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Five free Halloween wallpapers for your phone and desktop, without a drop of gore.
October 21, 2026
Here is how you can create luck. Here is a simple (not necessarily easy) formula to get you started on the path of getting lucky.
November 18, 2022
We've curated the best free kindness coloring pages from around the web so you don't have to scour for them. Perfect for kids as well as adults.
November 17, 2022
When something good ends, this little line asks you to let gratitude sit beside the sadness. Here's what it really means, who really said it, and when grief needs more room than a smile.
October 21, 2022
Who wrote the funeral poem Life Is But a Stopping Place? The honest answer, what the poem says, and gentle tips for reading it at a service.
October 12, 2022
Laura Gilpin's nine-line poem about a calf with one night to live: what it means, how it works, who Gilpin was, and where to read it in full.
September 9, 2022
Practicing kindness can change us (and our communities) from the inside out. Here is how (and why) kindness should be our first instinct.
September 8, 2022
If you don't want to be unhappy, stop chasing happiness. Here's why the chase backfires, and how meaning, acceptance and a simple nightly list can help.
It is easy to get sucked in by daily negativity and lose site of the good in our lives. Here are some quick tips to cultivate an attitude of gratitude.
September 5, 2022
Cats and kittens have a lot to teach us about life. Here are 10 things I learned from Piper, my 2-month-old kitten.
June 7, 2022
Finding joy in the journey and living in the now can be a gift of a lifetime. Here are 7 ways to get there.
November 22, 2021
Make your digital life fun and festive with these cute Christmas Wallpapers.
November 8, 2021
Dorothea Mackellar's 1908 love poem to Australia: what it says, why the sunburnt country lines endure, who she was, and where to read it in full.
October 10, 2021
We can learn a lot from others’ lives, especially those who we admire and look up to. In this article, we explore life lessons from 8 celebrities.
September 14, 2021
Are you feeling stuck? Has success been elusive lately? Pick up one of these 9 books on success to get unstuck.
September 13, 2021
Making a difference does not have to be difficult. We can contribute to society in simple and meaningful ways. Here are some ideas to get you started.
August 30, 2021
We all know how much stress and anxiety all things last minute can bring us. But what if we tell you that this is a choice? Here are 7 steps to a thriving, organized life.
August 13, 2021
Gratitude doesn't need a big budget, only a little attention. Here are ten simple ways to give thanks this Thanksgiving and make the feeling last beyond one day.
August 9, 2021
‘I wandered lonely as a cloud’, written by William Wordsworth and popularly known as Daffodils is a beautiful poem on finding and appreciating the little joys of life.
July 31, 2021
Life is not always a bed of roses, but it need not always be a bed of thorns either. Learn how you can simplify your life by making a few changes.
July 22, 2021
The older we get, the more we loosen our grip on approval, perfection and blame. Here's what age gives us, and how to start enjoying it now.
July 19, 2021
Home is where our heart is. But when we are stranded at home (especially all by ourselves) it can be downright lonely. Here are a few simple things you can do to feel happier at home.
July 7, 2021
Is success inching farther away? Let’s talk about success and why your definition of success may no longer be valid.
July 3, 2021
Life can become easier if we are willing to accept a few hard truths about life. Here are 9 harsh truths that we usually ignore.
June 28, 2021
Research shows that 85% of employees are unhappy with their jobs. If you are part of that 85%, here is what you can do.
June 25, 2021
Don't let your dreams be dreams. A lot of advice you heard about pursuing your big dream is just all myth. We bust 5 such myths in this article.
June 21, 2021
Constant uncertainty and change can make us feel out of control. While we don’t have control over many things, we do have control over few important things. Here is what you can do if things have been off-kilter lately.
June 11, 2021
Our phones and laptops need a spring clean as much as our homes do. Here's how to declutter your digital life one corner at a time, ten minutes per step.
June 10, 2021
Eight areas hold a life up, from your spiritual life to your community. Here is a gentle way to score each one and choose where to start.
June 4, 2021
The big questions of life can seem monumental and confusing. If you are struggling to find your life's purpose, then start here.
May 31, 2021
Learning more about the world and about each other is a noble cause. Here are some suggestions to get started on broadening your perspective.
Some say that overcoming obstacles is just another way of describing life. In this article, we dive deeper into the how of conquering mountains.
May 29, 2021
Pets may not be our whole lives, but they make our lives whole. They make our lives indefinably joyous, & make us better humans. Here are top reasons why owning a pet is the best decision you'll make.
May 27, 2021
We've all learned a thing or two in life. But time teaches us important lessons. Here are some things that time has taught us, time and again (pun intended).
May 24, 2021
What is the meaning of life? We've all asked this question at some point in our lives. In this post, we explore a possible answer to this deep question.
The memories kids keep aren't the expensive days out. They're the ordinary ones where you showed up, got a bit silly and stayed. Here are eight simple ways to make them.
May 12, 2021
Giving up has a bad reputation, but sometimes it's the bravest call you can make. Here's how to tell when it's time, and how to let go well.
May 8, 2021
We are running faster than ever, carrying fear in our bones and tightened chest. The stress and the need to go on is taking an emotional and physical toll on us.
May 2, 2021
Why we do what we do repeatedly, expecting different results. And why we should try new things more often.
April 30, 2021
This equation has nothing to do with math. It's the one that tells us our past decides our future, and it's time we stopped believing it.
Negativity and bad news are all around us. We are learning to live a new reality and are quickly realizing the importance of appreciating the now.
A good book lets us live other lives, find words for what we already feel, and rest somewhere quieter than our own heads. Here are 25 reasons we keep coming back to books.
April 23, 2021
Appreciating the simple pleasures in life can enrich us and make our lives wholesome. Here is a list of over 100 of them that we think you will love.
April 17, 2021
Can’t wait for the weekend? Here are some fun Saturday and Sunday quotes to get you through the week.
April 10, 2021
How your past can have a bright future with the right ingredients. Quotes and comments on Creating Happy Memories. Inspired by Meik Wiking from his book, The Art of Making Happy Memories.
April 2, 2021
Easy tips to get in to an abundant mindset, along with quotes to help you stick to the course.
March 28, 2021
Money worry takes up more room in your head than you think. Here's why an abundant mindset helps when funds are short, with one small step for each reason.
Not having enough in the account to pay bills, rent, tuition, etc. are significant issues we face when we struggle with our finances. How do you deny that reality?
March 21, 2021
Need a lift? Match the music to the moment with six feel-good songs and a simple way to build your own mood playlist.
March 16, 2021
Being productive isn't the same as being busy. Five practical tips to get the right things done with fewer interruptions, and to protect your rest while you're at it.
March 7, 2021
The Dash by Linda Ellis is a 1996 poem about the line between birth and death dates on a tombstone, and how we spend the life it stands for.
February 17, 2021
When life seems to slip through our fingers and time seems to fly by, here is what you can do to savor each moment.
February 12, 2021
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