
How to Experience More Happiness Every Day: Small Habits That Fit Your Real Life with Dr. Leslie Newman
Do you ever reach the end of the day and realize you got plenty done, but barely enjoyed any of it? In this episode of Building a Life You Love, I’m joined by Dr. Leslie Newman to explore practical ways to bring more happiness, calm, and connection into your everyday life. We talk about simple practices you can try in the middle of a busy day: pausing to breathe, noticing something you’re grateful for, changing your surroundings, and giving yourself space to process strong emotions. Leslie shares her “magic closet” method, a private place to let your feelings out, pray, and regroup. We also discuss saying no with kindness, making choices that reflect your priorities, and expressing yourself more freely. And we talk about why personal growth takes practice, patience, and a willingness to begin again. If you’re ready to enjoy more of the life you’re living, join us for small, doable ways to make room for what matters. Start with three practices and give yourself time to make them your own. Takeaways • Create a private space where you can acknowledge strong emotions, pray, and give yourself time to regroup. • Try a brief, gentle breathing practice to pause before responding when you feel overwhelmed. • Notice specific things you’re grateful for, including ordinary moments you might otherwise miss. • Change your surroundings when you need a fresh perspective, even if it’s simply stepping outside. • Practice saying no with kindness so your commitments better reflect your priorities and capacity. • Make room for self expression and the interests that help you feel like yourself. • Repeating a lesson doesn’t erase your progress. Growth includes returning to familiar challenges with greater awareness and compassion. • Choose three small practices to repeat daily, keeping them simple enough to use in real life. Connect with Dr. Leslie at DrLeslieBNewman.com and get her free gift here . Start with Rest Workbook- download here Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here. Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here. Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotional Ready to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today! Building a Life You Love podcast, Dr. Leslie Newman, how to find more joy, daily happiness habits, enjoying everyday life, gratitude practice, feeling overwhelmed, breathing exercise for stress, saying no without guilt, healthy boundaries for women, living with intention, self expression, personal growth, being present, small habits for happiness





