We’ve all had really bad jobs, and worse bosses. Jobs where we are overworked, undervalued, and underpaid. Jobs were we deal with difficult, or even toxic co-workers, and jobs that burned us out. Yeah, I’ve been there, you’ve been there. Some jobs are so bad the only option is to do your best to get through each day until you … Read More
11 Ways To Improve Your Life Today
For years I hung on to bad habits that made my life a lot harder than it needed to be. While I was a positive and optimistic individual, I continued to cause myself a lot of discomfort and suffering because of my habits. I started living a better life when I replaced negative habits with positive habits. I had to … Read More
6 Things Not To Say In The Workplace
I read an article listing the top things never to say to your boss. It was a ridiculous article that focused on the boss’s needs and made employees sound like whiny self-centered complainers, which in my professional experience this is very rarely the case. The vast majority of people I’ve worked with throughout my career have been hard-working and dedicated … Read More
52 Ways To Be Kind At Work
It’s the season of giving and you don’t need money to give generously. Some of the best gifts are random acts of kindness, inspired by a paying it forward mentality. Showing kindness to others is a simple and easy way to brighten the day of those around you. As an added bonus you are likely to feel happier when people … Read More
25 Ways to Get a Happiness Boost!
Some days I need a happiness boost! You know, just a little pick me up that carries me through a difficult day. Although I cultivate habits of happiness there are still times I find myself in a funk and need to snap out of it! Giving myself a happiness boost is about more than just feeling good- it’s about making … Read More
7 Ways To Work-Life Balance
Every word my co-worker speaks rubs me the wrong way. On my way to lunch the car in front of me is driving frustratingly slow- so is the car in the lane next to me. The line at the restaurant is almost out-the-door and when I’m almost to the counter the customer in front of me is asking a million … Read More
4 Simple Steps To A Happier Life!
I recently had the awesome experience of speaking about creating happiness at Ignite Fort Collins! In my talk I spoke about 4 simple steps to enjoy the life you have today. Here’s an overview of my talk, with video of my talk below! Many of us seek happiness. As we focus our attention on the pursuit of happiness it often … Read More
18 Ways to Have Fun at Work (And Life!)
We think of work as, well, work. No doubt you hear the weekly Monday lament, but work doesn’t have to be all bad, in fact it doesn’t need to be bad at all! Having fun at work has many benefits, including minimizing boredom and fatigue, relieving tension and stress, improving morale, inspiring innovation and creativity, reducing conflict, and improving mental … Read More
Living a Balanced Life
I live a full life. I work full-time, I volunteer, I’m a member in more than one professional organization, I’m a blogger, a wife and furkid parent. When I tell people I blog about work-life balance this often sparks a stream of questions about how I do it all. The truth is I don’t do it all, I just live … Read More
37 Great Life Lessons in 37 Years
Loving life is a practice of living with joy, mindfulness, and wisdom every day. Living a great life is all about choices, and in 37 years of life, I’ve learned to make choices that embrace happiness. Yes, today is my birthday, and I invite you to join me in celebrating the greatest life lessons I’ve learned in 37 years. 37 … Read More