Some Simple Ideas for a Happier Life Part 8: Define your values. Take trips down memory lane with friends and family. Appreciate wonderful moments in nature. Embrace your uniqueness. Join interest-based groups. Listen to inspiring podcasts. Understand success is different for everyone. Be present with loved ones. Embrace a life of simplicity. Focus on things … Continue reading Day #263 in A Year of Positivity

Day #262 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for a late Friday evening of manuscript editing. It's been a busy few weeks, and I haven't had much time for writing, let alone editing. So, it's a delightful treat when I get to have some free time alone to play around with my manuscripts. That … Continue reading Day #262 in A Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for a Happier Life Part 7: Plan simple events to bring people together. Donate clothes or items you no longer need. Share positive things online. Join community projects. Spread kindness through acts of generosity. Volunteer for an afternoon. Join running or workout groups. Go to weekend markets and pop-up events. Celebrate local … Continue reading Day #262 in A Year of Positivity

Day #261 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for another lovely evening out for dinner with my Grams. Grams and I had a lovely evening out for dinner. We went to Longhorn Steakhouse. Their multigrain bread is the absolute best. My company was better, though. I love my Grams. 🥰 Day 260 | Day … Continue reading Day #261 in A Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for a Happier Life Part 6: Start your day with a 10-minute routine. Practice deep breathing exercises. Practice daily meditations (positive word affirmations for yourself). Stretch every day. Do fun workouts with friends or in groups. Pamper yourself with at-home spa days. Create a personal self-care routine. Start a "small wins" jar. … Continue reading Day #261 in A Year of Positivity

Day #260 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for Jesus Christ. “God of Calvary” by Chris Tomlin is a great song to listen to in the dead of the night. It’s a soft, beautiful reminder of who Jesus is and why He died for us. There is no amount of good I can do … Continue reading Day #260 in A Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for a Happier Life Part 5 Find purpose in simple, everyday things. Read inspiring books and stories. Reflect on your progress. Surround yourself with inspiring people. Set realistic personal goals you can stick to. Celebrate your small wins and achievements. Stay open to new ideas and experiences. Have both short-term and long-term … Continue reading Day #260 in A Year of Positivity

Day #259 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for the 2019 movie adaptation of “The Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan. Grams and I have been looking for something new and wholesome to watch, and when we tuned into Amazon Prime Video, we saw the 2019 film adaptation of John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress as … Continue reading Day #259 in A Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for a Happier Life Part 4 Have no-screen time outdoors. Road trip to new places. Organize weekends away with friends. Spend time in nature. Explore your local area. Take pictures of beautiful moments. Plan trips around interests or hobbies. Stay in unique accommodations. Once in a while, do something spontaneous. Day 258 … Continue reading Day #259 in A Year of Positivity