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2 min

I Had No Idea How To "Be Grateful"

"A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles." I came across this sentiment often, desperately wanting to become a magnet for miracles. But...

Easy Mind Hack for a Stressed & Anxious Mind

Val Lonergan

3 min

Easy Mind Hack for a Stressed & Anxious Mind

At the beginning of the pandemic, I noticed I was going through old photos and videos way more than usual. Why?

A Quick Tactical Guide to Improving your Instagram Time

Val Lonergan

5 min

A Quick Tactical Guide to Improving your Instagram Time

This post is about managing how you use your Instagram, cleaning out your feed, and limiting your usage of it.

I Went to Tony Robbins’ UPW – 5 Key Takeaways

Val Lonergan

5 min

I Went to Tony Robbins’ UPW – 5 Key Takeaways

13,000 people. 71 countries. Lots of screaming and dancing. How one intensive 4-day event changed my life. Check out these 5 key takeawa...

The Surprisingly Short Journey to Becoming A Great Reader

Val Lonergan

7 min

The Surprisingly Short Journey to Becoming A Great Reader

My journey to becoming someone who reads often, on purpose, and gets a ton of value out of it was much shorter than I expected.

Low-Stress Easy Entertaining for Busy, Tired Parents: Behold “The Crappy Dinner Party”

Val Lonergan

6 min

Low-Stress Easy Entertaining for Busy, Tired Parents: Behold “The Crappy Dinner Party”

Growing up at my house, hosting a dinner party was a big deal. The house was immaculate, the phenomenal dinner (in all its courses) was c...

A Tiny Shift Flipped My Understanding of Happiness

Val Lonergan

2 min

A Tiny Shift Flipped My Understanding of Happiness

How do we define happiness? For Shawn Achor, the author of The Happiness Advantage, the true definition is more reachable than we think.

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