We live in a material society where our main goal seems to be to acquire more stuff. We buy bigger cars, bigger houses, and of course, lots and lots of stuff to fill these houses. The idea is that we can buy happiness by buying more “stuff”. We’ve been living this way in the Western world for quite ...

Welcome to our latest blog post, inspired by the captivating episode 252 of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast featuring Amy Yackowski. This episode dives deep into the concept of change - a word that often elicits mixed feelings. While change is inevitable and can lead to personal growth and new opportu...

Stress is such a buzz kill. Nothing will bring you down quicker than feeling stressed out. It keeps you from sleeping well, staying productive, and getting in a good mood. It only makes sense that reducing stress increases happiness. One of the best ways to bring your stress levels down and increase...

When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for Christmas. It was all about the presents I would get. I’d spend days and weeks anticipating and trying to guess what Mom and Dad would get me this year. I’d make wish lists and circle things in toy catalogs. It was all about receiving material things.  

As I’ve...

Some people are great about finding the positive in any situation and telling you about it. They are the types of bosses, coworkers, teachers, and friends who will give you some constructive criticism while pointing out everything you’ve done right, even if the project or situation turns out to be a...

Humans are creatures of habit. Even for people who love change, change is a habit. It takes deliberate action to engage creativity and think out of the box. Journaling is a great way to get creative and think out of the box.  

Artist types have no problem using their favorite media to create. A pai...

As a coach, embarking on the journey of helping others achieve their goals can be incredibly fulfilling. However, like any profession, there are common pitfalls that new coaches should be aware of to ensure their success. In this blog post, we will explore six mistakes to avoid as a coach and highli...

One of the fastest ways to stop any feeling of happiness in its track is to worry. We worry about things that haven’t happened yet, and we worry about things in the past that we can do nothing about. It’s sad to think about how many happy moments we are missing out on because we are too worried abou...

Life isn’t all happiness and sunshine. And that’s a good thing. How boring would it be to only have positive experiences? We need the negative, the sadness, and the disappointments to balance the happiness. They are what make the happy times stand out and shine all the brighter.  

That being said, ...

We’ve talked in the past about the fact that feeling grateful and acknowledging all the good things in our lives is a great way to increase our overall happiness. Getting in the habit of showing and experiencing more gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to increase your feeling of happiness.  ...

Here’s an interesting expression: “Fake It ‘Till You Make It”. You usually hear it in the business and show business world. The idea is that if you look like a success, others around you will treat you like a successful person and will send more projects and opportunities your way. At some point, th...

In a world where balancing a successful career and family life can often feel like an impossible feat, there are individuals like Heather Black who are on a mission to empower women to take control of their careers and achieve their bold goals. Heather Black is the CEO and founder of Supermums, a pl...