Miscellaneous Musings

You don’t have to be happy about everything to be grateful for this beautiful life of yours

You don’t have to be happy about everything to be grateful for this beautiful life of yours

I’m enthusiastic as ever about the power of practicing gratitude and how it can help shift your mindset. And at the same time, I’ve refined my definition of gratitude, as I think it can sometimes get misconstrued or misinterpreted.

Redefining Self-Care: 20 Self-Care Activities that Don't Require Time or Money

Redefining Self-Care: 20 Self-Care Activities that Don't Require Time or Money

It turns out that self-care activities don’t have to require any extra time or any extra money at all. On the contrary, some of the most powerful, influential self-care habits can be related to the little, tiny things you do each day and the way that you do them.

Calm for Christmas: Top 7 Tips for Holiday Stress Relief

Calm for Christmas: Top 7 Tips for Holiday Stress Relief

For a lot of people, the holiday season is full of things like hectic schedules, overwhelming social situations, a race to get last minute presents bought and wrapped, and stress over travel plans. If this sounds like your experience, let’s think about not just getting home for the holidays, but getting there happy, balanced, and calm. Here are 7 tips for holiday stress relief.