By Holli Rovenger | Happiness
You have been learning about successful growth habits for the past month. Time does fly when you are working on something so diligently. It is hard to believe it has been 30 days since we started this Happiness Challenge together. You’ve read a lot of information that will give you the tools you need to […]
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By Holli Rovenger | Happiness
Intentionally focusing on being happier can and will make a huge difference for you. Throughout the past 28 days we’ve been talking a lot about happiness and what we can do to increase it in our lives. We’ve talked about a variety of things from how sleep, exercise and nutrition can affect your mood, to […]
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By Holli Rovenger | Happiness
Fun Fact ~ Happiness is contagious. You may not have realized it, but it’s true. If you think back to a time when you were with someone who was experiencing pure joy, you probably have experienced this. Children are wonderful at being completely and utterly happy. They’re also great about sharing and expressing this exuberant […]
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By Holli Rovenger | Happiness
It is important especially for Women to take some you time. We all lead busy lives and have many obligations as parents, friends, acquaintances, and professionals. Especially for women, it’s easy to lose ourselves in everything that has to be done in any given day or week. While it’s great to give of yourself, and […]
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By Holli Rovenger | Happiness
For those of you who may not know this about me, I am a Dietitian by trade. That’s one of the reasons I’m so fascinated with all areas of health and wellness. Nutrition is still such a “baby” science that new studies can possibly change previous recommendations. Sometimes, it all appears a bit confusing. This is […]
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By Holli Rovenger | Happiness
Stop complaining and take some action. Since starting this 30 Day Happiness Challenge here on The Women’s Inner Circle and via email, I’ve been a lot more aware of the happiness of the people around me. I’m sure you’ve experienced the same thing. It is causing me to look at people more closely and pay attention […]
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By Holli Rovenger | Happiness
We previously talked about how focusing on experiences instead of things can help reduce stress and increase your happiness. Today, let’s take this one step further and focus a little more on getting rid of things – both physical and mental. The idea is to find happiness in simplicity. It really is quite a “freeing” feeling. […]
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By Holli Rovenger | Happiness
We live in a very materialistic society where the main goal seems to be to acquire more things. We buy bigger cars, bigger houses, and of course, lots and lots of items to fill these houses. The idea is that we can buy happiness by buying more “stuff.” We’ve been living this way in the western […]
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By Holli Rovenger | Happiness
While Stress is a natural part of life, it can be managed (as we’ve previously discussed here). Nothing will bring your mood down quicker than feeling stressed out. It keeps you from sleeping well, staying focused, being productive, and puts a damper on your overall feelings. Remember, reducing stress increases happiness. One of the best […]
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By Holli Rovenger | Happiness
Giving back will surprisingly make you happier. When we were younger, we couldn’t wait for the winter holidays to come. We’d spend days and weeks thinking about what we were going to get as gifts. It was all about the material items. I know for me, and I’m hoping for you as well, as I’ve grown […]
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