Forget Busy, Think Intentionally

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Ok, so what exactly does it mean to be intentional? Is it just another buzzword or is it actually helpful? Is this practice one more thing we need to put on our to-do lists? Living with intention simply means to be thoughtful about the way you do life. It means to pause in the middle … Read more

How Would 30 Days of Radical Gratitude Change Your Life? (Start Today!)

Don’t just be thankful … start practicing RADICAL GRATITUDE … Sometimes we don’t fully understand the importance of gratitude in life, much less appreciate the unbelievable blessings that radical gratitude can bring into our lives. Are you paying attention to the blessings around you?  I mean, not “sorta” paying attention, but really keeping your eye … Read more

Changing Your Life Begins With Challenging the Way You Think

If you want to change your life, it begins with changing how you think

If you’re really serious about changing your life, then you must change the way you think about yourself and what you believe is possible in your life. No biggie.  If I can do it being as hard-headed and change-resistant as I am, I know YOU can do it, too! My change story began before I … Read more

Feel Completely Overwhelmed By Life? 6 Stress-Reducing Tips that Offer Immediate Relief!

What Is Making You Feel Overwhelmed by Life? Before we launch into our 6 tips for dealing with feeling overwhelmed, you need to take a good hard look at what’s making you feel so overwhelmed by life.  Until you identify the causes, any “fixes” you apply are unlikely to be effective over the long run. … Read more

21 “Be Happy” Gifts: Best Happiness-Themed Gift Ideas

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If Someone in Your Life Needs Your Love and Encouragement, Give them One of these “Be Happy Gifts!” Someone in your life needs a smile. They need support, encouragement, and love.  You know who they are:  a friend, parent, colleague, sister, son, daughter, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, grandparent, partner, spouse, or maybe even you.  We’ve assembled … Read more

5 Ways to Handle Anxiety Triggers and Calm Your Anxiety Fast

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When You Can Quickly Identify Your Anxiety Triggers, Your Life Gets Easier! Everyone worries sometimes, but if you find yourself constantly bogged down by your fearful thoughts and emotions, you might be experiencing anxiety. Hope is not lost. Here are some helpful tips to help you handle anxiety triggers and prevent them in the future. … Read more

It’s Time to Start Thinking and Acting Like the Powerful Person You Really Are

Embrace your personal power

You’re More Powerful Than You Think.  And There’s No Better Time Than Now to Start Embracing Your Personal Power When you think of the words “personal power,”  what images come to mind for you? I have to admit, I used to associate power with a whole lot of negatives.  I pictured out-of-control characters like evil … Read more

5 Simple Ways to Be More Intentional About Your Life Every Single Day

5 Simple Ways to Be More Intentional About Your Life Every Single Day

Want to know the #1 reason most people are not as happy and fulfilled in their lives as they want to be?  Most of us spend too much time on auto-pilot instead of living intentionally. When you switch gears to be more intentional in your life, everything changes for the better. Wayne Dyer, the author … Read more

Setting Priorities for Personal Happiness and Professional Success

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Why You Need to Set Priorities for Personal Happiness and Professional Success Setting priorities for personal happiness and professional success is a must.  If you want to enjoy your life and achieve the career dreams that are placed deep in your heart, you need to start prioritizing yourself. How do you decide what to do … Read more

3 Profound Ways Focusing on My Strengths Transformed My Life

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Are you over-focusing on your weaknesses as an attempt to fit in? ? It probably wouldn’t surprise you if I said that many of us focus on our weaknesses rather than our focusing on our strengths.  We’re so eager to fit in, we want to eradicate anything in our lives that we feel doesn’t measure … Read more

Transform Your Life with Self-Awareness and Mindfulness

The Life-Transforming Power of Self-Awareness and Mindfulness

So many of us sleepwalk through our lives. We’re creatures of habit, being mindlessly shuffled along on a moving walkway that carries us through our days without much thought about the bigger picture, namely, what we want our lives to look and feel like … what we hope to both experience and contribute during our … Read more

Sleep Better Starting Tonight! How to Develop the Perfect Nighttime Routine for You

16 Habits That Contribute to a Great NightTime Routine

Are You Suffering Because You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep? I’ve always had trouble falling asleep. I know I have a lousy nighttime routine that usually leads to me not getting enough sleep (4 or 5 hours is my average), but thus far in my life, I haven’t been able to muster up the gumption to … Read more

Confused About How to Be Happy? 7 Ideas Guaranteed to Make You Happier

Confused about what will make you happier

In scientific terms, Happiness is defined as the presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative emotions. But I think it goes more in depth than that. One leading researcher into happiness, Sonja Lyubomirsky, stated that happiness is “The experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being, combined with a sense that one’s life is … Read more

Best “Me Time” Ideas: 7 Self-Care Activities to Reduce Stress & Rejuvenate

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“Me Time” Isn’t Selfish; It’s Necessary! Life is hard.  And, if you never have any “me time,” it’s even harder. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “You can’t pour from an empty vessel.”   It means that if you pour all your energy into supporting everyone else, you’ll eventually end up empty and unable to support … Read more

The Right Way to Set Goals: This Technique Works Magic!

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Have you been going through life aimlessly, believing that good things will naturally come your way?  It doesn’t always work out, does it? Or, do you set loose goals for yourself while not taking active steps to achieve them? Not a surefire way to get what you want either, right? So what does work?  Setting … Read more