Show Notes
What if happiness isn’t something you wait for… but something you energize through the choices you make every single day? In this uplifting conversation, Elaine Starling sits down with leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author Michele Phillips, whose work blends neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and spiritual wisdom to help people consciously shape their outcomes. Michele shares how energy, mindset, and intentional habits can dramatically transform your life—whether you're leading a Fortune 500 team or simply trying to create more joy in your daily routine. Together, they explore how powerful it is to write your outcome, tune into your inner guidance, and develop simple habits that align your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual energy. You’ll discover how to move from striving to alignment—and why small daily actions can unlock profound abundance.
Topics Covered 0:00 What if happiness is something you energize—not chase? 3:45 The power of intention and connecting your energy with The Divine 8:00 Writing your outcome: how mindset and belief shape your future 14:00 A surprising lesson about love, perspective, and receiving 18:45 What abundance really means—and why it’s an energetic lifestyle 22:00 Recognizing and trusting your inner knowing 23:40 Personal energy alignment: entering the flow state 31:40 Small habits that build momentum toward happiness 34:00 The power of supportive energy and abundance partnerships 36:00 Five habits that can instantly shift the direction of your life
Key Takeaways 🌟 Happiness isn’t something you chase—it’s something you energize through daily choices. 🌟 Your intentions act like spiritual sunglasses, helping you filter distractions and stay focused on what you truly want to create. 🌟 Abundance is an energetic lifestyle—it’s about how you carry yourself and interact with the world. 🌟 Inner knowing is quiet but powerful. When you slow down and listen, your body often knows before your mind does. 🌟 Small habits practiced consistently create transformational momentum.
Step-by-Step Process Shared Write Your Outcome Methodology Clarify what you want → Define the outcome you choose to create. Recognize the fears and doubts → Notice the thoughts that try to stop you. Choose a better feeling thought → Intentionally redirect your mindset. Align your energy daily → Use journaling, reflection, and inspiration to reach a positive energetic state. Take small consistent actions → Build momentum through simple habits that are easy to sustain.
Listen to the episode for Michele’s stories, real-life examples, and practical exercises that bring this process to life.
Questions Answered in This Episode • What if happiness is something you can energize instead of wait for? • How do your beliefs and intentions shape the outcomes you experience? • What does it mean to “write your outcome”? • How do you align your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual energy? • What simple habits can start shifting your life immediately?
Pull Quotes “While we might not have written our beginning, we absolutely get to write our outcome.” “You can’t change your life overnight—but you can change the direction right now.” “Happiness isn’t something you chase. It’s something you energize through the choices you make every day.”
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Resources Mentioned in This Episode • Energize Your Happiness by Michele Phillips — https://www.EnergizeYourHappiness.com • Michele’s newsletter and five energizing habits — https://www.EnergizeYourHappiness.com • Related Abundance Journey episodes and resources — https://www.TheAbundanceJour
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