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 »How to Gain Control Over the Things That Stress You Out
Sleep difficulties are one of the most common complaints from women over fifty. There are four proven reasons that bedtime journaling – even just for a few minutes – can help you sleep better. Are you having trouble falling asleep… Read More »Journal Your Way to Better Sleep
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 »7 Lightning-Fast Ways to Stop Stress in its Tracks
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 »What I’ve Learned About Happiness From My Dog
I’m heading out to a conference in the morning. It’s designed to be a highly interactive event, and I have never met any of the other participants. I get very nervous in these situations. To make myself feel just a… Read More »How to Talk to Strangers in Social Situations
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 Tiny Morning Habits That Will Improve Your Entire Day – Every day
Just about everyone feels they don’t have enough time in the day to do the things they want. You can learn about being more efficient with your time in the most unexpected ways, such as these 6 tips to get… Read More »6 Tips to Get More Done Every Day
Do you have a fear of failure? Challenge. Is that word scary to you, or exciting? Do you run from a challenge or jump in headfirst? Maybe the idea of a challenge subtly draws you in…but leaves you feeling a… Read More »How I Stood Up to My Fear of Failure
When was the last time you took a good, hard look at your routines, habits, and daily activities? Have you ever thought about how daily routines can improve your life? The importance of daily routines should not be overlooked. When… Read More »Create Daily Routines in Order to Achieve Future Dreams
There were so many things I took for granted all those years ago that I wish now I had paid more attention to. One thing was that I did not always practice good self-care. It’s only recently that I’ve had… Read More »Self-Care Habits You Should Have Started Years Ago (The Second Best Time is Now)
Holiday Journal Prompts can cover a tremendous range of topics. Here are 30 Holiday simplicity journal prompts designed to help you evaluate your priorities and reflect on how you spend your time and energy. Keeping a journal is an excellent… Read More »30 Holiday Simplicity Journal Prompts
Do you feel like you spend way too much time worrying about…every little thing? When you feel consumed by worry, ask yourself these important questions, and feel your worries slip away. Some things in life are worth worrying about, if… Read More »How to Stop Worrying About Every Little Thing