My Theme for 2021

My Theme for 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes I have struggled to come up with my theme for this year. I feel like it is more challenging than usual.  I really wanted to go with “Less Is More” again. It was my theme back in 2018 and I still feel like that is a desired focus for me and very...
A Success Habit (In a New Light)

A Success Habit (In a New Light)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Related to my article last week, I interviewed an impressive woman who is involved in the Catholic Church. She grew up going to Catholic schools and, from my perspective, lives a happy, fulfilling and meaningful life. She made it sound easy,...
“Take What You Like And Leave the Rest”

“Take What You Like And Leave the Rest”

Reading Time: 4 minutes Photo by Mary Carolyn Conti ​I wrote this piece and then chickened out on sending it last Sunday. It feels a little scary to me because I am sharing my thoughts on a sensitive topic, religion. It feels messier than I would like it to be but...
“Happy Money” – Conclusions

“Happy Money” – Conclusions

Reading Time: 4 minutes The book, Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending by Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton is right up my alley. I am all about living a happier life yet money is often blamed and viewed as an obstacle of happiness. I love to learn about and...
Money and Happiness-5. Invest in Others

Money and Happiness-5. Invest in Others

Reading Time: 4 minutes ​After a little break, here is the fifth article in my series on how to change your spending for more happiness in your life.  All of these articles have been based on the book, Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending by Elizabeth Dunn...