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Not an Empty Nest, An Open Door

I thought I was doing pretty well in the weeks after college drop-off. After all, I managed to make it two whole days without crying. Two days! I even bragged about it to my friends, like one of those “days…

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Do This Today to Be Happier

When I can name an emotion, I can understand it better. And understanding what’s happening in my head helps me find ways to live a happier life. And let’s face it, we could all stand to be a little happier. …

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Can You Decide To Be Happy? 

I often call Penn my ‘golden retriever.’ Even on his worst days, he will find something to laugh about and find bits of joy in the madness of our day to day life. Me? Well, that’s entirely different. As I…

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Can You Just Decide Your Mood?

Last weekend Penn and I had a much needed date night.  We had done the thing we said we would never do – we had become those people who prioritize work and kids above our relationship. We had not been…

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Happiness Is Not The Goal

I was trying to take my socks off the other day and I threw my back out. (A clear sign of getting older, yes.) It’s my body’s way of telling me I am carrying too much stress and tension. As…

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Happiness Roadblocks and How to Avoid Them

How often do you feel happy? If you’re not sure, do you know why? Just like the search for the best night cream or deciphering the Instagram algorithm, happiness often seems like a moving target. We have to keep working…

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