How to Deal with Confrontation
Even if you cringe at the thought of confrontation, at some point or another, you will encounter an uncomfortable moment of reckoning. Disagreements happen. Misunderstandings…
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…
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,…
How to Transition to a Busy Fall from a Lazy Summer
During summer, it’s easy to fall into a more relaxed routine. You might work a little less and play a little more. While it’s certainly…
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 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…
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…