Happy Holidays!

It's Christmas Eve and I am at work. I also fell trying to get to my car this morning and ruined my lunch. I could be complaining, as most people would, but I won't. If I haven't said it enough, I love my job and I'm happy to be able to do the work that I do with amazing women. I am also extremely grateful for the people in my life - those who are there for me daily and those I only get to see or talk to once in a while. Last night, I had a great time reconnecting with old friends. I love that though so many things have changed, when we get together it always feels like nothing has. I'm grateful for all of those people, and two in particular, who believe in me and no matter what I tell them I've done or has happened to me, they are never really that surprised. Over the next week, before the start of the new year, I hope to let those people know how awesome they are and how much they mean to me. I hope you take the time to do the same for those people in your life.

The Whole Body Action Plan

I'm trying this Whole Body Action Plan at the start of the new year. The Whole Body Action Plan is a 4-week guide to achieving total mind-body wellness. Check it out if you are looking to start the new year off by taking care of your mind and body. It includes daily emails with recipes and updates and an online community.

I Just Want to be Happy

... and I'm working on it everyday. Someone posted this link on Twitter and I thought I'd share it here as we approach the holiday season and the coming year. I practice some of the habits daily, have never tried others, and some I struggle with all of the time. I hope this leads you a few steps closer to your own happiness. Which habits do you practice? Which ones are hard for you to practice?

21 Habits of Happy People

August 25th, 2008 by Cindy Holbrook

“Happiness is a habit – cultivate it.” ~ Elbert Hubbard

Happiness is one aspiration all people share. No one wants to be sad and depressed.

We’ve all seen people who are always happy – even amidst agonizing life trials. I’m not saying happy people don’t feel grief, sorrow or sadness; they just don’t let it overtake their life. The following are 21 things happy people make a habit of doing:

1. Appreciate Life

Be thankful that you woke up alive each morning. Develop a childlike sense of wonder towards life. Focus on the beauty of every living thing. Make the most of each day. Don’t take anything for granted. Don’t sweat the small stuff.