Sadness comes in all shapes and sizes. From big deal life crises to the small shit. Right? It’s kind of like being in a funk. Tough to get out of it sometimes. It’s important to note that sadness is not the same thing as depression. Some suggestions to help: ~ Decide to be sad today. … Read More →
“Part of life is to live it and enjoy it, and seize the moments that you find particularly pleasing,” a quote by Robert M. Parker, Jr. I created this graphic to go with the quote while awaiting the Blizzard of 2015 in New England. How will you seize your moments today? I plan to go … Read More →
Are you fishing to find happiness? Let’s bait the hook. Stop for a moment and take a breath. Exhale. If you ignore everything else that follows, remember to exhale, please. I still forget that part, which leads to constipated stress, which makes no one happy. So let’s talk happiness. We look for happiness in various … Read More →
The power of having an awesome day is in your mind I need a reminder every day to walk the line, follow the path…whatever it is I resolved or promised myself to do this year. I made it simple for myself. 1. Stop 2. Take a Breath 3. Be Awesome Today** Being awesome is not … Read More →
Dear Friends, Here’s a new term for the new year: F.Y.A. Please read on, and share this. I thank you in advance. You are the (author) Hero of your own story. What will you do to write a Happily Ever After or Mission Complete ending? Is there something you know that you know is missing … Read More →
Dear Friends, As the year winds down I hope you are surrounded by people you love and those who love you back. Eat well, drink up and partake in all that is merry! I’m getting caught up in the season — decorating the house, baking cookies, wrapping a few gifts (I can’t wait to see … Read More →
Dear Friends, I know it’s not new, but what do you think of the Ugly Sweater craze this year? Love it? Don’t love it? Been on a Sweater Party Pub Crawl? Ugly Sweater 5K or other sweater-related event? I confess, years ago I had one. It was a very nice wool sweater with a bedazzled … Read More →
When you feel more than blah and can’t get out of your own way, don’t despair. There are many practical solutions to push past a funky mood to get your day back on track. It goes something like this: You skip binge watching reruns of Breaking Bad and sink your weary head into the pillow. … Read More →
Okay, a hashtag like #BFAT* will not change your life. But it’s a start… Let’s get real for a minute. Any life change requires your participation. A pair of high-tech sneakers will not make you an Olympic long distance runner. And a benign hashtag like #BFAT* (Be F–g Awesome Today/Be F.A.T.) will only change your … Read More →