you to work on every day over the next month!

    Just imagine how much growth you can unlock over the next 30 days if you keep the momentum going and commit to answering one prompt a day.

    All you need to do to get these thought-provoking prompts is leave a positive rating and review for this podcast, take a screenshot of your review and email it to: courtney@alittlepinkbook.com and I’ll email you the prompts!

    Check out my courses: Magical Mornings and Joyful Journaling Journey, as well as my book, A Year of Love: Finding peace one day at a time.

    Grab your FREE How to Ask Someone if They're Ok Conversation Starters and FREE Journaling Guide with 100+ prompts here.

    Read more on my blog, or connect with me on Facebook.

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    17 mins
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