Love Your Life #005: The importance of coffee and how I get in alignment
Welcome to Love Your Life + Law of Attraction. Abraham says, Know that just one moment of joy is a sign of better things to come. That’s why today we’re going to talk about alignment—what it is, why it’s important, and—most of all—ways you can get in alignment to create a life you love. To […]
Be careful: What you focus on multiplies
What you focus on multiplies. Not sure if that’s true? Just give it a whirl. Hop on the negativity train Spend a few minutes thinking about things that annoy you and people who irritate you. List your gripes and grievances. Think about the store clerk who was rude to you and the driver who cut […]
Is your glass half empty? It’s time for a Rampage of Appreciation.
Did you know it’s impossible to feel crappy and grateful at the same time? Don’t believe me? Go ahead, try it. Think of something that makes you feel bad at the same time you’re thinking of something you’re thankful for. It’s impossible. Gratitude causes the less-than-great feeling to take a backseat. Which means gratitude is the Tool […]
Yes, I’m grateful the library had the book I wanted
I used to say I had an attitude of gratitude until someone called me on it. No, they weren’t saying I’m ungrateful. But they were making a distinction between an attitude of gratitude and a gratitude practice. Hmm… my attitude of gratitude sounds a bit more passive—even detached—when put alongside a gratitude practice. So what’s […]
Gratitude is both an attitude and a practice
Being grateful is a choice. To pause. To appreciate. To acknowledge. Gratitude Practice Here are examples of a gratitude practice: Keep a gratitude journal and list three things each night for which you’re grateful. Use mealtimes for each family member to share one thing they’re grateful for that day. Make it a habit when standing in […]
Happy women water their own grass (and how you can too)
It’s easy to look over there and see something you don’t have. Something better. Something you want. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Or at least it can seem that way. You look around and see your neighbor’s bigger house and newer car. You see your friend’s happy marriage […]
8 ways to spring clean your mind
Winter is over and that can only mean one thing: It’s time for spring cleaning. This time of year makes us want to throw open the windows, air out the house, and do some deep cleaning. It feels good to let the sunshine in and make your surroundings shine and sparkle. And there’s no doubt […]
Will this be your deathbed regret?
One of the most common deathbed regrets is: I wish I had let myself be happier. Doesn’t that thought just make you ache? I know it does me. It causes a near-physical pain. Because notice it says “I wish I had let myself be happier.” Had let myself be present instead of busy Had let […]
Here are 12 things that get in the way of ease
My word for the year is ease…the absence of difficulty or effort. Just thinking about ease makes me take a deep breath and relax. Even feel a little happier. My life already has a lot of ease in it. I’ve made certain choices the last few years to move toward ease. Leaving a career I […]
Mini Mission—Be an example
Someone wise once said: Everybody teaches us something. Some how we want to live. Others how we don’t. I’m impatient. It’s a character flaw, plain and simple. And while I don’t beat myself up about my impatience, it’s something I actively work to improve. When I’m impatient—whether with the slow speed of service at a […]