Is It Time for Some Spiritual Spring Cleaning?
As the weather warms up and spring cleaning fever hits me with a vengeance, I am more than ready to declutter my closet and deep…
How Dreaming Became a Distraction from Real Life
I love setting goals and dreaming about my future. Envisioning where I will be one, five, or 10 years down the line is something I’ve…
My Happiness Breakthrough: How I Built a More Joyful Routine
As I hiked a large summit on a summer camping trip with my extended family, I was overwhelmed by the joy I felt. I swam…
3 Money Resolutions to Make for the New Year
I always feel full of potential when the new year arrives. It’s a great time to put my money mistakes from the past year (or…
3 Ways to Remind Yourself of Daily Blessings
I’ve long been a fan of keeping a gratitude journal to help with my overall happiness, a practice I’ve kept up for the past eight…
3 Ways to Rekindle Old Friendships
Sometimes I will go onto Facebook and see an old friend from high school posting pictures, and a sense of longing will crop up in…
Plan Your Fall Budget in 4 Easy Steps
Fall is absolutely my favorite season. The weather gets a little crisp, the autumn baking (and pumpkin spice latte season) begins, holidays start rolling up,…
Why Everyone Needs a Financial Safety Net (And How to Start Building It Now)
An unexpected parking ticket in college was my first big financial slap in the face. When I was visiting a friend, I didn’t realize I…
5 Things to do Before You Check Your Phone in the Morning
Too often, my mornings start off with me looking at my phone while I’m stumbling into the kitchen to make myself a cup of tea.…
4 Tips for Getting out of a Funk
There are times when I wake up ready to seize the day and max out my productivity. But there are other times when I wake…