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For Instant Happiness, Try Smile Meditation

When I ask people why they don’t meditate, I hear a lot of the same excuses: It’s too complicated. I’m not a Buddhist (or spiritual). I don’t have time. But meditation is actually very simple (if it’s complicated, you’re doing it wrong). You can meditate no matter what your religion is, and you can enjoy…

Quiz: Are You a Superhero or a Sidekick?

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No—it’s a quiz to determine once and for all whether you’re a bold and brawny superhero or a witty and wily sidekick. So, pull up your underwear on the outside of your pants, strap on your boots, and tie on your cape. It’s time…

5 Things That Are Better Done Slowly (Video)

I know, I know! You’re a super busy person, and you think you can’t ever slow down your frantic pace. But going through life like a rushed maniac is bound to catch up with you, and you’re setting yourself up for burnout. Instead, I challenge you to choose at least one thing every day to…

Happier at Home Book Review (Video)

One of my all-time favorite self-empowerment books is Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project. Based on her popular blog, The Happiness Project follows one woman’s quest for happiness without winning the lottery or moving to an ashram in India. And of course, she finds that it IS possible to be happier right where you are now.…

Link Roundup: Trust Your Instincts

Have you ever had a bad feeling about something but you weren’t sure why? This week Chris and I brought Skyla to a new doggie day care center to check it out. We took a tour, spoke with the manager, and Skyla seemed to enjoy herself. A few days later we returned to drop off…

Increase Your Focus and Productivity With a Brain Dump

When I was in elementary school, my teachers would have us do the same activity before writing an essay, story, or other important paper. They called it “brainstorming,” and we were instructed to fill a piece of paper with whatever thoughts or ideas we came up with about a particular topic. We were just supposed…

Link Roundup: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

There’s a wild and crazy girls’ weekend goin’ on here! Well, not too crazy. Let’s say it’s medium-sized crazy. Chris is away in Chicago for a fantasy football weekend with his guy friends. He’s enjoying his favorite restaurants that aren’t available in San Francisco and talking sports with some friends he hasn’t seen in a…