Simple Seasonal Rituals To Boost Your Wellbeing

When the seasons change, humans notice the shift and adjust their moods naturally. Any transitional period sparks changes in the human body, so it is important to be ...

Gluten Free Meal Plan Week 1

In an effort to help your meal time be as simple as possible, I created a gluten free meal plan. My hope is that this meal plan will give you some meal inspiration and help take one thing off ...

315 Things To Be Thankful For Right Now

Being thankful is more important than many people think. Studies show that thankfulness (or gratitude) is the primary variable in increasing life satisfaction. It is far more important than ...

Salsa Verde Shrimp & Rice – Easy 15 Minute Meal

Salsa verde shrimp and rice is incredibly flavorful, easy to make (ready in just 15 minutes) and the perfect busy weeknight dinner recipe. This recipe uses simple ingredients like frozen veggies ...

33 Benefits of Leisure Activities

Engaging in a hobby or leisure activity offers far more than just a way to pass the time—it can be a powerful investment in your overall well-being. The benefits of hobbies are quite varied, ...

The Danger of Assuming Your Experience Is Universal

There is a small nuance in language that I often find myself chiming in on when I see a need to do so. At first, the adjustment seems and sounds small. But in reality, there is a life-giving ...

151 Best Random Acts of Kindness Ideas to Improve the World

Do you want to make the world a better place? Then, be kind. This is not a gimmick. In a world beset by negativity, kindness is like a ray of sunlight shining through the dark clouds of ...

Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Never underestimate the importance of removing stuff you don’t need. Encouragement provides us with motivation. It invites us to dream dreams of significance for our lives. And it begs us to ...

163 Gratitude Journal Prompts to Become More Grateful

Do you often feel surrounded by negativity?  Every day we are bombarded by bad news, political discord, and catastrophic world events. But if you turned off the television, shut down your ...

3 Things My Aunt Did That Made Saying Goodbye a Little Easier

Note: This is a guest post from Joe Darago, Executive Director of The Hope Effect, and a friend of mine for over 30 years. I come from a big family—five sisters and me—filling every corner of ...