You want to feel grateful – you know you’re supposed to feel grateful. But for some reason, you just can’t. Gratitude is often talked about as some magical elixir that will make everything better. ‘Count your blessings. When you’re feeling down – just focus on all the good in your life. Don’t look at the…

Inside: Living a mindful life brings greater peace, joy, and authentic confidence. These five keys for how to live a mindful life will jumpstart your journey to a happier and more intentional life! It’s so easy to get stuck in survival mode that we forget to slow down and enjoy life. Most days feel like…

I’ve been able to avoid an ordinary life for quite some time. Growing up, we lived on a sailboat and then in an RV, roaming around the U.S. until I was in second grade.

Does taking on your New Year’s resolutions feel you with excitement and motivation? If it doesn’t, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Maybe you have no idea where this year will take you. Or perhaps you don’t have the slightest clue about what you really want in life. Don’t fret, we’ve all been there. Read…

“I… just really… hate myself for being this way,” I sobbed into the arms of my husband. I had just gotten home from my first day at a new job. This was probably the easiest part-time job I’ve ever had. Yet I was nervous and internally obsessing about what the clients might think about me….

It can be difficult to remember our mindfulness practice. Especially when life gets hectic and we’re low on time. But here’s a simple way to add more mindfulness into your life: designate one day a week as a day of mindfulness. Thich Nhat Hanh , renown mindfulness teacher and Buddhist monk (1926-2022), suggested this practice…

Sometimes being an emotional type feels like a curse. If I’m in a bad mood I’m completely useless. I need to process my emotions before I can take any action. But the prevailing thought today is that emotions equal weakness. And I don’t disagree, entirely.  The last time I suppressed my emotions, it didn’t end…

Are you waiting for your ‘someday’ to finally be happy? For the perfect moment, partner or body to finally feel the joy you so badly crave? Most people delay feeling joy for reasons such as: According to the General Social Survey, every year since 1972, less than 30% of Americans report being very happy. That…

We’re all searching for a sense of meaning in our lives. Without meaning, we feel lost. Most of us believe our lives need some major purpose in order to be meaningful. But these high expectations lead to… It’s as if simply living our lives is just not enough nowadays. Beauty is Pointless Osho, the Indian…

Starting a new year brings excitement and anxiety.  There’s possibilities for new beginnings and adventures. But there’s also endings. There’s the high expectations we set for ourselves. And the fear of not accomplishing our new year’s goals. All our fears, desires, and worries cloud our perspective on the year ahead. While setting goals is important,…

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch Fear creates the illusion that we can control or avoid unwanted circumstances. It gives us a temporary feeling of control and power over our lives. Having fear is only natural, but when it stops you from pursuing the things you want the…

I’ve been practicing mindfulness consistently for the past 5 years. It’s changed my life in a profoundly positive way. I’ve become happier, less anxious, and more centered. It’s also a large part of why I started this blog: to share what I learned and inspire others to start their own mindfulness practice. I’ve always been…