December Happiness Highlights

*One of my 2021 goals was to keep a Happiness Highlights journal. Each month during the year I shared some of my happy moments to hold myself accountable and to help you pause and recognize all the great small things that are happening in your life.* Previous Highlights JanuaryFebruaryMarch AprilMayJune JulyAugustSeptember OctoberNovember My December HappinessContinueContinue reading “December Happiness Highlights”

What Is Hygge?

If you aren’t familiar with the Danish word, Hygge (hoo-ga or hue-gah depending who you ask) describes a comforting and cozy atmosphere. Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, wrote a whole book describing hygge which is called The Little Book Of Hygge Danish Secrets To Happy Living. Many people have become interested inContinueContinue reading “What Is Hygge?”

September Happiness Highlights

*One of my 2021 goals was to keep a Happiness Highlights journal. I plan on sharing some of my happy moments each month to hold myself accountable. I hope they help you pause and recognize all the great small things that are happening in your life.* My Happiness Highlights: Spending time with my nieces toContinueContinue reading “September Happiness Highlights”

My Don’t Want List

Earlier this month I read a great post by Joshua Becker from Becoming Minimalist. It was called, Expand Your Don’t Want List. The article stresses the importance of being happy with what you have. Right away I started to think about what I would put on my don’t want list. I took a few minutesContinueContinue reading “My Don’t Want List”

Thank You, Stranger!

Every day there is kindness all around us. Many times these are simple gestures that are easy to overlook. Recently, I have been trying to pay more attention and acknowledge the kindness that I see. So without further ado, I’d like to send out a few thank you notes to the strangers who recently showedContinueContinue reading “Thank You, Stranger!”

July Happiness Highlights

*One of my 2021 goals was to keep a Happiness Highlights journal. I plan on sharing some of my happy moments each month to hold myself accountable. I hope they help you pause and recognize all the great small things that are happening in your life.* July has been a fun and relaxing month forContinueContinue reading “July Happiness Highlights”

Joyful June: Happiness Highlights

*One of my 2021 goals was to keep a Happiness Highlights journal. I plan on sharing some of my happy moments each month to hold myself accountable. I hope they help you pause and recognize all the great small things that are happening in your life.* I can’t believe that June is almost over! WhatContinueContinue reading “Joyful June: Happiness Highlights”