Itsy Bitsy Steps: Small Changes can Make a Big Difference in Life

You flop onto the couch. You feel utterly exhausted – mentally and physically. This day has been one big, chaotic rush. It seems like you haven’t accomplished anything. At least not anything you wanted to do. What ever happened to those big lifestyle changes you vowed to make? You wanted everything to be so good. But look…

What is Prompted Journaling? 5 Questions to Get You Started

Look deeper. Solve problems more effectively. Challenge your negative thoughts. Rewrite your inner dialogue. Yes, please. All of that sounds really good. You’re needing time for introspection. You need to work toward a more positive life. You’re ready for change. But how exactly do you do all that? Especially when you’re away from your counselor’s…

5 Ways Setting Goals Boosts Happiness/5 Ways Procrastination Shreds It

Making manageable goals a part of your outlook can be a great way to feel good about yourself. You’ve likely felt this in your own life—the deep sense of joy that accompanies passing an important milestone, or the happy anticipation of completing a special project. If you feel like you’re working toward something good, you’re…

Chit-Chat Does NOT Lead to Happiness. Why Meaningful Conversations Do

At different times—while growing up, maybe, or after moving to a new city—you might have felt envious of the person who could strike up a conversation with anyone, drawing endless observations about the weather or a ball game from thin air. Maybe you wish you had the confidence to chat with the person sitting beside…