Posts on how to notice and appreciate what’s around you.
A Simple Phrase to Help You Stop Buying Stuff You Don’t Need
Confession: I am a longtime lover of things. Cute things, shiny things, sparkly things. Things that smell good, things that look pretty on an end table, things that make entertaining more fun, things that remind me of happy memories. I love stickers, washi tape, cute pens, and coordinated wrapping paper. …
Why “Have an Attitude of Gratitude” is Terrible Advice
These days, it seems like mantras and catchphrases are popping up all over the place. Coffee cups, chocolate wrappers, and sweatshirts all have something to say. And I’m loving it! Words are a powerful way to remind us to live our life with intention. However, every now and then, I …
The Single Best Thing You Can Do To Be Happier
What if I told you that you could significantly boost your level of happiness by doing a simple exercise each day. The exercise is totally free, it and takes less than a minute. Are you in? Watch the video to learn more! The single best thing you can …
How to Practice Gratitude When You’re Annoyed
A few weeks ago, I found myself grumbling about cleaning the house. As I loaded up my arms with spray bottles and towels, I felt my body heavy with dread, shuffling to the kitchen to get started. I could feel my irritation starting to spread. So I stopped. And I …
How to Develop a Daily Gratitude Practice
What if I told you that you could be happier, more resilient, and less depressed, with a simple exercise each day? What if I told you that you could improve your relationships, get better sleep, and increase empathy with that same practice? Surely, you’d sign up, right? Then get ready …
Lost Luggage and How I Chose to See the Good
There are two words we all dread at the airport. Lost luggage. And yet, Saturday afternoon, as we waited at baggage claim, those were the words we heard. My husband and I had just landed in Chicago, after leaving Rome earlier that morning. We had an incredible trip. Ten days …
The Simple Way to Boost Your Mood at the End of Your Day
How often do you come home from a long day and vent about what didn’t go well? How often do you talk about the family member who has been a thorn in your side, as opposed to the quiet but kind deed your significant other did? When you get together …
A Simple Tip to Make Good Moments Last Longer
You know those good moments that you wish could last forever? Learn the simple tip to experience these amazing moments more intensely and remember them for a long time to come. PS: I used this tip on my visit to Hawaii two years ago, and I can still feel myself …
Gratitude Challenge Wrap Up: Reflections, Lessons Learned, and How to Keep Going
Hooray, we made it! Yesterday marked the end of our month-long gratitude challenge, naming three new things each day for which we were grateful. I absolutely loved reading the points of gratitude that so many of you shared on social media. In this final challenge video, let’s talk about what …
How to Find Gratitude in the Midst of a Problem
We are in the fourth and final week of this month’s gratitude challenge; hooray! I hope you’ve been following along and participating, naming three new things each day for which you are grateful. (No clue what I’m talking about? Click here.) By now, those of you who have been participating are …
