20 Life-Changing Questions to Ask Yourself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPXxJ0EiMOs&feature=c4-overview&list=UUqrvcQgmzYplblLNmNMa9yQ For many of us, it seems easy to fall into the torment trap, when sadness strikes; it can snowball into more negative thoughts. These thought patterns can consume us which can keep us feeling unhappy. But it is possible to turn your mood around. Here are 20 life-changing questions… READ MORE

Dear Future Me…

To pull myself out of depression, I wrote a letter to the future me. The me who hopefully, figured things out. The future me who I sensed was more happy and healthy. This was a pivotal turn and tool to help be reach a more joyful, happy life.  Dear Future… READ MORE

20 Things to Let Go of Before 2014

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: “How heavy is this glass of water?”

Answers called out… READ MORE

20 Things You Won’t Learn in School

Several years ago, I left my successful career in advertising to follow my heart and become a writer. Although I left the corporate world behind, my desire to make a difference and express myself creatively never changed. Over time, I found a place for all my advertising knowledge, and that… READ MORE

Is the Pursuit of Happiness Making Us Unhappy?

Today, I consider myself an extremely happy person, but it hasn't always been that way. The truth is that I've made HUGE strides to be where I am today. I had to dig deep inside myself to access authentic joy, the kind that cannot be manufactured by false promises and one-night-stand mantras… READ MORE

Top 25 Things Happy People Do Differently

Like many people, I've gone through some major life changes over the past few years. I was stuck in depression tied to my corporate job. My breakdown turned into a breakthrough, which gave me clarity to follow my heart and change direction in my life. I moved across the country… READ MORE

Be Happy Now – Stop Doing These 5 things

Full article featured on MindBodyGreen Recent Research shows that the World Health Organization estimates that over 121 million people worldwide have some form of depression; whether it lasts a couple of minutes, or through many years of your life, chances are we've all experienced some form of depression, and it's… READ MORE

Yoga Saved My Life: 5 Transformational Lessons Learned On The Mat

Featured in Mind Body Green Over the past eight years, my relationship with yoga has changed drastically. At first, I was a lot like a child learning to ride a bicycle. The thought of yoga was exciting, but once I started practicing, it quickly turned frustrating, embarrassing, and even painful. Through… READ MORE

Are Your Habits Hurting You?

Featured in MindBodyGreen.com Most people will give up on their New Year’s resolutions by this time of year, because it seems too hard to make them come true. Although we may have the best intentions, perhaps other habits are preventing us from being the healthiest we can be. I learned… READ MORE