Wow, it’s Friday again! Today I’ve got a collection of somewhat random, but definitely interesting, facts about happiness. These are bits of information that I collected as I was writing several other posts about happiness. Some may be familiar to… Read More »21 Facts About Happiness That Will Surprise You
Are you a hugger? We all need hugs. I know we are all restrained in these days of COVID, but before the virus – were you someone who gave and received a lot of hugs? Did you greet people –… Read More »The Power of Hugging: Why We All Need A Good Hug Now and Then
Drink a glass of water, take a few deep breaths, stretch your muscles, and make your bed. You’ll be amazed at how four tiny habits can improve your whole day! If you are like most people, your day starts like… Read More »4 Easy Morning Habits That Will Improve Your Whole Day
If you truly want to strengthen your self-esteem, then it’s important to really understand just what it means to be self-confident. Your whole life you’ve been hearing (and internalizing) a lot of myths about self-confidence, and it’s time to stop… Read More »6 Common Myths About Self-Confidence That Could Be Holding You Back
There are so many ways to awaken and increase your creativity. It’s not just for kids, either – we should nurture our creative beings throughout our lives. What have you done recently to become more creative? Everyone has the capacity… Read More »How to Tap Into Your Creativity When You’re Feeling Uninspired and Dull
Can your everyday life choices help control your stress levels? Yes, they can! In life, there will always be situations and events that cause us to experience stress. These events can be brief, such as a car cutting in front… Read More »Healthy Living: A Natural Choice For Stress Relief
We all react differently to situations and events. While one situation can bring about a stress reaction in one person, another might sail through it without so much as a second glance. When we learn what stresses us out, we… Read More »What is Stress? How to Manage The Things That Stress You Out
Nothing says laid-back summer quite like relaxing on the patio with a good cocktail and the perfect music playlist. Here’s the right way to plan a perfect summer happy hour. It’s almost time for Happy Hour! And when you combine… Read More »How to Enjoy Summer Happy Hour at Home
My dog, Ozzie, has life figured out. He’s pretty much always happy, relaxed, and ready for anything. His only real stress in life (now that I am home with him literally ALL the time) is to make sure the evil… Read More »Happiness Lessons I’ve Learned From My Dog
This post focuses on seven lightning-fast ways to reduce your stress. Within a few minutes you can reduce the tension you feel and manage your reactions to the stress-inducing events around you. Although it would be next to impossible to… Read More »Speedy Stress Relievers for Adults
Sleep can be more and more elusive as we age. Here are five reasons you can’t sleep that are actually easy to solve. See if one of them might be your reason, and sleep better starting tonight. What’s keeping you… Read More »5 Common Reasons You Can’t Sleep (and How To Fix Them)
Guided meditation is an excellent way for beginners to experience a meditation practice. In fact, it is probably the easiest way to begin, as your guide will walk with you every step of the way. Meditation can feel intimidating, scary,… Read More »6 Short Guided Meditations Perfect for Beginners