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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…

Dream Big and Make Small Changes

Today I’m linking up with my friend Andrea at DreAm heART sMart ArT for her blog challenge. The prompt is “DREAMS”. I’m all about dreaming big: lavish vacations, gorgeous clothes, the perfect job, a healthy and strong body… That’s what life’s about, right? We should always be dreaming about living a better life, enjoying time…

Link Roundup: Closet Cleanup and the Puppy Who Loved Pumpkins

I’ve been in a cleaning mood around here. Not just the usual vacuuming and laundry, but also cleaning out unneeded stuff. I went through all my clothes and sorted them into categories: (1) too big, (2) too small, (3) just right, and (4) donate. Normally, I’d just donate all the too big and too small…

7 Simple Tips for Cultivating an Abundant Mindset (Video)

There are 2 ways to think about your life: (1) the world has enough love, happiness, and resources for everyone or (2) there’s not enough to go around. An abundant mindset is essential for attracting more prosperity to you. When you think abundantly, amazing things start to happen! Watch this video for 7 simple tips…

How to Take a Compliment (Video)

For whatever reason, many people have trouble accepting compliments. We might get suspicious or think we’re not worthy of compliments. And by not reacting well to compliments, we make ourselves and the person who complimented us feel bad. Watch this video to learn 2 common mistakes people make when someone compliments them (and you probably…

Link Roundup: Fall Resolutions

I may not have stepped foot in a classroom for nearly a decade, but fall always reminds me of a fresh start. It’s my kind of “new year.” Since October starts on Monday (…wow, really?), I’m using this weekend to sort out some of my fall goals. I like having quarterly goals for myself, my…

Stop Lying to Yourself: Why Fear Has Nothing to do With Reality

Tough love time, folks. I know you think you’re protecting yourself by playing small. It’s a big scary world out there, and you’ve got a million reasons why you should just stay put right where you are. You think it’s safer this way. Better to stick with your current job, relationship, weight, friends, and other…