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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
  • Weathering change — resilience in relationships and uncertainty
    Apr 13 2026

    One place where our resilience is often tested the most…is in our relationships.

    Because if there’s one place in life where things don’t stay predictable… it’s here.

    Relationships shift. People change. Expectations evolve. And emotions… well, they move like weather.

    And just like the autumn season we’re sitting in right now, those changes can feel subtle one moment… and quite strong the next.

    You might have a warm, easy conversation in the afternoon… and then find yourself navigating tension or misunderstanding by the evening.

    And so the question becomes: how do we stay steady… when everything around us feels like it’s moving?

    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 resilience – 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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    15 mins
  • The work no one sees – and why it matters
    Apr 6 2026

    Resilience is not built in the moments that everyone sees. It’s not built in the breakthrough, the milestone, or the big visible win.

    Resilience is built in the quiet. In the repetition. In the ordinary, often unnoticed moments of your life.

    And I think this is one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of resilience.

    Over the last episode, we began to gently reframe what resilience really means — not as hardness, not as pushing through, but as flexibility. As responsiveness. As the quiet strength that allows you to bend without breaking.

    In this episode, I want to take that conversation a little deeper.

    Last episode was about softening the surface… This episode is about strengthening what sits beneath 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 resilience – 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
  • The strength of softness — redefining resilience
    Mar 30 2026

    Over the past few years, the word resilience has become something we hear often.

    We’re told to be resilient in our work, in our relationships, in our health, and in the face of uncertainty. It’s often spoken about as something we should strive for — almost like a badge of honour.

    But the way resilience is commonly understood can sometimes feel… heavy.

    It can sound like pushing through no matter what. Like staying strong at all costs. Like not letting anything affect you.

    And if we’re honest, that version of resilience can be exhausting.

    In this episode, I want to gently explore a different perspective.

    One that feels softer, more sustainable, and ultimately more human.

    Because what if resilience isn’t about hardness at all?

    What if resilience is about responsiveness?

    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 resilience – 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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