Simple Pleasures

Happiness is how you feel but your joy is an event. Joy is here for you, but when your calendar is all booked up and your to-do list reads more like a novel,

It's time for a slow, soft December. Learn more about 31 Days of Gifts and how to share it with friends and family. I can't wait to share these gifts with

Enjoying simple pleasures every day eases the stress of life while allowing us to feel joyful. Simple pleasures aren't complicated or expensive. They are a

These books will provide you with a much needed escape from too much screen time. If you are one scroll away from a total meltdown, it may be time for some

If you want to know how to read more, keep reading. Below you'll find actual tips to help you read more and books that will actually make you want to keep

I hope my birthday story will help you set boundaries and feel better connected to the people you love. My desire to set boundaries had a lot to do with the way

Analog living is the intentional shift from spending time online to spending time reconnecting to yourself and the world. Analog living requires extra

Note: This article on comfort and connection is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Have you experienced guilt over taking breaks, spending

Note: This article on simplifying for joy is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Recently, I visited a friend in San Francisco. During my stay, we

Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky is one of my favorite happiness researchers. Her writings helped me understand the science of happiness, and how to choose happiness in my

Announcing 31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve has been my cue to kick off the holiday season for the last TEN years. It's become something I look forward to every

Most of what I share with you is personal because it's what I believe, or experienced or recommend. However, it's not usually directly about me. It's important

It's stormy out there, literally and figuratively. I wish I could deliver the big solution, the one thing you need to do to be at peace and feel safe, happy and