Got the winter blues? Can’t lie, all the cold and dreary weather has had me struggling to find energy and motivation to do much of anything! For those who really struggle with this, believe it or not, it has a name! Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects many, many people, so you’re not alone. So, for my [...]

I often have people asking me what my favorite quotes are. It’s a funny thing. I’m picky about quotes. Maybe it’s the writer in me, but I just think there are too many life quotes floating around on social media that either have little meaning or offer totally misguided advice (I even talk about the [...]

When it comes to choosing foods that boost happiness, an important connection to make is that everything we eat or drink affects 
our brain or body function in some way. Many foods not only are healthy but also are scientifically shown to support our physiological happiness-boosting systems. Nutrients such as folate, magnesium, vitamin D, calcium, [...]

With all I do, it may be hard to believe that sometimes I feel invisible. But I do now and then. Sometimes we just don’t feel seen or heard (no matter how untrue that may be), and that can be disheartening and a real bummer. Funny, though, how we receive little reminders from the Universe [...]

Happy spring! My favorite season is finally here. It’s a time for renewal, inspiration, and new beginnings. One thing I’ve been working on lately that ties all three of those things together is boosting my energy – both physical and mental. I’ve found over the past couple of years that I need to focus much [...]

Authentic happiness is made up of a solid foundation of mindsets, practices, and habits. One of the most powerful and important is Kindness. Like gratitude, kindness is not just something you offer; it’s a state of being and an everyday way of life. This approach is one of the keys to creating your most rock [...]