8 years ago, I loved home brewing. I loved it so much that I considered starting my own micro-brewery with a buddy of mine. We made pretty decent beer, too! In fact, one day a wealthy neighbor came to my house and offered us $10,000 towards starting our own brewery! But, I was young and Read more about I am an idiot #6 👨🔬[…]
Happy Wednesday! you’re alive you’re breathin’ you’re healthy you’re able you’re skilled you’re surrounded by people that love you You are truly blessed. Life is good. Have a great day! 👍 – Joel “The central coast is so boring and there’s nothing to do”… My friend Tazzie begs to differ! Check out these blossoming apricot Read more about Life is good![…]
Happiness is a choice. So choo choo choose it today. Get it? Choo choo, like as in a choo choo train!? 😂 Well I thought it was funny. Have a happy day! Sorry for the lame jokes. – Joel
Happy Monday and happy 1st of the month!!! A few years back my wife and I started celebrating every 1st of the month. This ritual brings cheer, pride, encouragement, gratitude and celebration into our household and lives. Please join in today… It’s easy to do: grab a pen write down 3-4 awesome things that happened Read more about March Radness[…]
The antidote to fomo is jomo. JOMO = Joy of missing out. Be happy, because missing out is actually a good thing sometimes… Instead of reading the news on your phone, ask the friends around you what their news is. Get updates via personal conversation. Instead of looking at other peoples photos online, get out Read more about The antidote to FOMO[…]
Good morning everyone this is 5am Joel with your good vibes forecast for the weekend… 👨🏫 Today we’re expecting mostly happiness with a chance of awesome. There’s a 90% probability of delicious coffee this morning, bringing some energetic feelings and a wave of optimism. Around midday we expect some inner peace to roll in, shedding Read more about This weekends good vibe forecast…[…]
About 4 months ago, I met a guy while surfing. It was a calm day, we were both just sitting there on our boards – so I smiled, said hello, and struck up a random conversation. Well, just last week he sent me an email… he wanted to learn about the FIRE movement, and get Read more about Create your own “luck”[…]
Doing your best doesn’t mean always crushing it. “Your Best” can change from day to day… Some days you’re healthy and some days you’re sick. Sometimes you’re a beginner, other times you have experience. Regardless, always do the best you can. Try your hardest at life. – You’ll never regret trying hard. – Your personal Read more about Always do your best[…]
I’m not a stock market expert. But I’ve studied enough to know this… If you invest with the intent of revenge, greed, fear of missing out, getting rich quick, or hurting others, you will almost certainly fail in the long run. Rather, if you invest in value, think long term, master patience, study things thoroughly, Read more about GameStock Saga – check your motive[…]
Good morning and Happy Monday! I got funny email from our street sweeper friend last week… ***** Mr Joel, driving a sweeper is always interesting. 1 thing is after I have my fruit I can throw it in front of the sweeper and away we go. But yesterday I finished my banana and my attempt Read more about I guess i’m not the only idiot… 🍌[…]
“Happiness is available. Please help yourself to it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Happiness is free. 🙂 It’s right there for the taking. SO TAKE SOME! Happy Sunday 😎 Last night I got a royal flush!! Too bad we were playing hand and foot canasta and it didn’t help 🙁
“When I was in high school, my closest friends and I had a rule where we all put our phones in the middle of the table whenever we went out to a restaurant, coffee shop, etc. and the first one to break the phone stack had to buy something for the table (with the exception Read more about Detach from your phone[…]
Last Friday on my volunteering shift, I got a special assignment… One of the clients has been requesting some pie for several months. The standard issue meals can get a bit bland, so he’s been asking constantly if meals on wheels can bring him some pie – to change things up. So last week, one Read more about A few Friday love stories for ya…[…]
Sometimes when I’m tired and frustrated with life, this thought pops into my head… “Why can’t I just be normal, like everyone else.” But then I quickly come to my senses and remember these 3 things: 1) Being normal is overrated. Whenever I try to be like others, it only makes me feel crap. 2) Read more about I wish I was “normal”[…]
Yesterday I was looking through my “someday-maybe list”. It’s a running list of all the things I want to do or try some day, maybe. Wild life dreams. I started the list about a year ago, and just came to a sad realization… I haven’t actually done any of it yet. Haven’t even started one Read more about One day, or Day One?[…]
🏮Happy Chinese New Year!!!🏮 Here are some fun facts for ya… About 2 Billion people will be celebrating Chinese new year today! (actually they started last night and will continue for the next 15 days – that’s a long holiday!) More fireworks will be set off today than any other day of the year! These Read more about Chinese New Year 🏮 🏮 – Let’s celebrate![…]
Most humans have a tendency to wait until the mood strikes them before taking action. We think things like, “I don’t feel inspired right now, maybe I’ll just do xyz later”. Or, “I’m not very motivated today, better start my project tomorrow when I’ve got energy.” But the truth is: Moods follow actions. Not the other way Read more about Mood follows action[…]
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it… is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward Try some of these today… Shoot someone a quick text/email telling them the good impact they had on you Pay forward an act of kindness, like how someone helped you out recently Be patient and Read more about Expresso yourself[…]
Dwelling on the negative is like tying your shoe laces together. It trips you with every step. Actually it’s worse… It’s also like tying your friends laces together as well as all the other people around you. Negativity slows your entire world down. So shift your perspective. Focus on the positive! Take your shoes off Read more about Shift your perspective, my friend.[…]
Bad News is I didn’t win the $68 million lottery jackpot last night. Good News is I already have everything I need in life right here at home. The secret to having it all… …is knowing you already do. Happy Sunday! Woohoo! Found a place nearby for free puzzle swaps!
Good morning and happy Saturday! Oh man, I really don’t feel like working out today. Had a killer long week, a late night yesterday, my brain hurts, and all I wanna do is relax and do nothing all day. But, I read one of my flash cards this morning. It says… 60 minutes of work Read more about 4% pain… for 96% gain![…]
It’s Friday, and you’ve spent the last 4 days helping others and working on their stuff… Now maybe it’s time to start putting your own ideas into action and working on your stuff? No one will ever see, hear, or share your ideas if they never leave your head! Convert your ideas —> action. You Read more about Convert your ideas –> action[…]
A little poem for y’all this morning… “You gotta look for the good in the bad, the happy in your sad, the gain in your pain, and what makes you grateful not hateful” by Karen Salmansohn 😀 Keep your eyes open for the good stuff today… There’s hidden gold in every situation! Speaking of Read more about Lookin’ for the good stuff![…]
“Simplicity boils down to 2 steps… 1) Identify the essential 2) Eliminate the rest” – Leo Babauta, Zen Habits. Today, try following Leo’s advice! Take your to-do list, circle the 3 most important items on it, and forget everything else. Simple. Manageable. Clear cut. Once you’ve kicked those 3 things in the butt, you can Read more about Simplify your day…[…]
Ben Franklin once said… ”Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones.” Following this logic, I have 2 missions for you today… Make a teeny tiny step towards removing one of your bad habits. Make a teeny tiny improvement in solidifying Read more about How to increase your value 💪[…]
Happy February! It’s the 1st day of the month, time to celebrate! About 6 years ago my wife and I started a tradition. On the 1st of every month we celebrate together and toast to the good life! It’s awesome because: It keeps us celebrating regularly. Life moves so quickly you gotta remember to constantly Read more about Happy 1st of the month! 🥂[…]
“If it’s true that there are as many minds as there are heads, then there are as many kinds of love as there are hearts” – Leo Tolstoy If you think your smile doesn’t make a difference, your wrong. Nobody smiles like you smile, and someone out there needs to see it today. If Read more about Your uniqueness… It’s needed.[…]
My friend Cory shot me this yesterday… “I just read a book called The Happiness Advantage (<—- affilly link!). Turns out there is a whole branch of psychology that studies happiness. The author summarized a bunch of research and came up with a really cool discovery! Most people see that “successful” people tend to be Read more about Happiness fuels success, not the other way around[…]
“Let whatever’s going to happen, happen. Don’t judge it before you do it. Sure, sometimes it will be terrible, but sometimes it will be amazing. That’s where the gold is.” – Cloris Leachman RIP Happy Friday guys! Get out there and find that gold! 🏆 Speaking of gold… Back in 2014 my friends and I Read more about Where the gold is…[…]
Try this… “Live life as if everything is rigged in your favor” – Rumi You’ll find that… Expecting good things —> brings you more good things. When good things happen —> they confirm your role in creating them. When bad things happen (everyone goes through rough times) —> you will naturally look for the opportunities Read more about The Universe is Rigged[…]
Last week I was walking the dog. I was holding his leash with one hand, and had a piping hot coffee in the other. I also somehow was holding my phone, some letters, headphones and a face mask. Hands completely full. All was going well until Cooper stopped and did a big poop. Then I Read more about I am an idiot #5 🙅 Multitasking…[…]
It was England, 1784… a guy named Thomas Orford was just strolling along, minding his business… When he heard someone yell out, “Oi mate! Would you mind helping me carry some clothes and stuff into this house? In return I’ll give you a pint of beer!” Thomas accepted, and helped the guy. But, suddenly Tom Read more about Aussie aussie aussie![…]
Say this out loud to yourself… “I don’t get up for work. I get up for ME.” Although work is a big part of your week, it doesn’t control each day. You’re in control of your life, your time, your happiness, your reasons, etc. Keep reminding yourself of your reasons for getting up Read more about Confirming your reasons…[…]
Kevin Hart said on a podcast recently… “I was married to my career and dating my family… (this was before breaking his back in a car accident) …but when you’re laying in the hospital, none of the stuff you “think” are valuable are in the room”. A good reminder to take a quick moment today Read more about Only got one life. Don’t blow it.[…]
[Each Friday I volunteer at Meals on Wheels in Santa Monica. Delivering food is not a glamorous job, so I make the most of it by looking on the bright side, and collecting weird/funny stories to share with you guys!… All past stories here.] ****** Yesterday I delivered food to one my regular clients. I Read more about More fun volunteering stories…[…]
“Friday. The golden child of the weekdays. The superhero of the workweek. The welcome wagon to the weekend.” Think; Friday is my day. And nothing’s gonna bring me down today. Woot woot! Have a wicked day my dudes! – Joel From the archives, 2013. There was a period where Coops’ ears grew faster than the rest of his body.
Good morning happy people! Get ready, because the best part of your day is right in front of you. Lace up, slap on a smile, do your hair toss and get ready to crush it. The awesome stuff begins as soon as you say decide it does. Make it a good one, – Joel Wife Read more about The awesome starts —> when you say it does[…]
Today is a big day. Keep these in mind: – Look for the good in things. Negative thoughts have no place in your brain! – Social media is a great for sporadic updates. But try not to live your day according to everyone else’s feelings. – Focus on what’s in your control, vs. out of Read more about It’s a big day…[…]
“Grit is perseverance for very long term goals. Grit is sticking with your future, day-in, day-out. Not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years… And working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” – Angela Duckworth. ******* Happy Read more about Tuesday GRIT 🏃♀️🏃♂️[…]
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” Reminder for today: Do some activities that help fill back up your cup. get enough sleep ✅ exercise ✅ relax & quiet time ✅ read, listen to music ✅ appreciate, count blessings ✅ spend time outside ✅ love your partner 😘 ✅ Keeping your cup filled let’s you Read more about Fill up your cup. Mazel tov![…]
Time to change it up! “If you want a life you’ve never lived, you need to do things you’ve never done” – Jen Sincero Today: Do something different Wear something different Try something you’re afraid of Turn off your phone for a few hours Try a new style of workout Breaking the routine once and Read more about Shake up the routine[…]
What’s the point of being a happy, centered, confident, smart, outgoing, bright shining star if you don’t share it and lift up others? To do today: Share your brightness with others. “We’re not in this world to shine, but rather to illuminate others’ path.” Happy Friday, y’all! Make it a great day! Joel Wine + Read more about Fridays are for sharing[…]
Came across a cool saying the other day… “whatever you’re not changing, you’re choosing.” I think we all get stuck in situations we don’t like in life. We outgrow the places we live, grow tired of the jobs we work, maybe our friends situation needs repairing… But if we don’t make changes to improve our Read more about If you’re not changing it, you’re choosing it.[…]
Nobody is perfect. Everyone has flaws. Flaws are what make us unique. And uniqueness is what makes us stand out. People are awesome because of their flaws, which is called being “flawsome”! A few reminders for today: You are flawsome. Perfectly imperfect for your current position in life. Your uniqueness is needed in this world. Read more about You are FLAWSOME 🤩[…]
“Imagine living in the center of a large apple orchard. Each day you have to venture into the orchard and collect a large basket of apples. The first few times it doesn’t matter where you decide the visit. All parts of the orchard have apples and you can find them wherever you go. But, as Read more about Increase your chances of apples 🍎🍎🍎[…]
“Monday’s are a drag with my City job. But it doesn’t take long to get a smile on my face. This picture is from a nice neighborhood in Gilbert, AZ. I drive a street sweeper and I see a lot of cool stuff. In front of this particular house there is always sidewalk writing. I Read more about Look for the good[…]
“Your life is made of two dates and a dash… Make the most of the dash” Happy Sunday dudes! How are you going to make the most of your dash today? I’m gonna read, go surfing, explore some sea caves, eat good food, laugh with my wife, fly a kite, play games, give my friend Read more about Two dates and a dash[…]
“Silence isn’t empty. It’s actually FULL of answers” Take a few moments today to explore the silence. Practice stillness and find quietude. It’s a really cool way to start the weekend 😎. Have a good one, Joel *Pic taken at sunrise yesterday in Coorong, South Australia
“Just because everyone around you is winning, that doesn’t mean that you are losing” People are making a ton of money investing right now. They are killing it in their careers. They’re happy and thriving. There are countless world issues going on, yet everywhere I look, people seem to be doing really well. I’m confused. Read more about When everyone around you is winning[…]
Today is Jan 7th… And by the end of the day, 2% of this year will be over! So let me ask you this… Have you made 2% progress on your annual goals yet? It’s totally fine if you haven’t (some of my goals I haven’t even thought about yet – and won’t for a Read more about 2% of this year is already gone[…]
Design your day by filling in the blanks: – Today, my priority number one is ___________. This will be easy for me, because I’m really good at __________ and have awesome skills in ___________. – All my work in the long run is building towards my true goal of ____________. Achieving this will really make Read more about Blankety blank ____________[…]
I’m tired It’s too cold Just 1 more hour It can wait I don’t want to Don’t be a baby… Get up, get going!!! Your dreams aren’t gonna fulfill themselves. Let’s not let our own excuses hold us back or delay our progress! It’s a new year. A year of action! Start already! 🙂 My Read more about Excuses excuses…[…]
Happy Monday!! I saw this phrase the other day… “Success requires absolute commitment.” It’s got me thinking, am I absolutely committed to my goals? Or just like, mostly committed? Would I get up 2 hours earlier in the freezing morning to work on my goals? Would I say No to drinking with my buddies so Read more about Success requires absolute commitment[…]
For much of my life, I woke up on Sunday mornings with a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach. “Only 1 day left until work starts again 🙁”… I could never nail down why I felt this way (I didn’t hate my jobs or the people or anything). I guess I just thought Read more about Promise me this…[…]
These are the winds of luck… The winds of luck are always flowing and drifting around us. Many people think catching luck is a random thing. And while sometimes this is true, most luck isn’t random. Luck comes to people who take more risks… The more risks you take, the more luck you catch. Doesn’t Read more about Lucky Ducky[…]
Last year taught me that sometimes stuff doesn’t go as planned. You could design a kickass playbook for 2021, but there will still be events that throw you off course and mess up your plans. Events happen that are outside of your control. But, what we can control is a) how prepared we are and b) how we Read more about Let’s try this again… Your 2021 Playbook[…]
Today is my birthday! Woohoo! 🎉 I have reached life level #36! I used to get sad about growing older. But now I embrace it. I look forward to it. Birthdays are evidence that growing is happening. They mean reaching new levels of personal development, life experiences, and getting closer to your awesome future self. Read more about Count your age by friends and experiences.[…]
Common sense says… don’t take your phone into the bathroom put phone away while driving no texting while at dinner table no screen time while trying to go to sleep don’t pull out phone while friends are mid-conversation with you This might be common sense, but sadly, here’s what people actually do: take phone into Read more about Common Sense[…]
Ultimate life hack: Help others win Helping other people win more, learn more, grow more, be happier, be healthier, be richer, and live more fulfilling lives will magically bring you everything you want in your life. How does it work specifically? I don’t know. It just does. Try it. Help others win. And have a Read more about Ultimate Life Hack: Help Others Win[…]
This year: – One of my friends created a side business and is making a consistent $200/week profit for very minimal effort. – Another friend created a free online course, which is helping 150+ people gain control of their finances. – One friend met the girl of his dreams. They’ll prob get married next year. Read more about 2020 Good Stuff List[…]
They say that… “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. If this is true, it means that beauty doesn’t exist on its own… It is created by observers. Beauty is created by you, and me, and everyone else. So, really: everything in existence is beautiful… …it’s just waiting for the right observers to come Read more about Eye of the beholder[…]
The secret to a good Christmas… is to make the day about everyone else. The more you give, the more you get. That’s how life works, and today is no different. Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you for being part of my life. 🙂 Love, Joel Feature pic by Ben White on Unsplash
cel·e·bra·tion noun the action of marking one’s pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social (distanced!), activity. Somewhere in the world Christmas Day has officially begun! So the celebration starts NOW! Merry Christmas Eve, ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄 Sent to me yesterday: Morning walk on the Aliso Summit trail in Laguna Niguel. Someone had Read more about Celebrate good times, come on![…]
IMPOSSIBLE . . IM, POSSIBLE . . I’M POSSIBLE! Next time you approach something seemingly impossible, remember this. The word itself is actually telling you it can be cracked. Sometimes you just need to slice it up, flip it around, look at a different angle, change perspectives, invite some help, and believe it can Read more about Impossible?…. No![…]
Last week, I included this sunrise photo in one of my emails. It was sent to me by a reader called Baldomero… After the email went out, I got a reply from a different reader, named Barbara. Barbara said she just loved the photo! And she was going to make a painting of it. Yesterday Read more about A cool ripple effect story![…]
Today is the first day of winter! (in northern hemi). And there are 3 cool things happening today… Dec 21st is the shortest day of the year. So for those of you that complain about Mondays… this is the quickest one you’ll have :). The winter solstice means every single day going forward the sun Read more about Hello winter solstice![…]
“Destroy the idea that you have to be constantly working or grinding to be successful. Embrace the concept that rest, recovery and reflection are essential parts of the process to a successful and happy life.” – Unknown? I used to find it hard to relax. I thought taking time off was wasting time I Read more about Downtime ups your uptime![…]
Most of the stress we feel in life is self created. We are our own worst enemy sometimes, and manifest our own problems. But here’s the flip side… If you believe the statement above, you also must believe that we create our own peace, too. We can manifest our lack-of problems and relaxing times in Read more about Create your own peace! ✌️[…]
My old company used to have a saying… “It’s better to ask for forgiveness than wait for permission” They encouraged us to take risks, screw up, get in trouble, and try solving problems ourselves before asking for help. At first it was a little uncomfortable for me. But after forcing myself to make risky decisions Read more about Forgiveness vs. Permission[…]
Last year I met a really interesting guy. He was late 50’s, retired, uber successful in real estate investing, had travelled the world, and now spends his time volunteering. Super smart, super nice, it was like meeting a human superhero. We spoke for about 45 minutes and I loved every second. Just as I was Read more about I am an idiot #4 🙆♂️[…]
Who are you hanging around today? Are they happy, encouraging, and helping you become the best version of yourself? Since the people we hang around most influence who we are going to be later in life, it’s worth questioning from time to time. I realize you can’t choose who your family and coworkers are. But Read more about People who match your future[…]
Keep these words in mind today: Go deeper, not wider. Sometimes on Monday mornings I wake up and have 1000 new ideas scattering around my head. I’m alert, excited, and anxious to get as much stuff done as possible. But, I’ve noticed that on weeks where I try to spread my attention as wide as Read more about Deeper, not wider.[…]
For the past month or so, gardeners around my neighborhood have been sprinkling cow manure everywhere. (Apparently Autumn is the best season to fertilize your grass.) With 1 in every 3 houses doing this, the entire neighborhood stinks! My morning walks, workouts, and remote working on my front porch has all been ruined by wafting Read more about My neighborhood smells like poop (and I love it)[…]
Reasons to be happy today: – It’s 13 days until Christmas! – You have peeps in your life that love you and will do anything for you. – You are smarter and more experienced than the person you were 7 days ago! – Every day you grow more unique, and the world loves (and needs more Read more about Count blessings, reduce stressings![…]
Happy Friday my dudes! As you’re going about your day today, keep this in mind: Fun is everywhere. Fun is free. Fun can be integrated into any activity, anywhere, anytime. You don’t need money to have fun, and you don’t need spare time. Fun can be hidden in the strangest places. And it can be Read more about Find the fun. Be the fun.[…]
Life can sometimes move frustratingly slow… But maybe that’s just cause you can’t see the roots and all the good stuff that’s growing beneath you? 👇 👇 👇 When you feel like you are growing too slow, remember… You have huge roots. You have huge potential. Your hard work and efforts are building momentum in Read more about Why am I not growing very fast?[…]
Check in with yourself as much as you check Facebook or Instagram. When you wake up: Instead of rushing to check your phone, check in with your body. Do you need water, stretching, maybe some deep breathing? Mid morning mental check: Check your focus. Are you on track to smash the things you need to Read more about Check in with yourself[…]
“The smile on my face doesn’t mean my life is perfect. It means I appreciate what I have and what I’m blessed with” To Do Today: Choose to be happy. Smile about stuff. Despite any bad stuff going around, you still have much to be happy about 🙂 Have a good one, Joel One of Read more about The smile on your face[…]
Need a quick confidence boost? An attitude change? Are you prepping for a hard task? Try a power pose: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart puff your chest out chin up hands on hips… bad-ass facial expression Just like a superhero would stand. Hold that pose for 2 mins. 👆 Exhibit A (wikiCommons)👆 Research Read more about You are a superhero –> Act like it.[…]
From Kurt Vonnegut… “When I was 15, I spent a month working on an archeological dig. I was talking to one of the archeologists one day during our lunch break and he asked those kinds of “getting to know you” questions you ask young people: Do you play sports? What’s your favorite subject? And I Read more about The Myth of Talent[…]
This morning I’m “cheesin’ for no reason”. I just learned this phrase yesterday and apparently it means: To be in a really happy mood, without knowing why. I like this because you don’t need to have a specific reason to be happy. It’s OK to be feeling good, loving life, smiling, and laughing along the Read more about Cheesin’ for no reason[…]
Friday = High Day. Getting high on LIFE: is the feeling you get when you realize how amazing your life is. It can be achieved many different ways. For some it’s getting an adrenaline rush, or others get it simply by remembering that it’s Friday and you’re finishing up a killer work week. It’s time Read more about Gettin’ high on life…[…]
If you’re like me, you have BIG dreams and BIG goals in life. Some are so big in fact, that it’s daunting to think about finishing them. It’s like looking up a huge and scary mountain. It’s so overwhelming and makes me question whether I even have the capability to climb it. Sometimes I feel Read more about Looking up or looking down?[…]
In 2011, a group of scientists went to a wide open field with 70 dogs. They stayed there for two years documenting, taking photos and detailed notes every time one of the dogs pooped or peed. 💩 After 1,893 poops and 5,582 urinations, they published a study, proving that most dogs face North while they Read more about Most dogs face North when they 💩[…]
I have an uncomfortable phone call to make this week. It’s gonna be long, awkward, and I’m squirming right now just thinking about it. Naturally, my brain is thinking of ways to avoid this call. I could cancel it. I could push it to next week. I could make someone else do it. I could Read more about Run from it or learn from it[…]
“Waaaah, I don’t feel like working today…” 🥲😭😫 This is what most people are thinking today. It’s extremely hard to be excited about Monday after a long holiday weekend. BUT, this is the exact reason you should be thinking the opposite. Today is a great opportunity to stand out, get ahead, get noticed, be a leader, help others, Read more about Monday perseverance[…]
Don’t compare yourself to others. You can’t compare the sun against the moon… They both shine brightest when it’s their turn to. Have a lovely day 🙂 – Joel Sunrise from Cholla Bay in Rocky Point. Benefits of getting up early 🙂
Happy weekend! Woohoo! Gratitude is easy, fun, and FREE. People should practice it more often. Here are 7 other “scientifically proven” facts and benefits of gratitude… Gratitude opens the door to more relationships. (Thanking strangers, smiling, kind gestures – people want to be around you more!) Gratitude improves physical health. (Work out, stretch, get outside… Read more about Why gratitude?[…]
3 years ago I started a daily email to a few friends and co-workers. It’s morphed into a web of connections with people all over the world. We are learning to be happier, more appreciative, and more content with what we have in life. We are helping others more, giving back, and paying it forward. Read more about Happy Turkey Day![…]
In 2013 I bought 25 x shares of Tesla. I got really excited, because the stock prices rose immediately. I picked a winner! So, a few weeks later I sold those 25 shares and made $900 profit! Woohoo! Then, I went to all my friends and bragged that I was an awesome investor… But today, Read more about I am an idiot #3 🙋♂️[…]
Well, it’s happening again. Our county is shutting restaurants, we have a night curfew in place, and we’re anticipating a full stay at home order soon 🙁 We gotta flatten the curve again. As scary as this all is, I’ve had this Chumbawamba song in my head the past few days… “I get knocked down, Read more about I get lockdown… but I get up again[…]
pa·tience noun 1. The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. Jenny practiced patience through years of set-backs, and slowly but surely she reached her dreams. Happy Monday! Stay patient, my friends! “Patience is also a form of action” – Auguste Rodin *Bench photo by Aaron Burden
I’ve been reading about “acoustic therapy” recently… Basically when we hear different types of sounds, our brain reacts in different ways and that tells our body what to do. Some frequencies elevate our emotions and lighten our mood, while others actually change our physical DNA! (apparently) Check out these frequencies: 432Hz – “Lucidity” (listen here on youtube) This sound Read more about Healing frequencies – 528 Hz and 432 Hz[…]
You are so blessed. You are so lucky. You won the life lottery. You have everything you need right now to live an extraordinary life! Spend a few mins this morning counting your blessings. Because gratitude sets the tone for a happy and fulfilling day. Happy weekend, it’s gonna be a good one! 😀 Got Read more about Gratitude sets the happiness tone[…]
Did you know that people can actually hear you smiling through the telephone? Most of us are working from home, so we’re not seeing our co-workers or friends much face-to-face. But, that doesn’t mean we read each others moods or feelings. Smiling is contagious. And when you smile while you’re talking on the phone, it lightens Read more about Smiles can be heard over the phone[…]
“Busyness, rarely takes care care of business” Came across the above quote the other day and it’s a great reminder… Look at all the items on your to-do list this morning. Make sure each one of them is actually contributing directly towards your goals. If any tasks are *not* moving you closer to success, Read more about TCB[…]
Once I was walking across an intersection… Since I was the only person walking, I was the center of attention for all the stopped cars… So I thought this was a good opportunity to show everybody some of my “sweet dance moves”. I was wearing baggy sweatpants (just returning home from break dance lessons), and Read more about I am an idiot #2 🤦🏻♂️[…]
“The badass in me recognizes the badass in you” You might not see it yourself yet, but I see it… You are a badass. You’re great at solving problems. You are a hard worker. People depend on you and look up to you. You fight for what you believe in. You walk a non-traditional Read more about You are a badass[…]
Does Cooper complain about Mondays?… No. He wakes up excited like it’s any other day and charges head first! Does Cooper mope around the office on Monday mornings and complain to the other dogs?… No! He gives his peers a massive and happy greeting as if he hasn’t seen them in years. He makes sure Read more about CHARGE into Monday -+—–>[…]
Think about this for a moment… Are you in any chronic pain? Do you have food in your fridge right now? Are you living under a stable roof? Do you have running water? Do you have family and friends that care for you? Are you addicted to drugs? Are you being forced to live a Read more about Gratitude Check-in[…]