TODAY IS A GOOD DAY TO

Behind the scenes of my international athlete's life on my way to Paris 2024, and mindset tips I use while facing personal challenges. The 4 topics of this month’s episode are the following :   3min40: Less is more : why is “resting” as important as “working” ? (include the annoucement this is my last podcast episode before next season). 18min34 : Should we always feel happy every day while chasing our goals ? 27min30 : What’s one silly & fun way to decrease stress level in our body ? 34min40 : What’s one emotional perspective to remember to help us hold on, when we’re going through a difficult moment ?   The extract of Alexi Pappas Rule of thirds, from her interview on Rich Roll podcast : https://youtube.com/shorts/cKndqq0CsRc?si=osJVzYzWuB-n7sFt  The extract of Kobe Bryant's answer during his interview with Jay Shetty : https://youtu.be/U9hkls2HpZI?si=0GIcAPv96_0PJGZ_  

5/1/24 • 40:46

Behind the scenes of my international athlete's life on my way to Paris 2024, and mindset tips I use while facing personal challenges. The 3 topics of this month’s episode are the following : What’s one way to unpack and overcome our fear(s) ? What’s one way to start practicing self love, and why does it matter ? Let’s talk about grief.   Youtube extract shared in this video from Andrew Garfield : (starts 04min4) d78419763f16976d96cf39c487299292 

3/31/24 • 47:22

Behind the scenes of my international athlete's life on my way to Paris 2024, and mindset tips I use while facing personal challenges. What you’ll find in this month’s episode: 00.00 to 04.42 : introduction 04.42 to 17.54 : topic 1 on : What is one way to become a better leader in a team even if you’re not the captain ? 17.54 to 33.14 : topic 2 on : Performance Anxiety: How much « remembering to have fun » is an important approach to increase your performance level ? 33.14 to 42.08 : topic 3 : Undereated opinion : practice giving yourself grace after making a mistake. 42.08 to 43.09 : final 3 inner work questions 43.09 to the end : outro

2/29/24 • 44:39

What you'll find in this month's episode : 00.00 to 03.15 : introduction of the episode 03.15 to 08.30 : lesson 1 of 2023 which is : "after every breakdown comes the biggest breakthrough." 08.30 to 15.40 : lesson 2 of 2023 which is : "Remember things don’t happen to you they happen for you." 15.40 to 19.55 : lesson 3 of 2023 which is : "In order to protect your mental health, focus on you and don't compare yourself to other people." 19.55 to 20.50 : The final 3 questions for you to help you to reflect over your 2023 and 2024. 20.50 to 22.10 : outroduction  

1/30/24 • 22:11

What you'll find in this month's episode :  00.00 to 04.02: Introduction 04.02 to 14.42 :  Key topic 1 on "Why is it deeply important to be aware of the sacrifices you get to do, if you really want to reach your goals and become happier daily ?" 14.42 to 33.05 : Key topic 2 on, "How to understand, control and overcome our emotions a bit better ?" 33.05 to 36.30 key topic 3 on, "How to get better at being less nervous during high pressured moments ?" 36.30 to 37.20 : Final 3 questions for you to practice inner work 37.20 to the end : outro Dr Brené Brown's templates : https://brenebrown.com/read-along-resources/ Dr Brené Brown's book Atlas of the Heart : https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/ Dr Brené Brown's Tedx Talk on Vunerability : https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=3kfx6bBgsSP3UayZ Quote from key topic 2 : "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world". -Ludwig Wittgenstein  

12/31/23 • 38:47

What you'll find in this episode :-00.00 to 03.55 : introduction and presentation of this podcast -3.55 to 20.15 : topic 1 about "How to wake up feeling more joyful during your every day life ?" -20.20 to 31.05 : topic 2 about "How to increase our feeling of belonging in a group ?" -31.05 to 40.35 : topic 4 about "How to protect your relationship / friendship when you an intense schedule or different priorities ?" -40.35 to 41.35 : the finale 3 questions of the episode. -41.35 to end : outro The youtube video about gratitude: https://youtu.be/SLx9rL2DEfE?si=yB0kPj-krP1GQPJ3 My 2 podcast episodes about gratitude (10 minutese each) :  1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rXgVk72Mp00SXYMMlSccW?si=1d89d9f803714225 2:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YxxZ2U8gm0OdBJtpNSW4m?si=d2d8381f336542a1    

11/30/23 • 42:44

About this month's episode:  00.00 - 03.50 : introduction of myself, the podcast’s purpose and the 4 topics of this month’s episode. 03.51 – 18.53 : topic 1 on “what’s one first step to bounce back from difficult situations ?” 18.55 – 28.45 : topic 2 on “how to go through challenges more peacefully ?” 28.45 – 29.22 : audio extract with Morgan Freeman from the movie Evan Almighty about God giving you opportunities. You can find the youtube extract here : https://youtu.be/953pSxnhoZc 29.26 - 33.45 : topic 3 on “how to get better at asking for what you want and putting yourself first ?” 33.50 – 48.57 : topic 4 on “how to overcome your fears ?” 48.57 – 49.45 : the final 3 inner work questions of this month. 49.45 – 51.05 : outro   Hi Champions! Welcome back on « Today is a good day to » that is becoming for this year a special« this month is a good month to » where every month i am taking you for an exclusive journey behind the scenes of my preparation towards Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The purpose of this podcast format is sharing with you mindset tips & personal thoughts that i personally use when I’m facing difficult situations, with the desire to helping you grow your mind, develop your mental strength and become the best version of yourself! Friendly reminder : the several tips I’m sharing are NOT magic tricks to make you happy forever, neither tricks to learn so that you will never be sad nor struggle a day in your life anymore. That’s impossible. The sole purpose of sharing these performance tips with you it is to give you some mindset tools you can practice, (thus, yes, mindset is a practice) in order to navigate your daily life a bit better.That’s it! And of course; every piece of advice I’m going to share are not the only way to work on one situation, they are one way. This isn’t a 3h mindset masterclass on one specific mindset theme, this is a humble podcast episode. If you’re enjoying this podcast and you’d like to let me know or if you have any question about something I shared, or feedback you want to share, you can send me a personal message on my Instagram page @happy_lucie_, I deeply hope you’ll find anything I’m sharing helpful. With tender, love, and care, Lucie

10/31/23 • 51:37

Welcome back on this podcast where every month I'm taking on a very special journey behind the scenes of my preparation towards Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Every month I'll talk about 3 topics related with personal situations that happened to me during the month prior, as well as thoughts and tips I used to help me get through it. What are the 3 topics we talk about in this first episode ? 1: How to mentally deal with injuries ? And more than that : how to deal with unforeseen situations that are (very) bothering?  A : I consider things don’t happen to me, they happen *for* me. B :  I asked myself « what are good things this unforeseen situation allows me to get ? » 😄 ask yourself « how is this situation allowing me to grow ? What are new things I can learn and practice thanks to that situation ? »  2: How to feel confident when you have to be good / to perform at important situations? A: Remember past difficult situations similar as the one you’re going through that you succeeded at overcoming. B: Find a way to get into your own zone. 😄 Don’t just get ready, stay ready. 3 : How to feel calmer and decrease your stress level during anxious situations? A: Focus on one or two simple tasks.   If you want to let me know how practicing these tips went for you or just say hi, you can dm me on instagram with the biggest pleasure @happy_lucie_  Until next month my friend,  Work hard, dream big, and never give up!    

9/30/23 • 39:45

Today is episode number 50 !! 🥳💃 Thank you so much for being on this journey with me ! Your presence means the whole world to me. The self awareness questions of the day is :  How often are you allowing yourself to put yourself first and when are you actually thinking that you should be putting yourself first more in these situations ? When do you really want to set your boundaries and prioritize your needs, yourself, your desires over other people's ?  Checking-in reminder of the day : "if I say yes, am I gonna be present with a joyful heart or with a angry heart ? " 👉I'm taking a break from releasing episodes for August and the beginning of September because I'll be away with the French National Team. I can't give you a date of when I'll be back, but I'll be back !  🙏Please take good care of you in the meantime, because you can, you matter.  Ok bye now, you are amazing !  With all my love, Lucie  💙

7/31/22 • 11:20

The self-awareness question of the day : in average, how often are you having thoughts like « i’m not pretty enough » i’m not capable enough, i’m not smart enough, i’m not funny enough, i’m not worthy enough, and overall i’m not enough ?> The audio extract of the day : Scooter Braun as a guest on Lewis Howes' podcast "the School of Greatness" : https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GA1YpBkyrDrSELbwOUXcf?si=da189596545a428f 👉 The 5 points I mention :   the root of our ego is the fear of not being enough. A personal example about how i’m practicing reminding myself that I am enough. A disclaimer : understanding that you are enough doesn’t mean you’re absolutely satisfied with where you are in your life. Your mistakes do not define you.  An audio extract about how perfectly imperfect you are. (with Scooter Braun)

7/20/22 • 12:19

Self awareness question of the day : How comfortable are you in your body ?  The instagram account I mentionned in this episode : https://www.instagram.com/victoriagarrick/

7/17/22 • 11:00

Self-awareness questions of the day :  How do you to practice self acceptance ? Or how would you wanna to practice it more ? (you'll find other questions within the 7 principles I'm sharing) Book of the day :  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39736045-love-for-imperfect-things "Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection" by Haemin Sunim. The extract I read:  «  It’s okay that you have flaws, how could our lives be as clean and white as a blank sheet of paper ? Life naturally takes a toll on our bodies, our minds, our relationships. Rather than choosing a life in which you do nothing for fear of making a mistake, choose a life that improves through failure and pain. And shout out loud to your struggling self : I love you so much. » The picture I'm refering to about wishing we were somebody else : 

7/13/22 • 15:07

Self-awareness questions of the day :  How does self acceptance looks like for you ? If you’d ask yourself « do i accept myself ? » what would you answer ? And why ? Do you often compare yourself to others ? For which situation do you compare yourself to others ? Is it bringing you up or is it tiring you down ? Do you sometimes wish you were somebody else ? Do you judge yourself often ? When you look at yourself in the mirror , what are the words you to yourself ?  How would you define self acceptance for you ? Audio of the day :  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce4WXL0OExB/  " I say this with love because i have realise some truths : I am not intimidating, you are intimidated. There's a difference. I don't take up too much space, you're just used to people playing small. My inner light is not too bright, you're just used to dimming your own. I am not mean not aggressive, I am honest and assertive and that makes you uncomfortable. And I do not make you uncomfortable, my presence challenges your comfort. All of that is YOURS, I will not be less for you to feel better about yourself. Own your stuff."   

7/10/22 • 10:26

Self-awareness question of the day : When was the last time you learned something new ?  In this episode I share with you a mindset tips to help you increase your self-esteem, re-balance your mental health and get a boost of happiness. xxx

7/6/22 • 06:58

Self-awareness questions of the day :  How does your self talk looks like lately ? Are you talking to yourself more like your best friend ? Your biggest ennemy ? Like a good friend ? Like someone you don’t appreciate that much ? Or something else ? 🌟JOURNALING QUESTIONS : 🌟 Are the words i’m saying to myself right now helping my plant grow , or is it gonna kill my plant ? You can even go further and decide what kind of seed you want your plant to be. A self acceptance seed, a self confidence, a self esteem seed, a motivation seed, and take care of it every day. what can i do today to help my seed of self confidence grow ? What can I do today that would be a big win ? What deserves my energy today ? How can I take one small step towards a goal that feels out of reach ? Audio extract of the day : Jessica Alba on Jay Shetty's podcast ON purpose : https://on-purpose-with-jay-shetty.simplecast.com/episodes/jessica-alba-on-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-perfectionism-to-live-your-best-life-qfZ19VxW Instragram video of the audio : https://www.instagram.com/p/CfeHBUPPirj/  

7/3/22 • 11:38

Self awareness question of the day : How often do you try to supress some of your feelings ? To pretend they aren't here ? How often do you tend to believe you're doing life wrong when you're going through hard times ? How often do you think there is something weird or wrong with you if you're not feeling happy ? How often do you think you you shouldn't feel that feeling, it's not good for me feeling that ?  Audio extract of the day :  Glennon Doyle's -audio- book Untamed : https://untamedbook.com/  Glennon Doyle's podcast : We Can Do Hard Things : http://wecandohardthingspodcast.com/ If you want more help to deal with and understand your emotions a bit better you can check out my podcast season on Emotions. Scroll down past episodes to find it ! xxx

6/26/22 • 09:48

In this episode I share with you fun facts about our thoughts and a technic to help you improving your self talk. xxx Questions of the day : - Do you know how many thoughts we have per day on average ? - Do you know what's the percentage of how many of our thoughts will be the exact same one tomorrow ? - Do you know why saying "mindset is a muscle" is true ? Book of the day : Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty : https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/ Jay Shetty's instagram account : https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/ Jay Shetty's podcast : "On Purpose " https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-purpose-with-jay-shetty/id1450994021    

6/22/22 • 11:04

Self-awareness questions of the day : What is one thing important to you that you've been neglecting a bit lately ? What is a goal that you have that you gave up on ? What is the "mount everest" you wanna climb ?  Quote of the day :  "what do you do when things get tough ? Right foot, left foot, breathe, repeat."  Speech extract of the day :   d78419763f16976d96cf39c487299292 

6/19/22 • 09:35

The purpose of today' special episode is to raise awareness about suicide and suicidal thoughts because this is something so many of us experience. Every year, 800 000 people die by suicide in the world meaning that every 40 seconds a life is taken away. In this episode I'm sharing about my personal experience with suicidal thoughts and depression aiming to help you have hopes again that changes are possible; aiming to help you get ride of the shame going through depression or having suicidal thoughts can create. You are not alone and what you are going through is valid and valuable. If you want to talk about anything with someone in a safe environment you can send me a DM on instagram @happy_lucie_ or by email together_happylucie@hotmail.com.  IF YOU NEED TO TALK WITH A THERAPIST OR REACH OUT FOR PROFESSIONAL HELP & SUPPORT : here are some numbers or websites you can check out. You are not alone and healing gets easier when we start talking about what's going on. 💙⬇️ - (WORLDWIDE) : Better Help https://www.betterhelp.com/   /YourDoctorOnline : https://yourdoctors.online/   - 1st Worldwide website with phone numbers :https://optimistminds.com/free-text-counselling/ - 2nd Worldwide website with phone numbers : https://www.therapyroute.com/article/helplines-suicide-hotlines-and-crisis-lines-from-around-the-world - FOR THE UK :  You can text Mind helpline at 86463 to ask for advice regarding mental health problems, where to find further help and what treatment options are out there. You can call THE MIX  : https://www.themix.org.uk/ anyone under 25 can access the free online counselling chat from The Mix. They offer 1-to-1 chat, a crisis messenger or a free telephone number. They deal with the following concerns: sex and relationships, mental health, your body, money, work and study, safety and lifestyle. - UK / IRELAND: You can contact a samaritan and talk about what bothers you most. Your phone call will be completely anonymous and you will speak with a trained volunteer that will not judge you or tell you what to do. You either call Samaritans at 116 123 or send them an email at  jo@samaritans.uk    -  FREE SERVICES (USA) If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.  - (USA) 1-800-273- or text TALK at 8255  : If mental health difficulties are leading you to consider suicide or think about death often, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s national network of local crisis centers. This 24-hour hotline is available to anyone in crisis and provides free and confidential emotional support and crisis intervention. - FREE SERVICES IN FRANCE : call 3114 if you have suicidal thoughts, available 24/24h 7j/7 : https://3114.fr/ - AUSTRALIA : Lifeline Australia : call 13 11 14 . They are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. - NETHERLANDS : Suicide prevention numbers : call 113 or 0800 0113 : https://www.113.nl/english  Your life matters and you are loved.   

6/15/22 • 18:50

Self awareness question of the day : How often do you say sentences like « sorry i’m late », « sorry i’m answering only now » « sorry i wasn’t available before » « sorry for disturbing you », « sorry it’s a long text », « sorry i’m taking your time », « sorry it’s random », « sorry i’m venting » « sorry to annoy you with my stories » , sorry sorry sorry ? 

6/12/22 • 10:15

The purpose of today’s episode is to help you building a more positive self talk, being kinder to your mind, but also increasing your self confidence and motivation.

6/8/22 • 08:28

Audio extract of the day : Tim Grover as a guest on Lewis Howes' podcast The School Of Greatness : https://youtu.be/URBPD_HSQcc Quote of the day : "It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success." -Lionel Messi Self awareness question of the day : what is a moment where you went back to the bottom of the mountain, but THAT was the best thing happening to you ?

6/5/22 • 13:09

How often do you tell yourself or other people : "today was the worst day ever" ?     

6/1/22 • 11:37

Self awareness questions of the day : How often do you take a moment during your day to pause and to say thank you for someone or something in your life that brough you joy ? What do I wanna say thank you for ? In another words, what I am grateful for ? What happened to me today that brough me joy ? What made me smile today ? What made my day a little easier ? A little more comfortable ? What are some things that happened in your life recently you don’t want to take for granted ?  But it’s not just about WHAT it’s also about WHO : Who do you wanna say thank you to ? Who is someone in your life right now you are grateful to have ? Who is someone in your life -or maybe in your past- who helped you feeling less alone, or less scared, or less sad at a time where you deeply needed support ? Who is someone who help you grow ? Who help you feeling seen and love and valuable ? Who is someone you can be your authentic self with ? Who is someone who gave you a compliment maybe or who’s helping you dealing with things hard to carry on your own ? Who is someone in your life you can talk about anything with and never judge you but always listen ? Who is someone you learned something from and you’re thankful you got these lessons ?

5/29/22 • 10:04

  Quotes of the day :  "The future starts today, not tomorrow." -Pope John Paul II "Life is a marathon, not a sprint." Self awareness questions of the day : What is something you want to reach or to become in the future ? Are you getting more motivated from it or scared or frustrated from that goal(s) ? What am i willing start doing from today to help me getting closer to my goal and to become 1 % prouder of myself before going to bed tonight ? Speech of the day :  between Lewis Howes and Kobe Bryant d78419763f16976d96cf39c487299292 

5/25/22 • 11:25

Do you know what's the main job of our mind ? Do you know that our mind is divided in 3 parts ?  Do you know that saying sentences like "I have to", or "I need to" is damaging for your mental health ?   Learn more about Marisa Peer here : https://marisapeer.com/ Read an article about the 3 parts in our minds : https://marisapeer.com/the-differences-between-your-conscious-and-subconscious-mind/

5/22/22 • 07:32

Quote of the Day :  A theory from the french philospher René Descartes explaining the two ways we are making decisions. And « If you start now you’ll start seeing results one day earlier than if you start tomorrow so start today. » Self-awareness questions of the day : Am I going to regret this decision in 1h or tonight or in few days ? Is the decision I want to make RIGHT NOW is gonna allow me to become proud of myself and happier ? Is this short-term joy going to make me feel sad on a long-term ? Am I making decisions based on my present emotions or my reason ?

5/18/22 • 09:07

Self awareness questions :  How to practice happiness ? Because Happiness is a lasting emotional state of satisfaction that WE CAN practice. Which behaviors are important for you to embody so you can be proud of you at the end of the day ?   Which type of thoughts are important & helpful for you to practice thinking about more often ? What is currently lacking in my behaviour or in my way of thinking that is preventing me from reaching a bigger and lasting emotional state of well being ? What is a decision i want to make from today right now, in order to change the trajectory of my happiness ? Which commitment am I willing to make with myself in order to reach that emotional state ?

5/15/22 • 18:56

In today's episode I share with you the difference between happiness and joy and why being aware of this distinction can be beneficial for our mental health. At the end you can enjoy a short extract from Kobe Bryant's perspective about Accepting Emotions. The extract comes from Jay Shetty podcast On Purpose : https://youtu.be/U9hkls2HpZI    

5/11/22 • 09:06

Self awareness question :  How would you define happiness ? What does "being happy" mean to you ? Do you know how is happiness actually defined ?  Key points you'll learn in this episode :  - What is the actual definition of happiness. - Why you can become happier anywhere anytime no matter the external things happening to and around you. -How do I define happiness. - The BIG difference Happiness vs. JOY - Why you don't need to feel happy to be happy. - Images to help you practicing happiness if you have a visual memory,  -  Inner work questions to guide you while you're stepping onto your happiness journey.

5/8/22 • 11:37