Blog — happiness

Glass Half Full or Half Empty? Funny Takes on Different People's Perspectives

Is the glass half full or half empty? It depends on who you ask. Check out my funny takes on how narcissists, perfectionists, procrastinators, people-pleasers, awfulizers, gaslighters & more might see the same glass.

Funny Quotes About Life: Comic Relief for When Things Aren't Goin' So Good

Hard times call for perspective, and sometimes humor helps. Explore funny quotes for hard times, plus encouraging quotes about how laughter can lighten stress, lift mood, and help make challenging people and situations more livable.

The Fawn Stress Response: What It Is and How It Drives People-Pleasing

There are more automatic stress responses than just fight-or-flight. Learn about the fawn stress response — the automatic nervous system reaction that shows up as compulsive people-pleasing, boundary avoidance, and prioritizing others’ needs to reduce perceived threat.

Facing Challenges: 8 Stress Resilience Strategies with Inspiring Quotes

Life throws curveballs—some small, some life-altering. Resilience helps you cope with everyday stress, overcome obstacles, and face tough challenges with strength and adaptability.

This post shares eight practical strategies to support you through difficult times. Each one is paired with resilience tips and motivational quotes—many featured in shareable graphics for an extra boost of encouragement.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Definition, Competencies, and Benefits

Social Emotional Learning helps kids develop essential life skills — like understanding emotions, handling challenges, building healthy relationships, and making thoughtful decisions.

In this SEL quick, guide you’ll learn what SEL is, its history, the 5 CASEL competencies, and research-backed benefits.

Silver Lining Series of Workbooks, Journals, and Planners

Through my work as a counselor, I’ve seen firsthand what helps people build resilience, improve relationships, and create positive change in their lives. I bring that experience into my writing, creating resources that are both self-help (for individuals) and helper-help (for professionals like therapists, teachers, and group leaders).

Whether you're working through anxiety, exploring emotional intelligence, or simply looking for a better way to track your to-dos, these workbooks, journals, and planner provide structured support for real-life challenges.