How to Forgive Yourself: 5 Steps to Move Forward
It always seems to happen at the quietest times. You’re brushing your teeth, driving to work, or lying in bed at night, and suddenly—there it is again. That memory. The conversation you wish you could redo. The goal you abandoned halfway through. The moment you still...
Twelve Hidden Reasons Why Working From Home Is NOT Productive For Most People
It seems like in recent years idealizing working from home has become the new American Dream. I certainly understand the allure. I’ve been working from home since 2003. And I think I have heard every iteration of why it must be so nice for me. The assumption is that I...
How to Start a Journal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Busy People
You’ve probably heard the buzz (likely from me) about journaling—everyone raves about it, productivity experts recommend it, and therapists suggest it. But here’s the catch: when you’re already juggling work, family, and the general chaos of daily life, the thought of...
Why Decision Making is So Important to Overall Happiness
Why do decisions matter so much? Because every choice—whether it’s as simple as what to eat for lunch or as life-changing as where to live—shapes the path you’re walking. While it’s tempting to see decisions as routine or inconsequential, the truth is that...
Live to Love Your Life So You Can Be Happier or at Least Less Grouchy
No matter who you are, there are going to be days (or weeks or months) where life kinda sucks. In the back of your mind is that you just want to be happy. Yet, if you were to be honest, you’d settle for things being even a little big better. Though it...
Twenty-Five Ways to Get in the Habit of Reading More
I can’t imagine my life without books. From an early age, they transported me to magical worlds and helped me feel less alone when I discovered characters who were just as imperfect as me. I read around 100 books a year. Some years more than others. And...
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