Hey Reader, You didn't get invited to something. Maybe your friends went out without you, or your coworkers had lunch and didn't ask you to join. You feel hurt and left out. And your mind starts spinning. Why didn’t they ask me? Why didn’t they want me there? Here’s how to handle that moment without losing your peace (or your relationships): #1. Remind yourself: I wasn’t meant to be there. Seriously. Say it out loud. There’s a blessing in a door closed. #2. If you bring it up, don’t start...

Hey Reader, Happiness isn’t out there somewhere. It’s not in your next job, your next relationship, or your next vacation. It starts in your next conversation. Because a happier life begins with your words, your tone of voice, and the way you approach hard conversations. This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Gretchen Rubin—bestselling author of The Happiness Project—to talk about how communication shapes your happiness more than you think. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why happiness isn’t...

Hey Reader, You want your words to have more impact. But your sentences feel weak, even when you're making important points. That's because you're watering down your message without realizing it. Here's how to fix it: #1: Ditch the adverbs. Remove words like "very” and words that end in -ly (absolutely, really, literally, basically). It's not that you're "so mad." You are livid. It's not that you're "very happy." You are thrilled. #2: Separate the contractions. Slowing down the contractions...