Clutter Control: Handling Physical and Emotional Junk

Have you ever watched the TV show Hoarders? It’s about people who hold on to possessions, knick knacks, and even garbage forever, completely filling up their houses with junk. OK, so it’s sensational reality TV, but I can’t turn away from these train wrecks! The clutter inside their homes is a reflection of the clutter…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Link Roundup: Winding Down Summer

I’m catching up on some of my summer to-dos this weekend. Chris and I are going to our favorite breakfast place, cruising around the farmers’ market, and taking a dip in the pool. I’m also reading Happier at Home, Gretchen Rubin’s sequel to her bestselling book, The Happiness Project. I love reading about how to…

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How to Choose a Mantra to Improve Your Life

We all know that the only person you can change is yourself (so quit bugging your husband to pick up the socks he left on the floor!). And it’s because of this fact that many of us spend enormous amounts of time and money on improving ourselves. Sure, I’m all about self-improvement—Go to the gym!…

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