#19 Eleanor Davis: How to Be Happy

We’re back at it again with the Design Special: Meet The Cartoonists.I’m joined by illustrator and Cartoonist Eleanor Davis. Eleanor is the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Be Happy; she has also written You and a Bike and a Road, and The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook. Her work has been included in five issues of Fantagraphics' anthology MOME as well as Houghton Mifflin's Best American Comics in 2008. Comics Critic Richard Bruton said that Eleanor is "without question, a major young creator.".In today’s episode, we discuss what Eleanor is working on improving right now. We touch on feelings of guilt following Trump’s election.The subject turns to self-care and political activism. Eleanor opens up about her struggle to meet her goals now that she’s more politically engaged. From this episode, you’ll learn how to stay healthy while being an activist. Two neat ways to trick your brain into making self-care habit (or any habit) stick. We also cover why it’s essential you learn how to use kinder language when speaking about yourself. It’s a dynamic and joyful episode so enjoy!To find out more about Eleanor visit doing-fine.com or follow her on Instagram @squinkyelo and Twitter @Squinkyelo. Make sure you’re subscribed to Wanna Be on iTunes, Spotify, google play, acast or your favourite podcast app to get Part 2 when it drops on Wednesday.You can download a free limited edition copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan and Goal Setting Guide so you can turn your idea into reality. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Free Download. It’s only available until January 25th! While you’re there Ask us a question.This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network. For membership info and rates visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk.Follow WannaBe @WannaBepodcast on Twitter and Instagram.Visit wannabepodcast.com to read extended show notes and free downloads.You can follow me @ImiMorgan on Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.