About this episode
Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! It’s OK to Be Ordinary as You Default to Extraordinary is a powerful reflection on the science of happiness and the myth of constant joy. Inspired by Michelle Obama's wisdom and supported by Dr. Laurie Santos’ research, this episode explores how embracing the ordinary can lead to an extraordinary life. Listeners will learn about the 3:1 happiness ratio, the PERMA model of well-being, and how most meaningful lives are built through consistent, ordinary actions—not constant excitement. Ideal for high-achieving women, midlife reinvention seekers, and those craving authenticity, this episode offers a grounded framework and coaching questions to reframe happiness and purpose.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:49 Exploring the Concept of Being Ordinary03:52 The Myth of Constant Happiness08:29 Finding Meaning in Ordinary Actions13:17 Reflecting on Your Own Mindset16:42 Conclusion: Embracing the OrdinarySupport the showWhen you are ready, there are a few ways we can connect—each designed to meet you where you are: CLICK HERE and get The Default to Yes newsletter, where I share weekly mindset shifts, simple nervous-system rituals, scripture-anchored reflections, practical tools for regulated living as a nurse. No overwhelm. No pressure. Just steady encouragement to keep moving forward - aligned and grounded. If you’re looking for a steady place to land between episodes, you’re welcome to join our free Facebook community, The Regulated Nurse.-a private space for nurses and health care professionals focused on nervous system regulation, inner clarity, and sustainable practices that help you trust yourself again—one steady step at a time. If this episode stirred something in you and you’d like a quiet space to talk it through, you’re welcome to schedule a short 20 minute clarity call.It’s a conversation by phone or Zoom—no pressure, no fixing—just space for what is coming up, and what you want more (or less) of. NO REGRETS Discovery Call Let me know what it looks like when you default to YES! VOICE MESSAGE.
