Let’s face it: Happiness is subjective. It’s measured by the amount of pleasure, engagement, and meaning in our lives. This positive emotion is an essential building block of what makes life worthwhile. But why do we struggle so much to attain happiness? I’ll let you in on a little secret: We struggle to attain it Read More
As a former employee of the Department of Defense, I am intimately familiar with federal holidays. During my time in the Equal Employment Opportunity Office, one of my duties was the development of the DOD’s newsletters. These charming little documents were filled with articles pertaining to each holiday. I thoroughly enjoyed creating these puff pieces. Read More
This week is Service Week, here at Bliss Habits. To me, service refers to volunteering. I’ve been a dedicated volunteer for a number of nonprofits over the last decade or so of my life. Everything from teaching literacy to socializing shelter dogs. My current volunteer endeavor is with a nonprofit who pairs services dogs with Read More
As an entrepreneur who works from home, it’s a challenge to balance work and rest. For some, it’s easier than it is for others. For type A’s like me, who tend to be workaholics, it’s much harder. While I don’t always manage it perfectly, I try to partake in restful activities. Here are a few Read More
Let’s face it: We’ve all made bad decisions. Decisions that are both painful and embarrassing. Because we’ve been programmed with integrity, we relive those bad decisions over and over in our heads. The regret is sometimes too much to bear. But just how can we learn from these mistakes? Simple. By turning lamentation into reflection. Read More
“Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.” – Maya Angelou It was February something 1994. The snow glistened as bright sun beams danced across its crevasses. It was unbearable that year. Inch after inch and foot after foot Read More