Christmas is here! What a busy and wonderful time! In all your plans and preparations, I invite you to take a moment for yourself and your loved ones and watch this short, beautiful video on the spirit of Christmas. https://www.mormonchannel.org/watch/collection/christmas/what-shall-we-give-1…
The Skill of Savoring
Not long ago I shared my thoughts with you on learning to be Happy For No Reason. I’m checking back in with you to see how you are doing in your journey of self-discovery and perhaps add some additional insight….
Making the Tough Decisions
I am so proud of my daughter and I am proud of you! Even though you think I don’t know you, I see my daughter in you and every one of us! We all make tough choices every day! We…
One Thing I Wish I Had Known When I Was Younger
Although there are many things I wish I had known when I was younger, one in particular would have made a huge difference in my life! That one thing is understanding that our happiness, in large part, depends upon the…
When Responsibility is Not a Good Thing
I am a very responsible person. In fact, I’m so responsible that I can easily lose sight of my goal and end up focusing on the process instead. Let me explain. I have kept a gratitude journal for two or…
One Simple Solution to Feeling Overwhelmed
And so, it begins…. For my children and myself, the holiday season seems to begin with Halloween (we enjoy any reason for festivities and fun), but with Thanksgiving here in the United States this week, the holiday season will “officially”…
How Do You Measure Progress
Where I live, distance is measured in time, not miles. It takes ten minutes for me to drive from my home to the school, ten miles away. Whereas, the same distance in a city takes much longer. I know this…
Are You Really Listening?
Has communication ever been a challenge for you (or those you speak with?)? Years ago my husband and I had fun discussing the possibility of adding a garage to our home. One afternoon we were standing together looking out at…
Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues
I have long admired Benjamin Franklin and the more I learn about him, the more I appreciate who he was. You may be familiar with him for his role as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, or…
Knowing When to Say No
Part of my morning routine includes stating out loud a number of affirmations. These are based on Adam Markel’s code of conduct found in his book, “Pivot. The Art and Science of Reinventing Your Life.” He based his declarations on…
Happy for No Reason
How often do you feel happy just because? Not because the kids came home from college or you received a promotion at work. Not because you lost that extra 10 pounds or got the parking space at the front of…
Letting Go of Frustration
In my ideal world, my days would flow with grace and ease. No stress. No drama. No problems. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?! There are times when that actually happens and I love it! But then there are those “other days.”…
