For years I was unhappy with my life. Overall I had a positive attitude but I felt trapped by the circumstances of my life. I tried to look on the bright side but I was still mostly unhappy. What is happiness? How happy or unhappy I feel is determined by the way I relate to the world. My behavior creates … Read More
39 Ways to up your Awesomeness Quotient
Hey there! Did you know you’re awesome? It’s true! We’re all awesome (yes, even that jerk that cut you off in traffic). You’re awesome just for reading this blog today. True story. Though it’s also true that awesomeness comes easier to some. Too often we squash our own awesomeness with preconceived notions, unrealistic life expectations, shoulding ourselves, and all that … Read More
19 Ways to Let Go
Letting go is a beautiful action. It opens life to hope, happiness, and possibility. It releases us from the things what weigh us down. Actually letting go isn’t always easy. Sometimes we don’t know where to start. Sometimes we have held on so long that we don’t know what else to do. Sometimes our feelings are so powerful that letting … Read More
42 Ways to Practice Gratitude
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” ~Melody Beattie Gratitude is the best attitude there is, and it’s not just for one day, or every once in a while- gratitude is for every day! Gratitude gives me perspective, balance, and peace of mind. It’s not about getting what I want, it’s wanting … Read More
An invitation to enjoy life
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of thinking. Thinking about how things are and how I want them to be. I don’t control life. All I can do is my best on any given day. How it all works out- well that’s the result of not just my actions but the actions of thousands- maybe even millions- of people, each … Read More
The one thing you really should do today
There’s one thing you really should do today and that’s stop shoulding yourself! How many of those things you should do are really necessary? How many of those shoulds make your life more awesome? Do you have the time/energy/money to do more than you’re doing? Now when I say, or write, “you” I am including myself in that statement because … Read More
Get Going! Get Gratitude! A 30 Day Gratitude Challenge
I don’t need a reason to be grateful, even though there are plenty of reasons for all of us to be thankful. Gratitude promotes health, improves our outlook on life, helps us handle stressful situations (with less stress), strengthens relationships, and promotes a balanced life. Do you want good health? How about a positive outlook on life? Do you want … Read More
3 Steps to Mindful Problem Solving
When it comes to solving life problems there’s a simple concept I learned about years ago that helps me make mindful decisions. As simple as it is in theory, it can be challenging to apply it when I have so many years of practice making knee-jerk decisions or spending too much time over-thinking my options. Fortunately, as with all things … Read More
Take a break, already!
Isn’t it time to take a break, already? Trust me, it really is. At least for me. I’m a huge advocate for taking breaks. I know well from past experiences that when I take regular breaks I get more done. I’m more creative, more innovative, more productive, and more efficient! I need brain breaks to refresh, recharge, and be my … Read More
9 Ways To Make Today Awesome!
Between some minor but persistent health concerns and biting off more than I can chew, the past few weeks I’ve been stuck in a funk. The worst part of being in funk is a distinct lack of awesome days. I want more awesome days! Every day has the potential to be awesome, and having an awesome day has far more … Read More