How to Get over Your Ex (And Stop Blaming Yourself)
Do you feel like you just can’t seem to get over the betrayal of a past relationship? Or maybe you find yourself constantly thinking about “the one that got away”? Whether that relationship was recent...
View ArticleLetting Go of Wanting
I was having a chat over lunch with my longtime Aussie pal Amir Zoghi about surrender. We were discussing the importance of letting go of attachment especially when we really desire something. Amir...
View ArticleA Question I’m Often Asked: What’s Changed in My Life Since “The Happiness...
Zoikes, it’s hard to believe that almost a full decade has passed since The Happiness Project first hit the shelves. In many ways, my life is much the same—and of course, many things have changed as...
View ArticleDealing with a Bad Day (Without Chocolate, Netflix or Guilt)
(Ok, there may be some chocolate and Netflix, but only if they are right for you, and no unconscious choices and definitely no added guilt) You know those days when you just can’t even? When adulting...
View ArticleChildren Know Better: How to Foster Your Dreams Since Childhood
When was the last time you have followed your intuition? The last time you fulfilled your dreams and freed your instincts? We live in a society that dictates us what we should or should not do. We live...
View ArticleGo Ahead and Break Down
Everyone has times in their life when they ought to admit defeat. Whether it’s in your love life, how you handle your money, how you handle friendships, or something else, there really is a point at...
View ArticleTeaching Kids to Balance Work and Play
Ah, childhood! The one time in our lives when we are blissfully free of any responsibilities, right? Not exactly. In fact, many kids today have more responsibilities than ever before. The advent of...
View ArticleHave a Healthy Holiday
It’s that time of year… the marathon between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Unfortunately, this marathon doesn’t include much running … instead, it’s 26.2 miles of holiday treats. Have you started to...
View ArticleBreaking the Rules, Writing & Becoming Yourself Again
James Frey failed at writing for 12 years. Then he wrote “A Million Little Pieces.” Oprah blessed it. He went on her show. Everyone was reading the book. She built Frey up. And then tore him down when...
View ArticleBad Pilots, Bad Bosses, Bad Communication & Crashing Planes
I used to travel frequently in a previous life. On one particular occasion, I don’t remember where I was going to or coming from, we were on approach for arrival. To avoid the wrath of the flight...
View ArticleExamine Your Expectations + What It Means to Deeply Let Go…
Sweet Seekers! (As in, fellow humans looking for lightness and direction-refinement…) Here’s your second installment of Free & Clear. (Last week was RETROSPECTION). WEEK 2: EXPECTATIONS &...
View ArticleHow to Achieve Any Goal with the Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction is one of the most powerful laws in the universe. Just like gravity, it is always influencing your life and reality. And once you are aware of it you can leverage it to create the...
View ArticleThe Struggle of Battling Substance Abuse as a College Student
When I entered college, I wasn’t prepared for what it was going to be like — I doubt anyone is. You can listen to advice, hear stories about it, and watch movies depicting college life, but nothing...
View ArticleThe Two Magic Words Every Introvert Needs to Know: Sage Advice from My Mentor...
I’m awkward. I often trip over my own words. I’m constantly terrified that I’ll say the wrong thing. I usually run from difficult conversations as fast as I can. I’m also very shy and a true introvert,...
View ArticleTuning out the Noise: How to Get Clarity in Life
Do you ever feel like you’re completely lost in a world that keeps on racing? The world moves fast. One moment you’re excited about a new opportunity, and the other moment you feel totally hopeless for...
View ArticleA Gratitude Ritual and Affirmation for You
I love the week of Thanksgiving here in the States! Cultivating a consciousness of gratitude is a MUST for anyone who is committed to living a fulfilling life. Plus, when we are aware of what we do...
View Article8 Tips to Beat Holiday Stress
‘Tis the season to be jolly—and also stressed out. If you’re feeling irritable, rushed, resentful, lonely, or overwhelmed, keep these strategies in mind to help boost your happiness: 1. Get enough...
View ArticleSprezzatura: The Art of Making Difficult Things Look Simple
If there’s one type of person we admire, it’s the person who’s able to get things done without even trying. You know that person. He’s the student who aces the final exam “without even studying”. She’s...
View ArticleBecome a Higher-Key
The human being has several versions of the brain-mind connection . . . all used at different times for various reasons. To mention a few, there’s the subconscious, conscious, and supra-conscious . . ....
View ArticleUsing Mindfulness to Make Big Life Decisions So Much Easier
We are learning more and more how we hold the power to change our own state of mind. We begin by changing our belief in ourselves so that we can release the obstacles and begin to identify with new...
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