Now more than ever we need to become very flexible and mindful about holiday traditions. Especially since so many may be changing
The holiday season is upon us! This is arguably the most joyous and stressful time of year! So how can you infuse
Let’s all be honest here! For many of us the holidays are an excuse to splurge. We pretend we want to be
If you’re trying to live more sustainably the holiday season can be a real test. With so much to do in so
Not only are the holidays arguably the busiest time of the year but they are also often the most stressful. And it
Firstly, Yes, I did take this picture! I love this clock. It came from Ikea, of all places! I used to use
You might be hearing all of the buzz lately about the importance of a morning routine. To be honest this buzz might’ve
It seems like you can’t look anywhere without seeing people touting the importance of a solid morning routine. But I would argue
Bucket lists seem to be the new trend. Especially for people with young children who want to make the most of summer
When people think of gratitude they often imagine “thank you notes” and a pretty trite sentiment. You know, the usual “I’m grateful
So, y’all know I’m a HUGE fan of affirmations and they’ve literally changed my life. But even I was shocked by some
Have you ever thought about doing affirmations but convinced yourself they are a waste of time? Are you frustrated and annoyed at
We learn most of what we know before we even start school. You know, all the hard stuff, walking, talking, potty training,
There are countless books written on the subject and basically every self-improvement guru has talked about it. But still, making and breaking
Creating healthy daily habits is essential to creating a happy, healthy life and accomplishing our goals. But we are often left wondering…
Who said that exercise has to be grueling and painful??? Oh… wait… was it that “no pain, no gain” guy??? Y’all, I
I teach about health pretty often especially because of my chronic illness and body loathing recovery. And whenever I do I’m asked
Excellent communication is the most important part of any meaningful relationship. But for many of us getting there is extremely scary and
In my family relationships aren’t a lifelong commitment. For any reason, any time someone is likely not speaking to someone, disowning family
Hello, (Amazing) World! My name is Sam, I’m a personal development blogger over at smarterandharder.com. And I am one of the latest
It’s possible that you haven’t ever heard of positive stress or that you think it’s a totally made-up concept. The truth is
If you’re anything like me, you might have a stress habit or two… or let’s be honest 5. Well, I should say
Stress is a natural reaction that has helped humans survive throughout history. It signals dangers and risk both long and short term.
Here is the truth… there is one, and only one, thing standing in the way of you accomplishing your goal, living your
Imagine waking in the morning early, with no alarm, eager and happy to start the day. And laying your head on the
There are times in everyone’s lives when we feel like we’ve lost touch with who we are. And with all this “authentic
Money management can seem like a daunting overwhelming task. And let’s be honest, very few of us feel confident doing it or
My grandma always says the older you get the faster time goes. I’m not sure if this is true but it does
Do you feel like you’re doing ALL the things? Are you overwhelmed by your to-do list and have NO idea where to
Maybe you love your current doctor but have to change. Perhaps you moved or had a change in insurance. Or maybe you