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
Get Inspired! Get Going! Live Your Great Life!
Want to get inspired? Need a boost? Want to start or end your day on a high note? Read on, my friends, read on! I love sharing a daily dose of inspiration on my Twitter and Facebook page. Many of my readers seem to love them, too. Today’s post is all about inspiration. I’m sharing some of my favorite ideas … Read More
Worry Less, Enjoy Life More!
Is worry consuming your life? I didn’t think I worried much until I read this blog post in which the author tracked how often he worried over the course of a day. Reading his post I realized I worry more than I knew! (A lot more, in fact.) When I worry it’s usually about a situation out of my control. … 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
4 Words To Edit In The Story Of Your Life
Every day I write the story of my life. The story I tell myself about my life is powerful, and the language I use supports or undermines the life I live. To be the person I want to be, and live the life I want to live, I must be purposeful in my thoughts, words, and actions. Many years ago … Read More
Making the Best of a New Boss
If there’s one constant in business it’s the constant of change. Many times employees bear the brunt of this change. Organizations restructure departments and managers come and go. Getting a new boss is one of the most stressful changes an employee will experience. I speak from experience on this topic. In the past two and a half years at the … Read More
Your Coworkers Are Not As Annoying As You Think They Are
Annoying coworkers- everything they do is irritating. Annoying coworkers can be recognized by their laziness, over-sharing, obnoxious habits, poor communication, lack of hygiene- you name it! I’ve been there, you’ve been there, we’ve all been there. What if you annoying coworkers aren’t really all that annoying? Not true, you may insist as you prepare a list of your coworkers annoying … 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
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
Don’t take life too seriously
Life is serious and taking it too seriously robs you of happiness, fun and productivity. A solemn outlook increases stress, squanders creativity and innovation, and stifles progress. If you’re reading this blog I hope these are not qualities you want in your life! I was a terribly serious child, with a serious case of perfectionism. When other children played and … Read More