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COMING CLEAN: Kindness Collection

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

This gift-giving tip from my mother-in-law has saved me hours in the store.

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Skinless Project Vlog: Gratitude

By Maaria Mozaffar

The Skinless Project founder Maaria Mozaffar shares her thoughts on why the importance of practicing gratitude.

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The Wabi-Sabi Self

By Jessie Sholl

A Japanese aesthetic philosophy provides a fresh perspective on our so-called physical flaws.

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COMING CLEAN: Love, Loss, and the Dark Days of Fall

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Less light and loss of loved ones sent me into an emotional tailspin.

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COMING CLEAN: Change of Plans

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

This week didn’t go quite as planned. Let’s accept this and move on. There’s a weekend ahead, after all.

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COMING CLEAN: Creating Better Weekends

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Another weekend is upon us. Here’s how I’m making it a great one.

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COMING CLEAN: The Start of a Great New Month!

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Fall is my favorite time of year. Here’s why.

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COMING CLEAN: The Slow-Down Plan

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Our new home means a new lifestyle. Only two weeks in and I’m already more relaxed.

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The End of Fear

By Courtney Helgoe

Psychotherapist Richard Schaub shares insights from his groundbreaking work on how we can acknowledge our vulnerability, build our courage, and find a path to serenity, even in a scary world.

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COMING CLEAN: Seeking Happiness

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Staying positive and finding joy is a daily practice, but the right tools can help in the pursuit. Here are a few of my favorites.

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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 5

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

After I posted about Day 4 this morning, I was watching the news at lunchtime and heard of the heartbreaking tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. It almost seemed pointless to even think about gratitude when I felt such sadness. But then one of the little boys, among the many in shock,… Read more »

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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 4

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Yesterday, our new office manager, Brandi, decorated the office with festive, sparkly decorations. It was a simple thing, but every time I walked around the corner and saw a wreath or snowflake or glittery garland, I smiled. Somehow, that made everything brighter, so that I noticed a stranger holding the door open for me and… Read more »

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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 3

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Today my friend celebrated his birthday, and at his party, I was introduced to his network of friends that I had heard about for over a year. As I spoke about how my husband and I met in Florida through mutual friends, I realized the power of connections, and how we’ve been fortunate enough to… Read more »

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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 2

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

From my journal entry last night: Hooray for pomegranate seeds at the salad bar! Thankful for newish tires on my car. While several cars were spinning on the icy roads, my Subaru trekked on, slipping only in the ruts of frozen snow on the streets. This lead me to conclude that, frugal as I may… Read more »

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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 1

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

I love a beautiful snowfall. Today I was outside watching our dog Chloe race around in the fresh powder, stuffing her face into snow banks like it was the first time she had been in snow. She’s 7 now, but still acts like a puppy outside, always ready to play. She made my day.

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COMING CLEAN: Random Acts of Kindness

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

One of my favorite lessons from a seminar with Maryanne O’Brien of Live Dynamite was to keep a gratitude log. You can do this in a journal, on cards or Post-its that you keep in plain sight, in a mental record, or with various online sites and social media, such as GratitudeLog.com. Generally, I note… Read more »