#howtofeelhappier

5 Tips for a Happy Start to the Holidays

Julie Digby

4 days ago
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.

3 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Nov 21
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

7 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Nov 14
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,

3 views0 comments

3 Questions to Help You Make the Best Decisions

Julie Digby

Nov 4
3 min

3 Questions to Help You Make the Best Decisions

“When faced with a decision, choose the path that feeds your soul.” Dorothy Mendoza Row Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer In every situation we have a choice. Sometimes these are major life decisions, and sometimes they are just the small choices we make for ourselves throughout the day. Big or small, the decisions we make have a great and profound effect on our lives. So, how do we make the right choice? Make the decision that makes you happy.. It sounds so s

9 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Oct 28
3 min

The Trick AND the Treat

“Love has a powerful way of removing the mask we all insist on wearing.” ― Jessy Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Halloween is just around the corner, so the topic of costumes is a favorite. We love to have fun pretending to be someone or something that we aren’t. But, the real treat is found when we remove our "costumes" and discover the beauty of who we truly are! More than a decade ago, when I took a new path to finding more authentic happiness, I realized

6 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Oct 20
4 min

A Deeper Dive on "Self-Care"

“Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” – Lucille Ball Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer In last week's Little Gems of Wisdom & FUN, we discussed the importance of "self-care" or "self-renewal". If you're one of our readers in Southwest Florida, you're still likely experiencing the aftermath of the Hurricane Ian. When we go through experiences like these, it can be life chan

10 views0 comments

Prioritize Self-Care... Now More Than Ever

Julie Digby

Oct 14
3 min

Prioritize Self-Care... Now More Than Ever

“Self-care is not a waste of time; self-care makes your use of time more sustainable.” Jackie Viramontez “Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” Eleanor Brownn Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer We are taught at a very young age to love others. We are told often that we should love everyone, help others, and give often. We’ve learn

6 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Sep 27
3 min

The Power of "Knowing"

“You carry the passport to your own happiness.” —Diane von Furstenberg Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer No matter the stage of life you are in, it’s never too late to start living the life that you want now. At any age, you are worthy and capable of all the good and great things that you can imagine! So, what’s the key to success? It starts with simply knowing that you can have it! You must trust yourself, have patience with yourself, and be confident in the

8 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Sep 20
3 min

The Truth About Time

"The distinction between the past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." -Albert Einstein Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Albert Einstein may have arguably been one of the most brilliant people to have ever lived. One of his revolutionary discoveries is that time is relative. In fact, according to Einstein himself, time is an illusion. Einstein said, "There is only now. Now is the only time that exists." Einstein's explanation of the

8 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Sep 12
4 min

A Habit You'll Want to Keep Forever

"Quality is not an act, it is a habit." -Aristotle Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Think about the first thing you do when you get out of bed in the morning, or the simple habit of washing your face and brushing your teeth. You’ve developed a routine at certain times of the day. And these routines, practices, and "habits" are what truly begin to shape our reality. As we enter the last quarter of the year, it's a great time to focus on our strengths and our h

5 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Sep 8
3 min

The Secret to Happiness

"Happiness is the experience of loving life. Being happy is being in love with that momentary experience. And love is looking at someone or even something and seeing the absolute best in him/her or it. Love is happiness with what you see. So love and happiness really are the same thing…just expressed differently." -Robert McPhillips Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer The "secret" to happiness is not some elusive idea, or an unreachable quest. It's actually ver

7 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Aug 29
3 min

What Makes You Tick?

“The most incredible beauty and the most satisfying way of life come from affirming your own uniqueness.” - Jane Fonda Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer As you tap into your power to create, it is so important to recognize how special and brilliant you truly are. You must see your magnificence and completely accept the "real you.” Why? Because the intensity of love that you feel for yourself is the foundation required to create the life of your dreams. Know wh

6 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Aug 19
3 min

Mind Control 101

"The mind is everything. What you think you become." – Buddha Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Research has proven that, when your brain receives input, it immediately goes in search of what you think, believe, and feel. Your mind chooses how to categorize and prioritize every single piece of information it receives based on these preconceived notions of what is most important. (Of what YOU have told it is important.) It then strings this information together

13 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Aug 12
4 min

Be Your Own Biggest Cheerleader

“Treat yourself like the most awesome superstar. You are worth it.” -Hiral Nagda “The treasure chest is infinite once you believe in your unfathomable potential to do, have and become anything that you want.” -Hiral Nagda “You are sovereign over your own life. You are your own guru. You are your own soulmate. You are the architect of your reality, and you have the power to create it as you choose.” -Amy Leigh Mercree Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer The job o

12 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Aug 4
3 min

Did You See That?

"Tell me to what you pay attention and I will tell you who you are." -Jose Ortega y Gasset Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Want a fast-pass to experiencing life in an entirely new, beautiful way? The first step is simple... pay attention! Sometimes we may start to feel that our days are similar. But, this simply isn't the case. Each day is different, it's brand new, and it brings a miracle (or multiple miracles) all of its own! It's just a matter of paying

12 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Jul 29
3 min

What Makes You Shine?

“The more light you allow within you the brighter the world you live in will be.” –Shakti Gawain Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer We all have qualities and gifts that create more joy for us and those around us. The real you, your "authentic self," shines most brightly when you know and accept your magnificence. Own your uniqueness today, so you can uncover and shine your incredible light more brightly than ever before. When you recognize your own version of

15 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Jul 21
3 min

Just Like Magic

“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 How was it possible for a multi-ton piece of metal to fly in the sky? How was it possible for a horseless carriage to move by itself? How was it possible for us to speak to someone halfway around the world instantly? How was it possible to breathe under water or explore the vacuum of space? The everyday amaz

11 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Jul 12
3 min

Own Your Power

"There are powers inside of you which, if you could discover and use, would make of you everything you ever dreamed or imagined you could become." -Orison Swett Marden Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer This world is not what it seems. In fact, the world works in a completely different way than we think it does. According to Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett, in her book How Emotions are Made, Secret Life of the Brain, "You construct your environment in whic

11 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Jul 8
4 min

The 90-Second Rule

“You’ll reach a new level of freedom when you take control of your emotions.” ― Clyde Lee Dennis Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Feelings can be like ocean waves. They rise, crest, and recede throughout our day. But, according to brain scientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, these waves of emotion actually only last for 90 seconds. After that, it's up to us. Taylor explains: “When a person has a reaction to something in their environment, there’s a 90-second chemi

16 views0 comments

Julie Digby

Jul 1
4 min

How to Live "In the Flow"

“Going with the flow is responding to cues from the universe. When you go with the flow, you’re surfing life force. It’s about wakeful trust and total collaboration with what’s showing up for you.” – Danielle LaPorte Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer What does it truly mean to "go with the flow." Is it as easy as it sounds? Are you living your life in the flow right now, or does it feel like you’re rowing upstream, against the current? We all know the feeling

5 views0 comments