From the very beginning of my Happiness Project, it became quickly apparent that choosing one theme per month may not work very well. The issue was not the blueprint I was following but more specifically, the way I roll. The … Continued
All month, I have been using an app I love, ToDoist. As the name implies this is a to-do list app. However, I use it for so much more than just managing my tasks. I have created many lists as … Continued
In her book, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin shares some aphorisms*. I call such sayings truisms or “words to live by.” I will first share Gretchen’s, (those listed in her book “The Happiness Project”). Then, I will add mine. My readers … Continued
I am not carbophobic (afraid of carbs). However, I do try to avoid consuming too much sugar especially, white sugar. While I have never eaten artificial sweeteners, in the past, I have sampled various “natural” low carb sweeteners: erythritol, xylitol, … Continued
Two full weeks into the first month of my Happiness Project, I realized I had learned something new and unexpected: while I was overall happier, I did not feel more energetic. This was a tad surprising because my October theme was … Continued
In a previous blog post, I mentioned a book I genuinely enjoyed, Health at Every Size. However, there were two other books I had previously read which had opened my eyes to a new way of eating called intuitive eating. Honestly, … Continued
Ten days into the first month of my Happiness Project, it was becoming crystal clear that “sleep is my nemesis.” As a matter of fact, not only did I go to bed last night past eleven, I also managed to … Continued
A few months ago, I read – or more precisely listened to – a book which I found fascinating: Health At Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon Ph.D. Before I proceed further, I must admit I couldn’t hold in … Continued
A few days into my Happiness Project, it was about 8:15 pm and I was dealing with a slightly annoying issue with this very site. In the back of my mind, I was well aware of my fast approaching “be in bed … Continued
On October 3rd, only a few days into my Happiness Project, before bedtime, I took a few moments to journal. I needed to jot some thoughts down. Reflections often swirl unchecked in my head at bedtime. Boldly proclaiming I was … Continued
