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Letting go of control – the good, the bad, the helpful 

I have a new favorite word, perfect for someone who tends to be a bit of a “control freak.” I found it on one of those lists of words that have no English equivalent (which I think says a lot about our society), it’s ataraxia, from ancient Greek meaning: a state of serene calmness. Or, […]

The Free Valentine’s Day Gift that Leads to Increased Happiness No Matter Your Relationship Status 

Valentine’s Day decor and gifts started filling the shelves even before clearance Christmas goodies left the scene at my local Target and Kroger stores.  It seems like it’s never too soon to start thinking about the next holiday and how you can spend that hard earned money of your loved ones.  Well regardless of your […]

Why Holding Hands Could Change Your Life 

As we prepare to head into the New Year, many of us will reflect on the current year, evaluating outcomes and attempting to predict what alterations we might make beginning in January in order to increase happiness.  It’s a ritual that a good number of us will partake in, even if the current year was […]

Nighttime Routines: 5 Tips for Restful Sleep 

It’s Monday morning, and all you want to do is snooze. So often we hear the importance of setting a morning routine to kick start our days and get us going, but rewind to Sunday evening for a moment; Did you stay up too late finishing that article on your cell phone? Did you consider […]

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