What is Happy Well?
Happy Well was created under the premise that people are most effective achieving goals and making life changes – personal, professional, physical and/or emotional by addressing our overall wellness. Mind and body.
Happy Well = the concept that any change we want to make intrinsically involves our physical, mental and emotional selves, and can be achieved best by integrating all parts of ourselves to engage with “intention”.
When applying this approach in HW coaching, we frequently integrate some sort of movement into our discussions. Not only does it reinforce the information, it's fun! Lifestyle changes or goals will ultimately be determined by you, and you are powerful if you put your mind to it!! Many times the greatest challenge is not knowing WHAT you want to change. We'll work together to figure that out.
I am not a therapist. I am really good at time management, discipline, goal-setting and motivation, and I’m here to coach you through this process. I work with a small number of clients so I can deliver a highly personalized experience.
How does it work and how do we start?
Everyone is unique! I will curate the approach and supporting methods based on individual needs, motivational triggers and personality. We'll discuss my basic concept of movement, goal setting and accountability, choosing the system approach together. For example, some clients love the idea of being more playful and might create a Character Sheet, an "Avatar or character image" using points and leveling up with a reward. Others don't like the "child-like" nature of a character and choose direct goal-setting with reward systems. Still others want mostly movement without much goal-setting.
A new client can expect an initial "meet and greet" (typically longer than an hour) to get to know each other, get a sense of each other's personality and talk about general goals/challenges/inspirations. You will leave the first meeting with an assignment which I distill and organize for a more strategic follow-up discussion. The second communication we agree on prioritized goals and next steps.
Cost is $125 per one-hour session. I firmly believe all people should have access to support in working to make their lives a better experience. Sliding scale is available.
One-month package $300. Includes initial visit and two 45-minute follow-up sessions.
Sessions are frequently in-person unless arranged as virtual.
My Story
Who Am I?
I am Sue! I have spent a lifetime of learning—making mistakes, having big "wins", traveling extensively, leading retreats and earned a BA in sociology and a MBA (Business). Professionally I have continued my education in communication, professional development, engagement, team functionality/culture and spent the last several years privately researching and learning for personal growth and development, which I have additionally used with my clients.
I have realized my passion for helping others find their path, via goal-setting, mindfulness and intentional mindset and behaviors.
For myself, quite simply I want to like and respect myself—be the best version of myself every day. I try!
For a client, the desire to change is important because only they can make that change...that only consistently happens (and sticks) if they WANT it. An open mind is important because I utilize many different tools in the toolbox to motivate change. One day it might be laughter, another meditation and/or actions based in concepts of neuroplasticity...the sky is the limit and sometimes it might seem "woo woo" or just plain silly.
Why?
What's Important to Me?
For myself, it's important to me to move my body in (frequently challenging) and various ways...particularly on the water, in the forest and on the dance floor. It is a focus for myself to be a lifelong learner of how I can be the better me. I don't always make the mark but my hope is to lead with compassion and "do no harm". For people I work with, it's most important that one, they desire change...or at least want to examine and work on themselves/create positive habits (or minimize ones that don't serve them well). Second, it's really great when a person maintains an open mind. Eg, perhaps not everyone chooses laughter yoga but being open to try is excellent.
Happy Well--First Blog!
I get asked a LOT..."what IS that"?? It came from a concept I had when I was 19 years old. It always felt like I could have the most impact helping people by working individually. We are so busy in our lives these days with the added epic distractions of technology which, while has benefits, seems to draw us farther from authenticity and humanity. To be seen by someone and given support through a process of finding your awesome self. Finding what's ultimately there if you strip everything away. Joy, health and wholeness. As I say, you make all the decisions and sometimes I give you many hints and nudges along the way. It took me many decades of experience to finally launch this dream. Many redirects along my path. Many choices that led toward huge learning.
One crucial lesson I have learned is that it's absolutely AMAZING to have huge aspirations...AND, it's the journey along the way to reaching these ginormous dreams that creates our joy. The process...the richness of life itself. Living. Big goals are great. Little "shifts" are realistic, and over time add up to something incredible.
© 2026 by Sue Fox
