Unlocking happiness one day at a time through positive thinking and the application of modern mental health practices.
On this blog I dive into what may appear to be a sprawling variety of topics: from saving money to loving yourself, and from building better goals to (for some reason) a bunch of life …
One of my great joys as a self-help writer is to take a common piece of life advice and pick a fight with it. These ideas have meaning, they have value, and there’s usually a …
My wife and I have this little saying: “There’s always a bench.” When we find ourselves in a new place, or in the middle of a particularly impactful moment, we like to point out to …
It’s no secret that good listening is one of the most valuable (and underdeveloped) tools in human relationships. Of course, we all know it’s inappropriate to suck up all the air in the room and …
Funny quotes about life and sayings that are inspirational can be the much-needed mood booster people need when life gives you lemons, or even just for a Monday morning! It’s great to keep some hilariously …
Have you ever called someone out for being a negative Nancy and gotten this gem in reply: “I’m not a pessimist; I’m a realist!” I never liked the suggestion that you can’t think positively and …
Happiness is something that most of us strive for, but it’s easy to get lost in the search. It’s common for people to talk about happiness like it’s a “thing” to be found and only …
What comes to mind when you think of optimism or positive thinking? Most likely, your mind doesn’t leap toward terms like toxicity, gaslighting, or invalidation. That’s probably for the best, but there is an overlap …
Are you living your life on purpose? Most people would probably instinctively say that yes, of course we are. But how do you know? What separates a life defined by intentional choices and constant progress …
Try though I might, I have thus far in my life failed to find an overstatement of the benefits of positive thinking. What many are quick to wave off as simply ‘being cheerful’ is really …