What would happen if you took the mask off? We all wear masks. Some we slip on so often we forget theyāre even there. The āIām fineā mask. The āIāve got it all togetherā mask. The ānothing bothers meā mask. Each one designed to protect us, to fit in, to...
Ode to My Body
To say this is an āodeā may be an overstatement as poetic ability is not something I possessā¦ yet. With that said, Iāve decided itās time I show this body of mine some gratitude. Perhaps youāll want to write a letter to your body too. Here goes: Dear body, Iāve...
Being Happier – 10 Things I’ve Learned this Past Decade
After coaching hundreds of people through their challenges and transitions, I’ve come to realize (and truly internalize) that your happiness doesn’t depend on that thing or person āout thereā. Your happiness is your job alone. And it’s an inside job. Since my early days studying Positive Psychology, I’ve navigated the...
The Happy Key
How many times have you thought that happiness is sitting right on the other side of… …landing the dream job? …finding romance? …losing weight? …or making more money? In truth, things are the other way around. Events and circumstances, it turns out, do not deliver happiness. Research has shown that...
You Can Decide to Be Happy
You canāt wait until life isnāt hard anymore before you decide to be happy. ā Jane Marczewski (a.k.a. āNightbirdā) If you have been reading my writing for a little while you likely know the core belief that guides all the work I doā¦. It is never too late to pursue...
Your Challenge is Happening FOR You
I pivoted and I perseveredā¦ Iām so damn happy that thing I thought I wanted didnāt work out! You are so much more resilient than you think you are. You have overcome lots of challenges. Heck, youāve been doing that since the day you were born. And whether you recognize...