Learning how to set goals is the most important step to achieving them and changing your life. And, it’s my belief that you want to see your life change for the best if you clicked on that link to read this article. So, let’s talk about how we can make that happen for you. You always want to write your goals down, yes. And, of course, the goal is amplified if you have a visual piece attached to it. The … Continue reading “How to set goals that will change your life”
8 habits to start to get good sleep
Honestly, where can we get a little mental silence these days? We have become so inundated with constant chatter, music, YouTube videos, ads, calls, text messages, tweets and all of the other millions of phone notifications – the list goes on. Just typing that got my heart rate up. No wonder we have a hard time getting to sleep. “We sleep, but the loom of life never stops and the pattern which was weaving when the sun went down is … Continue reading “8 habits to start to get good sleep”
Is Fear Holding You Back From Life?
I have always been fascinated by the concept of fear. As a cautious person, I always felt like fear was the mind’s way of protecting itself. I love that as humans we have a fight or flight response. I love that my mind wants me to survive so badly that it will take my conscious self out of the decision making process. In grad school, I even researched how the fight or flight response in different characters could silently communicate … Continue reading “Is Fear Holding You Back From Life?”
Building a more positive mindset with Mackenzie Smith
We all have a story to tell. As a happiness resource site, I wanted to add more value to what is offered here. And I’ve always wanted to feature personal stories about happiness, purpose & goals, and self-love. So, this will be the first-ever interview on the site! I’m excited to introduce this young woman who inspired me instantly with a single tweet about having a positive mindset. Turns out, she’s all about teaching happiness through fitness and having a positive … Continue reading “Building a more positive mindset with Mackenzie Smith”
How to Boss Up on the Comfort Zone Lie & Achieve Your Goals
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. The desire to stay in a comfort zone is, like, almost a given. It’s as if we humans, as we grew up into adults, took on this automatic idea that comfort is where it’s at – resist change at all cost! We tend to aim for security in all things, and more often than not, that means sticking with what we know; sticking with what’s comfortable. I’m here to tell you … Continue reading “How to Boss Up on the Comfort Zone Lie & Achieve Your Goals”
10 tips on how to beat depression fast
If overcoming a cycle of depression ain’t the toughest thing to do, I don’t even know what! Depressive moods and bad days can seem to go on forever. The longer they draw on, the less hope you have in your ability to climb out of it. But there’s always hope. In this article, you will find tips to arm you for battling these low moods. If you find anything helpful, please leave a comment and let me know! “That’s the thing … Continue reading “10 tips on how to beat depression fast”
How to Embrace Fear and Finally Live Your Best Life
When people think about fear in relation to goals, they think of it as a hindrance to progress; as an obstacle that must be overcome. Sometimes fear is considered an emotion that needs to be suppressed or overlooked altogether. These are, unfortunately, flawed views of fear that can keep us in a vicious cycle of defeat. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. You can use your fear as an indicator of direction. In the past, I allowed anything … Continue reading “How to Embrace Fear and Finally Live Your Best Life”
Finding your purpose using your past, present, and future
This piece about finding your purpose is real. Real to the point, I don’t even have much of an intro to add! So, let’s get straight into this article from Kimberly over at Kimberly Conquers. True happiness… is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. – Helen Keller Finding your purpose using your past, present, and future What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question you’ve probably been asked hundreds of times … Continue reading “Finding your purpose using your past, present, and future”
How to be Happy with Exactly Who You Are Right Now
Let’s face it. It can be tough sometimes to be happy with who you are. There are a ton of competing forces telling you to be this or that, to look this way, to act another. Ya can’t eat that because God forbid it show up in your midsection. Your body is changing due to having a whole human growing inside of you, and you’re struggling to accept the temporary changes because of some Instagram model. You continue to make choices you … Continue reading “How to be Happy with Exactly Who You Are Right Now”
24 simple self-care ideas for happiness at home
What better time is there than now to do some self-care? I think most of us can say that we are in some pretty stressful times. Between the constant news updates, kids and spouses at home, finding basic supplies, and trying to figure out a new schedule, anxiety is at an all-time high. But giving into anxieties and stress doesn’t add an ounce of happiness to our lives. So, to help you through these very uncertain times here’s a list … Continue reading “24 simple self-care ideas for happiness at home”