Go Ahead and Smile

This week Kristine Carlson shares her personal journey with gratitude, joy, and happiness. You’ll learn how Kristine navigates her own moments of grief and low mood by staying engaged in the present, noticing simple joys like sunlight streaming through trees or a beloved pet playing freely. She beautifully explains the difference between happiness and joy; happiness as a gentle hum you live from, and joy as the sparkling moments that elevate your spirit. Throughout the episode, you’re invited to remember how gratitude can bring you back to your natural good feeling state, and how your thoughts and feelings are intricately connected through your heart and mind. Practice noticing and shifting your mindset into gratitude, allowing positive feelings to return. If you’re looking for more inspiration, consider exploring the classic books “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day” and “You Can Be Happy No Matter What.” After listening, you will feel uplifted, centered, and empowered to choose happiness no matter what’s going on around you. Thanks for listening!

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Go Ahead and Smile is an episode from Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Live The Big Stuff by Kristine Carlson.

This episode is 11:46 long.

This episode was published on Mar 12, 2026.

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