Quirky & Fun Ways To Reduce Stress

Earlier this week I was having a rough day and, as a result, was carrying around all that stress. I found relief in an unexpected way- while walking the dogs we were caught in a rainstorm. Getting caught in the rain was a wonderful opportunity to let go. I was already soaked so why not splash in the puddles? Why … Read More

5 Ways to Make the Best of Today

All too often we fall into the trap of letting our external circumstance determine our internal circumstance. I see it all around me- whether or not friends and co-workers have a good or bad day depends on what happens during the day- it doesn’t have to be that way. Life can be so much more than what happens to you. … Read More

18 Ways to Have Fun at Work (And Life!)

We think of work as, well, work. No doubt you hear the weekly Monday lament, but work doesn’t have to be all bad, in fact it doesn’t need to be bad at all! Having fun at work has many benefits, including minimizing boredom and fatigue, relieving tension and stress, improving morale, inspiring innovation and creativity, reducing conflict, and improving mental … Read More

Don’t take life too seriously

Life is serious and taking it too seriously robs you of happiness, fun and productivity. A solemn outlook increases stress, squanders creativity and innovation, and stifles progress. If you’re reading this blog I hope these are not qualities you want in your life! I was a terribly serious child, with a serious case of perfectionism. When other children played and … Read More