What’s your favorite color? Mine is the one that’s still in the paper wrapping, sitting in a brand-new box of crayons. There’s a certain kind of joy that comes from opening a fresh box of…

Life, in its beautiful, messy unpredictability, often hands us moments of pure, unadulterated joy when we least expect them. It is often in these spontaneous moments when we get a little taste of the sweetness…

Have you ever wondered, “What is my personality type?” Are you an extravert or an introvert? A thinker or feeler? This article is about a tool I call the People Formula—Myers Briggs personality type—and how…

If you’ve been keeping up with my digests this year, you know I’m all about spreading hope, happiness, and joy. This week, I’ve been really leaning into the idea of finding joy in the small,…

Here in the US, we just celebrated Memorial Day, and that means it is the unofficial start of summer! What a joyful time! If you’re like many families, your van is packed to the max…

JOY~I’ve been pounding that message for months now. How can you look at this little girl playing with bubbles and not feel joy? Do you remember when you or your kids jumped for joy when…

It seems like everywhere you look nature is stretching its wings and shaking off the winter cobwebs! I walked out to my back patio the other morning and low and behold I was treated to…

How do you show empathy? Are you like Oscar the Grouch, growling from your trash can, or are you like Big Bird, always caring about and understanding with others? Empathy is a component of emotional…

When you think of your workplace, is the word “joyful” one of the descriptors that come to mind? If you are old school like me, you learned that the workplace is a place for BUSINESS…

“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” ― Wayne W. Dyer If you’ve been keeping up with these…

Have you ever worked for a boss that just made you miserable? Was he a bully who put people down, screamed at employees, and was never happy with anything? How about working for a slave…

The Super Bowl is over. It wasn’t pretty if you’re a Chiefs fan. Eagles 40, Chiefs 22. Imagine what it was like for this young man. I don’t know his name, but I’m going to…

A month ago I took a leap and declared to the world that I was skipping SMART goals for 2025. SMART goals are important, but they aren’t the be-all, end-all. I committed to taking small…

Are you feeling anxious or stuck because you don’t have a personal development plan? Or maybe you sorta have a plan in your head, but nothing’s written down? Then you’ve come to the right place….

How good are you at asking questions? ‘Fess up now, be honest. A lot of people think they are asking questions, when what they are really doing is something else entirely. What makes a question…

Welcome to 2025. Are you getting giddy about all the wonderful things that are sure to arise in your next few months? Or do you pooh-pooh the whole idea of setting goals? A lot of…

The holidays are coming and that means dinners and parties and socializing. For some of you, the holidays mean having to force yourself to make endless small talk with people you may not even care…

Are you so overwhelmed with life that you’ve lost your Ho Ho Ho? Too many of us allow the holidays to add stress to our already stressed lives. My husband and I decided to skip…

These goal-setting strategies will make you a winner. They’ll help you achieve what you want to achieve by year’s end. Goal-Setting Is a Process Set Goals You Can Control Goals Must Align With Your Values…

Making decisions can be tough. It can even be a bit dicey. What if you make a mistake? According to the Internet, THEY—you know, those people with no faces or names—estimate we adults make about…

Look like a pro at networking activities, even if you feel like a fish out of water. Follow these tips and you’ll bolster your confidence and meet interesting people. I promise because I have been…

When talking with someone, have you ever felt like you’re speaking one language and they’re speaking another? It is so frustrating. This post reveals the secrets you need to improve your communication skills at work. Clear…

Is this gorgeous or what? Does it really have your name on it? Can you really afford it? Here’s my plan to get this beauty. Go to the dealership (online or in person), ask all…

Brought to you by Friday Fun Time It’s Friday and my mind is wandering. Do I really want to finish up this article today? Really–who sets deadlines for a Friday? “We need it by Friday…

Sometimes on Fridays my mind wanders, and I take time to reflect on the wonders of this world. Taking time to actually observe nature can be great fun. I hope your Friday gets a tad…