#howtofeelhappier

Julie Digby

3 days ago
3 min

Just Have Fun With It!

“Rule number one: it has to be fun.” -Anonymous Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer When was the last time you felt happy and free? The last time you really had “fun?” If you’d like to feel more authentic happiness, there are any number of things you can do. (For some examples, check out this blog, 10 Happiness Hacks) But today, let’s talk about how especially important it is for us to open our heart to fun! Why? Because, fun is one of the critical elements requ

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Julie Digby

Mar 23
4 min

Your Magic Mirror

“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.” – J.K Rowling Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer What does the mirror of your world reflect back to you? Does it show you what you truly want your life to look and feel like? Do you feel peace and joy around you? Or, are you feeling something less than joy as you look at the events of the world going on around you? Your beliefs are currently defining how y

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Julie Digby

Mar 17
4 min

Feeling Lucky?

"The best luck of all is the luck you make for yourself." -Douglas MacArthur Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Feeling lucky? You should be! But, not because today is St. Patrick's Day. We don't need a special day or a charm to feel lucky. With just a few simple tools, we can have the most amazing "luck" every day! But actually, instead of talking about "luck" today, we're going to focus on "happiness." Because when you are in a place of authentic happiness, e

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Julie Digby

Mar 9
3 min

Be Your Magnificent Self

"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself." – Coco Chanel Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer There are so many bold, beautiful, and exotic animals on this earth. One that I always like to associate with the message of today's blog is the peacock. In history, myth, and legend, the peacock is a possessor of some of the most admired characteristics. It is a symbol of the integrity and beauty we can achieve when we endeavor to show our true colors. When w

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Julie Digby

Mar 2
3 min

The Truth About Reality

"You have powers you never dreamed of. You can do things you never thought you could do. There are no limitations in what you can do except the limitations of your own mind." -Darwin P. Kingsley Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer The quest to understand reality dates back thousands of years. And the more we understand about the concepts of "reality" as we know it, the more we understand that it's something we create. In fact, creating your reality is so much mo

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Mary Lynn Ziemer

Feb 21
3 min

How to Live Life to the Fullest

"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." ~Robert Breault Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer What does it mean to live your life to the fullest? Likely there are as many answers to this question as there are people in the world. Everyone will define it uniquely and perfectly for themselves. And, the answer to this question is very important for each one of us. We must stretch our imagination, dream bi

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Mary Lynn Ziemer

Feb 14
3 min

It's ALL About Love

"There is no greater power in the Universe than the power of love." -Rhonda Byrne Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Tis the season to celebrate love! But remember, romantic love is only one form of love. Love is SO much bigger than that. It's truly the most powerful force in life. Today we celebrate Valentine’s Day, and yesterday we celebrated International Self Love Day! These two worthy holidays simply implicate the importance of feeling lots of love in our

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Julie Digby

Feb 7
4 min

Time for Action!

"Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you." -Thomas Jefferson Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer In one of our recent blogs, we talked about how your life is like a movie. In life, just like on a movie set, no scene can begin without "Action!" In order to reach the goals you have set for yourself, you must combine the powerful feelings of joy and calm with "inspired action." What is "Inspired Action"? "Inspired actio

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Julie Digby

Jan 31
3 min

Stop, Reframe, and Refocus

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” — Helen Keller Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer One of the most important things to remember is that YOU are in control of every situation you are in. Sometimes it's just a matter of reframing our perspective. It is time to feel empowered, take charge, and assume a leadership position in your own life. How d

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Julie Digby

Jan 24
3 min

The Movie of Your Life

“You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.” ~Oprah Winfrey Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Our life is like a movie, created one frame at a time, in our mind. This is because we think in pictures. The words we use simply translate into an image from our imagination. It is that picture which becomes the outcome of our reality. The best news about this movie of our life is that we are the Director! You are unique, original, brilliant,

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Successful People are Simply Those With Successful Habits

Julie Digby

Jan 17
3 min

Successful People are Simply Those With Successful Habits

"Habits can be learned until they become so ingrained into your entire being that you no longer notice you are doing it." -Skip Powell Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer "Stick with it," "Keep going," "Stay strong," "Keep your eye on the prize." These sayings may sound cliche, but there is a reason we repeat these mantras. Cultivating persistence and consistency is SO worth the effort! It is a practice that will bring you good feelings, and it is crucial to you

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Julie Digby

Jan 10
3 min

The Immense Power of Words

“You can change the course of your life with your words.” Anonymous Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Have you ever noticed that when you've had conversations about something, the situation or thing that you’ve been talking about mysteriously shows up? Sometimes multiple times! This isn't just coincidence. It is because words are EXTREMELY powerful... more powerful than you can imagine! How does it work? It’s profoundly simple. Words always have emotion attach

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Let Your Heart Guide You into the New Year

Julie Digby

Jan 3
3 min

Let Your Heart Guide You into the New Year

"Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye." -H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer As we journey into this new year, full of new possibilities, it's important to remember that life in this moment is meant to be lived to the fullest! When given your full attention, it will flow easily and so much more effortlessly. Just remember that you HAVE all of the answers to the questions that you seek, once you learn how to access them. Whe

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The New Year's Resolution That Will Change Your Life

Julie Digby

Dec 26, 2022
3 min

The New Year's Resolution That Will Change Your Life

“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy and inspires your hopes.” —Andrew Carnegie Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer One of the key ingredients to inner happiness is setting intentions, or "goals," for yourself. These goals should excite you when you think about them. These should be intentions that are yours and make your heart sing. When we have goals that make us feel good, we also feel alive and empowered. We

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Julie Digby

Dec 20, 2022
4 min

What is "Holiday Spirit"?

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer We often hear phrases like "holiday spirit" or "the magic of the holidays". But, what is it, actually? There are those special moments around the holidays where we feel that warmth of love, where people smile at each other more often, or are perhaps a little bit kinder, more generous, and more lov

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Julie Digby

Dec 13, 2022
3 min

Embrace the Holiday Magic and FUN!

“When you are not having fun, you’re sort of missing the point.” – Abraham Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer The holiday season can have a truly amazing effect on us if we allow it to. The lights, the music, the festive decorations, and the "holiday spirit" in the air can transport us back to a time when everything seemed magical... when we were full of wonder and excitement. Why not use this holiday season as an opportunity to seize that feeling again. To sim

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Julie Digby

Dec 6, 2022
4 min

10 Happiness Hacks

"Be happy in this moment. This moment is your life." -Omar Khayyam Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer We all want to be happy. We want to wake up happy and fall asleep feeling content and at peace. Being happy is actually much more important than you might realize, and it can be simple. Here are 10 tips that will help you feel happier, not just for the holidays, but all day, every day! 1. Start your day with an authentic declaration of happiness. Simply "expect

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5 Tips for a Happy Start to the Holidays

Julie Digby

Nov 29, 2022
3 min

5 Tips for a Happy Start to the Holidays

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”—Hamilton Wright Mabie Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer The holiday season is upon us! Amidst the fun, the planning, and the hustle and bustle, it’s especially important to be gentle with yourself and keep balance in your life. You create everything based on how you feel, so it’s crucial that you stay tuned in to your emotions throughout your day, and make sure you feel really good.

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Julie Digby

Nov 21, 2022
3 min

The Power of Thank You

“Through the eyes of gratitude, everything is a miracle.” – Mary Davis Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer If you live in the U.S., you'll be celebrating a holiday this weekend focused on one of the most powerful feelings we can express... gratitude. But, we don't need a holiday to enrich our lives with more gratitude. We can start by simply living more deliberately in the present moment. Enjoy how wonderful it feels to be grateful for everything you have right

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Julie Digby

Nov 14, 2022
3 min

Create a Kindness Ripple

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” -Mother Teresa Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Every action you take and every word you speak to another person can have an amazing, ongoing ripple effect. Extraordinary research shows that our attitudes and actions not only impact the people we interact with directly, but our influence actually extends to people up to at least 3 degrees. While this may not sound like much,

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