Did you know: Happiness is a state of being that you can adjust, like a thermostat on your wall. Everyone is born with a pre-determined Happiness Set Point®. Some of us have a higher setting, while some of us are natural-born Eeyores. The good news is that you have the power to change yours, regardless of the external circumstances in your life. About four and a half years ago, I got my heart broken, but good. It took me three…..
Oh happy day—my feather lampshade arrived today! I spray-painted the base of a lamp I’ve had for over 10 years and updated the look with a gorgeous shade covered with multi-colored feathers. It sits in the direct path of my line of sight when I step into my apartment. Want to change your life? Add happiness to each day? Make sure that you are seeding your environment with things that make you smile. Every time I see this lampshade, I…..
Be grateful for your aspirations, as they’re giving you a window into your highest self. You have the capacity to see them because you have the ability to reach them. Draw them from the realm of theoretical to reality through daily, intentional action. Baby steps. You’ll get there. Affirmations are a powerful tool in bringing your visions closer to reality faster. I can honestly say that my life changed because I found out a way to use affirmations that worked…..
One fateful Friday the 13th, it was a day like any other: I was hip deep in performing a competitive analysis for a client, determining their place in the social media landscape… checking sentiment ratios, analytics from their site and other digital minutiae … when I was called into the agency principal’s office at 11:30 a.m. The president of the firm was blessedly direct when he said to me: “I have to let you go. I feel terrible about this,…..
As you take steps to cultivate resilience, it helps to have examples of perseverance, courage and successes to keep yourself motivated. The road to your goals can be lonely sometimes. Count on it. For those times when my real-world cheerleaders are sparse, I rely on the celluloid choir that lives in the movies. Whenever I feel down and out, I can cue up any one of these seven films listed below and be instantly reminded that the struggle is worth…..
Here’s a brief tutorial for keeping a journal. Journaling is a way to engage your subconscious mind and to allow your inner wisdom to float to the surface of your awareness. By spending just FIFTEEN minutes per day in quiet reflection with yourself, you will be able to uncover your gifts, motivations and opportunities to develop. Give yourself a week to really get the hang of it. Spend some time learning about your best time for this “inner conference.” Some…..
Self care isn’t $120 leggings and $15 chai lattes. It is taking the actions each moment, each day that honor and respect the Self. • Sleep • Water • Boundaries • Breath Don’t get me wrong: splurging on oneself is a treat, and owning well-made clothing is a form of respecting our bodies. However, somewhere along the buzzword highway, the concept of self care became commoditized. Lifestyle bloggers, self-help gurus and other influencers began to cash in on the concept…..