Tag archive for "happiness"

8 Small Gestures You Can Do to Brighten Someone’s Day

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8 Small Gestures You Can Do to Brighten Someone’s Day

1 Comment 15 December 2011

I went for my morning coffee, and a complete stranger completely made my day. She gave me a huge grin, and said she liked my shoes! I immediately smiled back, and complimented her on her handbag. I know, these are little things, but this quick exchange between two strangers really made us both smile… It [...]

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3 Ways to Will Yourself Well

Life, My Life, Self-Love

3 Ways to Will Yourself Well

3 Comments 10 May 2011

I started to get a slight headache and the sniffles last week. It was not a good week to be under the weather – I had a lot to do, and wanted to be energized when I was on the road and home with my family! Being sick was definitely not an option. So, I [...]

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Rediscovering the “Spark”

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Rediscovering the “Spark”

1 Comment 21 December 2010

I often hear from women who have lost the “spark” for their lives. Running from place to place,  but feeling like nothing is getting accomplished, and everything is being neglected. I can relate- I have felt like that before. I remember years ago it hit me like a ton of bricks. After being in a [...]

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Change, Happiness, Hope, Dreams

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Change, Happiness, Hope, Dreams

No Comments 21 October 2010

We had such a beautiful weekend at Kenmare School in Jersey City. The weather was divine, the leaves starting to turn to orange and brown. I think it’s the change of seasons that signals us to take a look at our lives, and figure out where we want to create some change of our own. [...]

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10 Ways to Make Ordinary Activities Extraordinary

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10 Ways to Make Ordinary Activities Extraordinary

2 Comments 08 October 2010

It may just be a regular old pair of shoes, but a little glue, some glitter, and a couple of gemstones, and you’ve got a pair of ruby slippers that can take you anywhere. Alright, so maybe be-dazzling is not your cup of tea, but I believe that pleasure and joy should come from the [...]

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Inspired by Meaningful Jewelry

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Inspired by Meaningful Jewelry

2 Comments 20 September 2010

I love jewelry, especially when it holds a special meaning. Years ago I bought a simple gold initial ring. I engraved the initials “I M” on the front and on the inside engraved the word “blessed”. No one could see it, but I knew it was there. Any time the day seemed long, or my [...]

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What Makes You Happy? HINT: The Answer is in the Question

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What Makes You Happy? HINT: The Answer is in the Question

1 Comment 14 September 2010

“Nothing can bring you happiness but yourself.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson I love this quote, because so many times we are looking, searching, chasing, struggling, waiting, wanting, working, trying to find happiness. But, the thing is we have everything we need to be happy right now, in this moment, regardless of circumstances. Make the choice- to [...]

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Signs of a Funk and One Simple Shift to Turn it Around

Balance, Bounce, Life

Signs of a Funk and One Simple Shift to Turn it Around

No Comments 13 September 2010

I remember moving into my first apartment like it was yesterday. I walked in, laid down on the floor and decided to paint the room orange. I was feeling happy, independent, and orange felt like a good fit. After about six months of living on my own, and going through some tricky times with relationships, [...]

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Midday Break: Smile at Someone

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Midday Break: Smile at Someone

2 Comments 02 September 2010

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo F. Buscaglia I’m a realist. I know that everyone is busy and has lots going on. [...]

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Midday Break: Spread Happiness

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Midday Break: Spread Happiness

2 Comments 26 August 2010

Giving someone flowers unexpectedly holds a lot of meaning. Different cultures have used flower giving as a way to signify everything from love, friendship, loyalty, to compassion, trust, and future wealth. And, each flower has a meaning of its own. Baby’s breath, for example, symbolizes ‘happiness’. While I’m not as crazy about them when added [...]

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