What's a gift can you give yourself in 2015 that costs nothing financially but will enrich you for years to come? How about a quiver – full of friends? Friends: A Quiver Is Better Than a Single Arrow I've discovered that most people feel that something is...
A. Hurried B. Busy C. Stressed out D. All of the above If you can put a check next to any of the above, I know a gift you can give yourself! The holiday season is a time many things can make us go a little crazy inside...
Imagine going through each day of your life significantly happier than you are right now. Imagine your light shining more brightly to others. I’m so excited to tell you about my new book that’s just been released: Retrain Your Brain for Joy – 31 Mini-Adventures. It’s...
If you’re like me, you’re going to do a lot of savoring in the weeks ahead. That is, you’re going to enjoy the taste or smell of (something) for as long as possible. You’re going to bask, to enjoy, to relish, to feast your eyes upon. Whether it’s...
Autumn: Time for a Positive New Habit A beauty hunt: I try to do one every week. It not only refuels me, it continually resets the template of my mind toward positivity. Without resetting this template, most of our minds are progressively pulled downward, noticing and...
There is a critical secret that you must understand to succeed in your marriage. And guess what? This secret is important for succeeding and flourishing in other areas of your life as well. Marriage: A Secret Revealed The secret? "Healthy people consistently recharge themselves emotionally, spiritually,...
Playfulness: How Are You Doing? Are you having enough fun? When was the last time you had a solid hour of sheer enjoyment? When you were so absorbed in moments of merriment, you forgot about everything else? The grown-up world is all about getting things done. Mark Buchanan...
Ah Spring! The time of new beginnings, more daylight, more activity, more shorts and swimsuits to fit into...
It's been a few weeks since the big hoax was revealed: Manti Te'o's girlfriend — the one who died within hours of his grandmother's death, one who Te'o spoke of repeatedly, the one whose story became part of his Heisman campaign--never existed. This successful young...
Looking for ways to add more joy to your week? Here’s a sneaky pattern of life that you might miss if you don’t look for it: when one door closes in your life, very often a new door will open as a result. It’s a normal...