Hey Shelf Improvers!

Step inside this week's Shelf Improvement episode as we turn our homes into living vision boards with Part 3 of The Happy Home by Patricia Lohan ✨

It's feng shui in the real world… where floor plans are confusing, recycling runs multiply, bins refuse to have a spiritual home, and "missing corners" become a genuine life question. Anna flows with goddesses and affirmations while I reach for the tape measure and exact energy zones, revealing two very different paths to the same goal: a home that supports wealth, health, love and career.

Recorded under the fresh energy of the Chinese New Year and a new moon, it's honest, funny and wildly relatable for anyone trying to create a space that actually works for their life. 🏡🐎✨

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Hey Shelf Improvers!

Welcome back to The Shelf Improvement Podcast with Holly and Anna! ✨This week we're diving into Part 2 of Patricia Lohan's The Happy Home and getting honest about the "to-do list" vibes, the emotional pull of clutter, and why we all keep things "just in case." We chat about seeing your home with fresh eyes, making small upgrades that feel first-class, and simple ways to shift the energy even when life's chaotic. Plus, we're setting you up for Part 3 next week, so grab the book and read a little each day so you can join in. 🏡💫

💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy.

📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime.

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Hey Shelf Improvers!

New Month New Book!

Ever walked into a house and instantly thought… yes… or nope… without knowing why? 👀🏡
This month we're reading The Happy Home by Patricia Lohan and it's basically feng shui: simple tweaks that shift the feel of your home and, if you're open to it, the energy within your life too.

Patricia describes feng shui as "acupuncture for your home". Not a full renovation, not a "buy 47 crystals and a waterfall fountain" situation. More like small, intentional changes that can help your home feel calmer, clearer, and more supportive (especially if life has felt a bit… chaotic lately).

In this week's episode we kick off Part 1, ease you in gently, and set you up for the month ahead. If you fancy reading along with us, grab the book and come join the February experiment: let's see what happens when you treat your home like it's on your team. ✨

Anna Recorded a little bonus for you too, you can listen here

And… very exciting soft launch 🚨 we also share news about Inner Shelf, our upcoming membership space for you lovely listeners, with bonus content, guided practices, lives, and a more intimate community vibe. Watch this space… 💛

💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy.

📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime.

💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below!

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Hey Shelf Improvers!

And just like that… we've reached the final chapter of our January book club 📚✨
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw is Covey's way of saying: "Stop trying to be a machine." This habit is all about maintenance and renewal, not hustle-for-hustle's-sake. It's the reset button: look after your body, feed your mind, nurture relationships, and stay connected to what matters, so the rest of the habits actually stick.

Thank you for sticking with us through all 7 habits this month. You've officially earned your Shelf Improvement gold star 🌟

Now for February… we're going a little more home-y 🏡
Our next book is The Happy Home by Patricia Lohan. It's all about the energy of your space and how your home can be set up to support your goals, your mood, and your wellbeing. If you've been craving a fresh start, a calmer environment, or you want your house to feel more like a sanctuary (not a stress box), this one is for you. Grab a copy and come read along with us next week!

💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy.

📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime.

💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below!

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Hey Shelf Improvers!

This week it's just me, Holly, flying solo on the Shelf Improvement Podcast… and learning the hard way that I can't "1.5x speed" a paperback 😅 Matcha in hand, we dive into Part Three of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: the Public Victory habits. Expect win-win thinking, the emotional bank account, and why being truly heard is basically psychological oxygen. 🌿

💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy.

📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime.

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Hey Shelf Improvers!

Welcome back to the podcast! 🎧 Hope you're loving our dive into The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People as much as we are. You've stuck with us through Part 1, and today we're moving into Part 2 - where things really start to shift from knowing the habits to living them in your daily world.

Just a quick heads-up - in this episode I reference some other great conversations we've had that pair beautifully with Covey's ideas. If you missed them, here they are:

👉 Jen Sincero:How to Be a Badass
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KorzTtMWVcjebpApltMxM?si=pw2k67aMR0Spm8QFMpbvIA

👉 Eat That Frog (overcoming procrastination)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kMWIRF12jpEfgYF7HI6Of?si=ae5iEfUWRaiwGjov5Khh5w

👉 Who Not How (shifting mindset on how work gets done)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LVZaPdrGQlcLCsfJbcJro?si=75OctR-7QPK4OIOLIhJ9ew

👉 The 12 Week Year (planning with purpose)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XzDwCV8wuJpUokTldm14U?si=sVV_zz9xRyqs-lzq8ssHRQ

Enjoy the episode -let's get into Part 2 and unpack how these habits start shaping who we choose to become! 🚀

💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy.

📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime.

💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below!

🔗 Join us here:
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Hey Shelf Improvers!

Happy New Year ✨
A fresh chapter, a clean page… but what does a new year actually mean for you?

For me, this one feels extra special. We're on Book 40 and I'm stepping into my 40th year. There's something powerful about that alignment. This year carries the energy of the Fire Horse. Bold. Forward-moving. No tiptoeing. Just momentum and intention.

And yet… we're still in winter.
Maybe you're not sprinting yet. Maybe you're thawing. Reflecting. Still in a gentle hibernation. If that's you, this episode is your permission slip. That pause isn't procrastination. It's preparation.

This month, we're diving into a true classic: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey.

This isn't about hustle or overnight success. It's about alignment. Principles. Becoming effective from the inside out. The kind of habits that quietly change how you show up in your work, your relationships, and your life.

In this episode, we start unpacking why these habits have stood the test of time, and how they can help you move into this year with clarity, confidence, and purpose… whether you're ready to bolt forward or still warming up.

New year. New habits. Let's begin.

🎙️ In today's episode, we're covering the Intro and Part 1- Paradigms & Principles:

• Inside-out

• The 7 Habits - An Overview

💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy.

📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime.

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Hey Shelf Improvers!

Well thats it! The end of our last book of 2025! We have absolutely loved reading and listening books with you this year. We hope you have enjoyed them to. In Jan 2026 we will be starting book No. 40 'The 7 Habits of highly success people' by Stephen R. Covey. So grab that book over the christmas holidays and join us for a fresh year of habits and growth. Wishing you all a wonder festive time of year and we will leave you with the final chapters of 'The 5 Love Languages'

🎙️ In today's episode, we're covering Final Chapters:

• Chapter 7 - Love Language #4 Acts of Service

• Chapter 8 - Love Language #5 Physical Touch

• Chapter 9 - Discovering your Primary Love Language

• Chapter 10 - Love Is a Choice

• Chapter 11 - Love Makes the Difference

• Chaper 12 - Loving the Unlovely

💬 Got thoughts? We'd love to hear them! Join the conversation in our WhatsApp group (link below)—trust us, it's basically therapy.

📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 30+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime.

💛 Our community is always open—it's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below!

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Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you in Jan!

Love

Holly & Anna
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