Ever notice how you just feel a little lighter after a laugh with friends, or a heartfelt conversation with a loved one? These kinds of positive social interactions can directly boost your mental and emotional wellbeing. But here’s a less obvious connection: Strong social connections might help us...
You’re probably thinking that I just celebrated my birth month. And I did. One year ago. Already. How quickly the years go by. I recently read No Regrets: A Fable About Living Your 4th Quarter Intentionally by Allen Hunt and Matthew Kelly. No Regrets is about a woman...
Happy almost 4th of July weekend! The celebrations are about to begin. Parades, barbecues, picnics, watermelon, fireworks, adult beverages, and probably a brownie or 12. Enjoy your gatherings and do not obsess about the food. The more you tell yourself that you “can’t” have something, the more...
Curious minds want to know: Did Mr. Non-Compliant ever get his cookies? Answer: Yes. Thank you to several readers who offered to share their stash of flour, and a special thank you to my dear friend who dropped off an entire bag at my front door within...
‘Tis the season to be jolly. So…what if you’re not feeling it? Some days I’m not. Some days I’d rather stay in bed with the covers pulled over my head. Sometimes our lives don’t mimic those happy Hallmark Christmas movies with the seemingly perfect endings. Happy couple,...
Happy New Year! How are you feeling, now that the Christmas cookie siege has passed? My guess, if you’re reading this, is that you have some type of plan in place to improve your fitness. You’re in good company, since the majority of Americans do, including...
Are you feeling joyful today? If you are, why? Is there a way you can share it? These are loaded questions, so let’s explore some thoughts on the topic. I know people who are grandparents. When I ask them anything about their grandchildren, their faces light up...
I did something out of the ordinary this week. I went to see a movie with my girlfriends. We all needed a break from real life to relax and have fun. The "scenes" before the featured film showed regular, everyday people becoming Superheroes, seemingly overnight....
I’m working my way through a book entitled Resisting Happiness, by Matthew Kelly. This is a book you cannot simply read. Well, you could, but it would have minimal impact on your life. Therefore, I am working on the principles Matthew discusses. You may be...
I love birthdays! It matters not which one I happen to be celebrating, as they are all a gift. As each year passes, I find that I treasure each one more than the last, hence my “birth month” celebrations. That and the fact that many...