Happiness

Why is it important to be mindful at work? In the corner office, a woman scans her email, talks on the phone and intermittently sips from a giant coffee cup. In a nearby cubicle, a man listens to...

I’ve already written a few blogs about habits. I particularly liked BJ Fogg’s book, Tiny Habits. In fact, I wrote about it here: Get Happy with Tiny Habits. However, right now I want to work...

I have a dear friend, Kate Taylor, who meditates three times a day. Kate shared this wonderful idea of making a spiritual toolbox. I love it so much I’m going to create my own spiritual toolbox of...

A former client of mine asked me to write more about the sea swimming I started doing during the Covid-19 lockdown. As part of my ideal life, I’ve always dreamed of living by the sea. So when I met...

A guest post by Kate Taylor Let me begin with a confession. My house is messy. It’s beautiful -- full of art and love and happiness. But messy. My husband leaves every pair of shoes he owns under...

How can you make yourself happy with tiny habits? I’ve been reading BJ Fogg’s excellent book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything. He is emphatic that it is our emotions that...

How to stay positive no matter what. A guest article by Kate Taylor. It can be easy to stay positive when skies are blue, luck’s on your side and everyone thinks you’re gorgeous and amazing. It’s a...

How can you Break Free from Shame? A guest article by Kate Taylor Do you have a deep, dark secret? Something you’ve never told anyone because it makes you feel ashamed? I know I do. I’ve got few of...

In honor of World Book Day, I wanted to share the 10 practical self-help books that changed my life. In no particular order they are:  1. How to Get out of Debt, Stay out of Debt and Live...

It's possible to feel happier and wealthier while helping others at the same time. Sounds too good to be true. But did you know that people who donate money to charity feel wealthier than those who...

I used to think of legacy as something you leave when you die -- the money you’ve left to children and charities, for example. A more crucial question: Is anyone better off or happier for having...

As our new calendars arrive, it is natural to want to set goals for the upcoming year. This is especially true now, as so many of our plans have had to take a back seat during the pandemic. This...