• Self-care

    Pros and Cons of Living a Happy Life

    Living a happy life is something most people think they want. BUT, do you really want to live a happy life? I mean, really? CONS There are a few problems with living a happy life. You have to smile. And,…

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    Ramblings About Happiness

    “Turn off anything and everything that is going to cause a distraction.” That was more of a challenge today than actually writing. The ten minutes that I thought I could be free from distraction proved daunting, so now I sit…

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    What Makes You Happy? Challenge

    How much of what you do daily makes you happy? Does the job/career you do every day make you happy? One of the things in 2015 that made me happy was the trip my husband and I took to St.…

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    Have You Tried Keeping a Gratitude Journal?

    The summer before my final year of teaching (2013-2014) found me babysitting my two grandsons while their parents worked. I had submitted that as my plan for the summer and received no complaint. The first day of summer break, I…