"Happiness is a state of mind. It's just according to the way you look at things." Walt Disney
All the Small Things
A recent event got me thinking about the small things that make me happy, both in the moment, but also throughout my daily life. I know that allowing myself to notice these small things and to enjoy them on a daily basis is so important to overall happiness.
Going for a Walk: My Daily Practice for Peace and Wellness
This year I started a daily walking routine and I am pretty obsessed. I started this when I was recovering from carpel tunnel surgery and every other type of exercise seemed to hurt me. I started with just walking and now I’m actually power walking and I love it.
Why I Take Mental Health Days and You Should Too
I take mental health days. These are days where I take off of work, often when the weather is nice, and I simply take care of myself and do a mental reboot. Life is short.
The Joy of a Time Out
I took an impromptu staycation last week and it just may have saved my mental health.
Stress: How Can I Manage Life When It Feels So Unmanageable Some Days?
For those of you keeping tally, you probably noticed that Amy has written the last two blogs in my absence. I wish I had some great excuse like I was backpacking in Europe with no Wifi , but I don't. The reality is that settling into my working-mom routine is harder than I thought and writing our blog, something I typically enjoy, felt like a chore.. I did a lot of thinking over the past few days off work and over this weekend and I've realized that stress is inevitable, especially as a working mom, but there are things I can do for myself to manage my brain and my life better
How full is YOUR bucket?
This really makes a difference in your happiness level! If you are unfamiliar with the concept check out the book “How full is your bucket?” by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton (it even comes in a kid’s version). We both read this book and greatly agreed with the general concept that each of us has a bucket that is constantly being filled or emptied, depending on our interactions with others. When our bucket is full we feel great, but when it is empty, we feel awful (p 15). How do we keep it full? Spend some time thinking about the things that make you happiest and check back here for tips!
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Ralph Waldo Emerson