Posts on how to find joy in the everyday.
Got a Dream but Having Trouble Getting Started?
Do you have an idea to do something different? Do you have a yearning to take on a new challenge or follow a dream? Has your heart been whispering for something more in life? If the answer is “Yes,” if you’ve got a dream but are scared, discouraged, or struggling …
Why You Need to Celebrate Small Wins
Are you working to change something in your life? Do you keep getting knocked down? Does progress feel excruciatingly slow? When you’re working on a goal, whether big or small, it seems like obstacles keep popping up. The process feels discouraging. And results seem far away. In these times, your …
A Simple Act of Kindness
Today, I’m sharing a simple act of kindness. An act that’s floated in and out of my mind since it happened nearly a month ago. I’m sharing this simple act of kindness to inspire you and to remind you that it doesn’t take much to make someone feel good! Earlier …
How to Find Your Passion (It’s Easier Than You Think!)
Do you ever felt stuck or bored with your life? Do you think about finding something that excites you, that gives you a sense of purpose and meaning? If this sounds familiar, if you want to find your passion, but you’re struggling to know how, this post is for you. …
Toxic Positivity: The Harmful Habit to Stop Immediately
Positivity is a good thing, right? “Good vibes only.” “Be happy.” “No drama!” These are helpful things to aim for, right? Well, not quite. Too much of a good thing can actually be pretty harmful. And there’s a name for it. Toxic positivity. Watch below to hear the surprising way …
If You Want to Make a Change, You Have to Start with This
Every day, I hear people talk about wanting to change. I hear people talk about what they’d like to be different, better, or easier. And I’m guessing you can relate. I’m guessing there’s something you want to change, improve, or work on. Maybe you’d like to shift your career path or …
5 Practical Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
When people find out that I’m a native Texan living in Chicago, they often look at me with wide eyes. “How do you handle the winters?” I usually chuckle, understanding the question. But then I surprise people with my answer. “To be honest, the winters in Chicago are just like the …
3 Things to Stop Saying in 2019
Remember that poster your elementary school teacher had in her classroom? “Be kind, words matter.” Turns out, your elementary school teacher was on to something. Words do matter. And not just the words you use with others. The words you use with yourself are just as important. They have the …
The Happiness Hack You’ve Got to Try
Have you ever noticed that when there’s a long line, your brain naturally starts to grumble and complain? Yet when there’s no line at all, your brain doesn’t give it a second thought? Or have you noticed that when your food doesn’t come out like you ordered, your brain naturally …
Mind Wandering: The Unconscious Habit That’s Making You Unhappy
Did you know that, on average, humans spend 47 percent of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they’re doing? That’s right. 47 percent of the time, you’re thinking about something other than what you’re actually doing. You’re in a meeting, thinking about the conversation you had last …