We all know we should exercise. but for some reason it’s really hard to make it a regular part of life. Of course, we all know it’s important it you’re trying to lose weight, and most of us also know that exercise is generally good- in a vague sort of way. Is that enough to […]
13 Surprising Benefits Of Smiling
by Wanda on January 11, 2017
When we’re happy, we smile- well, most of us, anyway. It’s just a natural, almost involuntary response to feeling good. That’s why I was surprised to learn that smiling can actually make you feel good, if you weren’t already! In fact, there are a lot of ways that smiling is good for you, and here […]
14 Ways To Feel Thankful Every Day
by Wanda on November 23, 2016
Thanksgiving is a time to take stock and reflect on what we feel thankful for and it feels good. If it feels good why would you limit that to just one day a year? Feeling thankful is a key to happiness, and it’s also good for your physical health. I admit, it can be hard […]
12 Reasons To Be Kind To Yourself
by Wanda on July 27, 2016
We all talk about kindness a lot: being kind to others, teaching our children to be kind, and about how kindness is way more constructive than negativity and discord. But how many of us really apply the idea of kindness to ourselves? I’m talking about being kind to yourself, which isn’t always easy. If […]
How To Be A Good Friend
by Wanda on June 1, 2016
Friendships are special relationships. It makes sense; people need companionship and support, and good friends give you just that, not to mention the countless other benefits of having friends. Though you might think being a good friend is something we all just know how to do naturally, sometimes maintaining a good friendship takes a little effort. Here […]
10 Foods To Boost Your Mood
by Wanda on March 27, 2016
Wellness is a hot topic these days and it seems like everyone is into some kind of special diet- gluten-free, paleo, keto, and so many others. We all like to eat, but we all realize now that besides tasting good and satisfying hunger, food is supposed to work for us, too. We want to get […]