Posts in Happiness
It's Been FIVE YEARS Since I QUIT SMOKING! Here's How I Did It

I'm thrilled to celebrate being FIVE YEARS SMOKE FREE! 

Can you believe that I used to smoke? A lot?

I used to smoke so much that I thought it was an actual characteristic of my personality.

Read more to find out how I quit cold turkey without any cravings or temptation, and why I'm more badass now than I could have ever been as a smoker.

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How to Set and DOMINATE Your Goals This Year

Happy New Year! This is the time for fresh new beginnings and for looking ahead with vision, focus, and hope. It is a perfect time to set new goals for the year ahead. 

We’re not talking about resolutions. We’re talking about goals. Resolutions usually fizzle and die in January, but goals are the difference between achievement and stagnation. They are the difference between victory and failure. You simply will not get where you want to go without goal-setting. 

Use this comprehensive, evidence-based guide to achieve tremendous success in the coming year and arrive triumphant at the destination of your dreams. 

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My Celebration of This Year and Goals for the Next One

The new year is a time to celebrate! And it's a time to reset and begin anew with focus, fervor, and hope. It's the perfect time to set exciting goals for the coming year. In this spirit, I've written a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to goal-setting, which you can read here

As part of this process, I reviewed the growth, successes, and adventures I've had this past year. It was a huge year of growth and major life changes. I amazed by how much I did in 2015!

Looking back on my year, I feel so proud, and I want to CELEBRATE and share this amazing year!

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5 Surprising Depression Hacks

Depression is a complex disorder with many root causes, so the more angles you can attack it from, the better. Depression doesn’t have to control you. Use these scientifically-proven hacks to elevate your mood.

(Good news: These boost your mood even if you don't suffer from depression!)

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