Go Ahead and Smile

Go Ahead and Smile

From Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff with Kristine Carlson by Kristine Carlson

March 12, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 494

About this episode

Kristine Carlson shares her personal journey with gratitude, joy, and happiness, emphasizing the importance of staying present and shifting mindset into gratitude.

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!

People in this episode

Hosts: Kristine Carlson, Kristine

Topics covered

  • gratitude
  • joy
  • happiness
  • mindset

Keywords

  • grief
  • low mood
  • simple joys
  • positive feelings

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day, You Can Be Happy No Matter What

Books & works: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day, You Can Be Happy No Matter What

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