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Closing Out A Year and Beginning A New One

Finding Delight in the Imperfect: A Christmas Story

Finding a Balance During the Holiday Season

The Gifts We Give

Do You Need Clarity in Your Thinking? I know the secret to getting it.

You may be Forgetting Gratitude for the Most Important Person in Your Life

Tis' the season for doing good. What good shall you do today?

Challenge yourself to be grateful no matter the situation.

What's the Best Way to Create Memories?

Take advantage of opportunities to share your wisdom.

If art is magic, isn’t the consumption of art magic as well?

Adjust Your Expectations, Adjust Your Outcomes

Look Back, Celebrate, Move Forward

Making a Decision? Less is Best

🎉It's Time to Celebrate A Small Idea That Grew With Action. 🎉

How I Grew My Positivity: Learn to multiply the positive in your life, including gratitude, glimmers and all the good stuff

Don't skimp on the steps when creating your new habit.

I'm not like that! Am I?

What we show the world may not be a reflection of what we have inside.

Is it new? Try it, you might like it.

Are you a sucker for a self-quiz, like me?

Google Maps failed us, so we resorted to asking a person.

If you want to plan for joy, it helps to know what it looks like.

You can experience glimmers just like I do.

Someone has to make the first move; It might as well be you.

Going At It Alone: Something I hate to do.

I may not know you, but that won't stop me from talking to you.

Relive the Good Stuff by Sharing it with Others: It will only take a few minutes.

Appreciation for My Father Came Late in Life

My Unexpected Life Lesson From Our Trip to Scotland

The end of the school year reminds me of many lessons I learned: Not all of the lessons were taught by teachers.

A Daily Journaling Habit is for Everyone, Even You

I'm on top of the world. What about you?

My Mother and Me: Thoughts on Baseball, Clocks, and Gerber Daisies

Souvenirs Come In All Shapes and Sizes: The best ones help you relive the details of the experience.

I'm planning a celebratory trip!

When Should You Reflect To Discover Your Biggest Happiness? I decided to use my birthday.

Maintaining friendships benefits everyone involved.

My GPS Gave Me an Opportunity to Practice My New Life Mantra: Slow down and be present.

My Plan for Retirement Needed a Secret Elixir

Make the Ordinary Something Special

Learning and Practicing Social-Emotional Skills are not just for Children

Life Lessons Learned in Art Class

Stuck in a Bad Spot? Search for the Good Around You.

Your Success Depends on Trial and Error

Who is behind Pen to Paper and From The Pen's Nib?

You Need More Celebrations In Your Life

Habits Help You Effortlessly Reframe Your Thoughts

A Simple Act That's An Expression Of Love

You Want To Journal, But What Do You Write?

The Compounding Effect of My Gratitude Habit

To Achieve Your Dreams, Say Them Out Loud

I've Thrown My Resolutions Out. I'm adopting a Word of the Year.