Bells are Ringing…

With the holidays upon us, there is a new level of frantic busy-ness in the air. One tool I've started to use to help me decide where to spend my time is a normal bell curve. After all, we can't be good at everything, only great at a few things. Taking a beat to remind…

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A list more important than your to-do list

Now is a good time for a reminder that happiness is a skill. Just like any other skill, happiness takes practice and patience. Part of my happiness practice is collecting and sharing 15-minute happiness check-ins. I came across an article from Mama Mia.com.au encouraging moms to share their "I don't" lists as a way to…

#currentmood

My #currentmood is everything New England fall. Started with a giant Dunkin' pumpkin-is-back billboard, a candle sale at White Barn, and then right through the new episodes of the Great British Baking Show. A cornucopia of fall cozy pretty much exploded. Other than channeling my most #basic self, these things collectively led to increased productivity.…

Cascading Habits

I've been feeling as if life is more hectic than I'd like recently. The end of the school year does this to many of us - I know I'm not alone! Mix in a threenager, some big projects at work and increased commitment to this blog and helping other to "work your happy", and some…

Seasonal Bucket Lists: 15 Minutes Happier

This past Sunday, my family kicked off our Memorial Day to Labor Day tradition: Ice Cream Sundays! We visit our local creamery each Sunday evening during the summer months. It's an easy family activity that helps make summer memories, establishes a routine and since it ends at Labor Day, keeps ice cream treats a little…

Quarterly Happiness Review

Oh April! Three months of 2019 behind me, and I am honestly wondering what happened to March. Seriously, where did it go? Like big corporations check numbers at the end of each quarter, I've recently started holding a QHR (Quarterly Happiness Review) with myself. This year, I’ve given my QHR a little more structure: a…

What does Dolly Parton have to do with professional development?

Knowing who you are, and being that version unapologetically, is the cornerstone to being happier version of your best self. After all, it is the inimitable Dolly Parton who said: Knowing who we are is a life-long journey. After many years in HR, I get asked regularly for input on personal branding, self-assessments and professional…

12 Days of Working Your Happy

The 12 Days of Christmas (December 26th - January 6th) is my favorite time of year. I look forward to the post-holiday slow-down so I can reflect on closing out the current year and set intentions for the new year. And this year, I invite you to join me in planning a 2019 to make…

15 minutes happier: one day, some day

When to use: When you're feeling as if everyone else has a claim on your time. Supplies: The outdoors, a pen or pencil and paper. Instructions: Take a 10 minute walk - preferably outside. Leave your phone and music behind. The purpose for this quick walk is to be alone with your thoughts. Ask yourself: What…

Happiness Exercise: Pile of Good Things

When to use: When you want to bring a little more joy to your day, and aren’t sure where to start. Supplies: A pen, paper, other pens in different colors, or highlighters. Instructions: Set a timer for 5 minutes, and write down everything that comes to mind when you ask yourself “what makes me happy?”. This…