The holidays are upon us. Christmas is mere moments away. And as I stock the house with necessities like paper towels, pasta and coffee, I can’t help but notice the frenzy of shoppers filling their carts to the brim with sweaters and pajamas and video games. Now, I...
While happiness is an inside job, I’m the first to admit that it’s easier said than done. It’s one of the reasons why I turn to a tool that anyone can use: a journal. Keeping a journal is a path to exploring your mind, your emotions, and your deeper...
It’s almost Christmas as I write this, darling. And while I know that you you may not celebrate the Christmas. Or maybe, this year, you just don’t feel like celebrating Christmas. You soul is simply feeling tired. Everywhere I go, it seems as if folks are a little...
The last time JB went on a work trip, I met a girlfriend for an impromptu happy hour. She’d texted me at 4 PM asking if I could meet her at 4:30 at a nearby restaurant with a great menu of Bar Bites. I agreed. Because no matter how much I like having a plan, I...
Do you want to know one of the best steps you can make towards not only creating a life that you love, but opening up to happiness? Then, darling, you need to get really clear on who you are, and what makes you tick. The process began for me when I took my first...
It’s the week of Thanksgiving for those of us in the States. And the one day of the year that most folks stop to ponder the things they are thankful for in their lives. I encourage you to use this time of year to consider that, just like the joy of turkey sandwiches...
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that loving my life depends upon me choosing to be happy. I know from experience that this isn’t always easy to do. Because during challenging seasons, it can feel practically impossible to find a glimmer of hope....