If you spend much time on social media, you may be familiar with the buzz about mindfulness. A search on Pinterest will yield thousands of results. #mindfulness has over 4 million posts on Instagram. I did a quick search of TED talks on YouTube and found over 100 pertaining to mindfulness. There are also several hundred apps for mindfulness. It seems like everyone is jumping on the mindfulness and meditation bandwagon. And it’s not just hype. The crucial thing to know is, mindfulness actually works. It’s not just a buzz word. Everyone is trying to sell you some peace of Read More
Category: happiness
A Letter To Myself, 7 Tips For More Happiness
Dear Younger Self, True confession: I hate a lot about getting older. It takes me twice as long to get over injury and illness. Thanks to my California childhood (minus sunscreen) my skin is starting to show brown spots, red spots, and even some crinkles. Crinkles sound nicer than wrinkles, don’t they? My advice, never forget your sunscreen and start a savings account to pay for a good dermatologist. Weight loss is twice as challenging as my metabolism slows. But weight gain is a piece of cake (or pie or cookie). Remember how you could eat everything you wanted and Read More
11 Ways to Have a Good Night’s Sleep
I often have trouble sleeping in the summer months. I stay awake past my bedtime because it’s too light outside and, often, too hot to sleep inside. That’s not to say I don’t have trouble sleeping during the other three seasons of the year. Some times the reason is stress and worry. Other times is too noisy. Sometimes getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. Whatever the reason and whichever the season, getting a good night’s sleep is important. According to the Center for Disease Control, more than one quarter of the American population reports problems getting enough Read More
My Summer Bucket List
In February, I created a springtime bucket list. Since summer is just around the corner, I thought I’d review what I actually accomplished on my spring list and then create a new list for the summer. You can see my spring list here. I feel fairly good about it. Spring Bucket List Review Plant a garden It hasn’t happened. I keep thinking I need to get some tomato plants in. I still have time. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself. Go to Disneyland I booked the trip and it will take place in June. So technically, it Read More