As we end the year, having mixed emotions is almost a universal experience. We feel joy for all that has been accomplished and the experiences we’ve had. Yet sometimes our minds drift into thoughts about what wasn’t, what may not have happened yet, and small moments...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that happiness is often a choice. Yes, I know that life can be and feel challenging. And I am also quite aware that making the decision to be happy can feel not just lackluster, but practically impossible. Yet,...
Want to know what I’m hearing a lot this month? Folks just aren’t in the holiday spirit. It’s been a tough year. And the holidays are making it even rougher. Because, not only have they fallen away from regular routines. The old traditions that used...
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....
What if I told you the key to overall happiness and satisfaction with your life was simply to decide that you are going to be happy? It hurts my heart to read the news though I won’t dive into politics or world events in detail here. It’s enough to say: yes, my...
With a childhood in the 70’s and an adolescence in the 80’s, I grew up with the song from the Enjoli ad in my head as the mantra about what a modern woman should be. As the sexy blonde sang about how you can have it all, fueled by the magic 24-hour perfume, I bought...
Want to know why I think so many folks struggle with finding happiness? Because they spend most of their time living on the surface of their own life. They focus on the stuff they want, but never quite get down to the reason WHY they are wanting it. I hate to break it...