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Anita Chastain

4 hours ago
5 min

50 Best Quotes About Friendship

Our friends are a gift. Sometimes in the busyness of life, we forget to let them know how much they mean to us...

15 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed

Anita Chastain

4 days ago
5 min

15 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed

Life can feel overwhelming at times. So what can you do? Today, I'll share 15 actions you can take to feel less overwhelmed.

Anita Chastain

Oct 22
8 min

17 Quotes on Getting Over Failure

The voice in our head is often our harshest critic. These quotes on getting over failure can help you move on.

Feeling Discouraged? 36 Inspiring Quotes to Lift You Up

Anita Chastain

Oct 18
5 min

Feeling Discouraged? 36 Inspiring Quotes to Lift You Up

Are you feeling discouraged right now? Things aren’t working out as you had hoped? Are you feeling discouraged right now? Things aren’t...

How to Reduce the Stress of Preparing for the Holidays

Anita Chastain

Oct 10
3 min

How to Reduce the Stress of Preparing for the Holidays

There are things you can do to reduce pre-holiday stress. Take these four steps now to make the coming weeks easier and less stressful.

25 Best Questions to Find Your Authentic Self

Anita Chastain

Oct 2
4 min

25 Best Questions to Find Your Authentic Self

I think many of us get swept along by the day-to-day mechanics of life. We get so focused on what’s going on around us, that we forget to...

Anita Chastain

Sep 16
3 min

25 Simple Happiness Habits

There are simple actions we can take every day to feel better emotionally and physically. Let's turn those actions into habits.

Anita Chastain

May 16
3 min

3 Tips to Reduce Work from Home Stress

Many people find it challenging to transition from an office to working from home. Here are three ways to make the transition easier.

Anita Chastain

Apr 18
2 min

3 Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life

Simplicity is a soothing alternative to the complexity and confusion we see around us. It also helps us rebalance our life.

5 Tips for Your First Work from Home Job

Anita Chastain

Mar 17
4 min

5 Tips for Your First Work from Home Job

I've worked from home for almost half of my career. In that time I've learned a few things about how to make working from home easier.

Anita Chastain

Mar 11
4 min

7 Easy Ways to Make a Bad Job Better

Stuck in a bad job? Do you start dreading Monday on Sunday afternoon? Here are 7 things you can do to make a bad job better.

Anita Chastain

Mar 7
5 min

How to be a Minimalist: Do it Your Way

Many people think minimalism is about strict rules. Those rules may work for some people, but not for me, so I don’t follow them.

10 Quotes to Help You Get Through a Bad Day

Anita Chastain

Mar 6
2 min

10 Quotes to Help You Get Through a Bad Day

When the day is going wrong, these 10 quotes will help you get inspired, get some perspective, and get your confidence back.

5 Simple Ways to Create More Happiness in Your Life

Anita Chastain

Mar 2
5 min

5 Simple Ways to Create More Happiness in Your Life

Do you want to create more happiness in your life? Here are 5 things you can do to be happier.

The #1 Thing I’ve Learned as a Minimalist

Anita Chastain

Feb 28
5 min

The #1 Thing I’ve Learned as a Minimalist

I never intended to become a minimalist. I sort of bumped into it on my way to something else.

20 Ways to Fall in Love with Your Life Again

Anita Chastain

Feb 25
2 min

20 Ways to Fall in Love with Your Life Again

Are you ready to divorce your life? Here are 20 ideas to help you fall in love with your life again.

Anita Chastain

Feb 20
4 min

The 7 Best Oprah Quotes to Inspire You

Sometimes we need a little inspiration to get through life's ups and downs. These quotes share Oprah's wisdom on how to live your best life.

9 Ways to Avoid a Complete Meltdown When You’re Stressed Out at Work

Anita Chastain

Feb 17
6 min

9 Ways to Avoid a Complete Meltdown When You’re Stressed Out at Work

When was the last time you had a heart pounding, teeth grinding, stressed out day at work? Here are 9 ways to avoid a meltdown.

Making Intentional Choices: 3 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Anita Chastain

Feb 13
4 min

Making Intentional Choices: 3 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Do you want a simpler life? One that is slower, easier, and less complicated? I did, and that’s why I chose to simplify my life.

14 Journal Prompts to Start Your Day with a Smile

Anita Chastain

Feb 10
3 min

14 Journal Prompts to Start Your Day with a Smile

What better way to start the day than with a journaling activity designed to make you feel happy. 14 prompts to start the day with a smile.

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