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06/18/2026

"The word rumination also has a positive meaning. In the dictionary, it's these recursive spirals we can't get out of, but it also means to muse, to ideate, to be creative, to problem solve. The same area of the brain that is kind of, if you want to think of it, the villain of these recursive thought loops that drag us down. It is also the seat of not only our negative ruminating thoughts, it is the seat of our highest creativity." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa

06/16/2026

🧠 Stuck replaying the same thoughts on repeat? You’re not alone—and you can break the cycle.

In Week 2 of the Live Happy Summer Reading Program, Donna Jackson Nakazawa reveals how “mind drama” keeps us trapped—and how to outsmart it. ✨

✅ Why your brain creates negative “mental movie reels”
✅ A simple framework to stop rumination fast
✅ How to turn overthinking into clarity + creativity

Ready to quiet your inner critic and reclaim your energy? 🎧 Don’t miss this conversation with host Paula Felps.

👉 https://livehappy.com/season-11/breaking-the-rumination-loop-with-donna-jackson-nakazawa

06/15/2026

New week, fresh mindset. 🌱

You don’t have to have it all figured out... just keep going.

06/14/2026

Kick the Sunday scaries to the curb 😅✨

Meet your new weekly ritual: Live Happy’s Sunday Sillies—a quick, feel-good dose of funny, uplifting goodness designed to shake off the bad juju and start your week smiling.

📬 It’s short.
😂 It’s silly.
🌈 It’s exactly what your Sunday night needs.

Sign up now and let’s turn “ugh, Monday” into “okay, let’s do this.” 💪
👉 Join the Sunday Sillies crew: https://mailchi.mp/livehappy/sundaysillies

06/13/2026

📚✨ We’re thrilled to introduce Shelf‑Care, our brand-new book column curated by Senior Happiness Editor Chris Libby—along with Shelf‑Care for Kids by Allison Longley.

Each month, you’ll discover uplifting, thoughtful reads for both adults and little ones, designed to inspire, comfort, and spark joy. 💛

Think of it as self-care… but in book form.

👉 Stories that soothe
👉 Ideas that inspire
👉 Moments that help you recharge—one page at a time

This week, Chris kicks things off with The Tired Dad by Jon Gustin—a heartfelt collection of 100 reflections on showing up for what matters most. Honest, relatable, and even a little funny, it’s the kind of read busy parents can actually fit into their day—and walk away feeling better.

💡 Because being present matters more than being perfect. Ready to fill your cup?

👉 Click to read & discover your next uplifting pick: https://livehappy.com/shelf-care-the-tired-dad-offers-the-parenting-wake-up-call-you-didnt-know-you-needed

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

"My point though, is that you may have like an inner glass blowing machine in you, or you may be a poet and it's just like, give it a go. This is part of the spirit, right? Of the book is like embracing life, whatever that's going to look like for you. If you've been curious about going and getting up and doing standup or going and creating an itinerary and traveling, it's just like, go give it a try. Like it's this life is this grand experiment anyways." Jodi Wellman

06/10/2026

We're already halfway through 2026! Let's pause for a minute. ⏸️

Take a breath and ask yourself:

👉 What’s actually working in your happiness journey?
👉 What habits, people, or moments are lifting you up?
👉 And just as importantly… what isn’t? What’s draining your energy, your time, your joy?

This is your checkpoint. No judgment, just realignment. You still have half a year to adjust, reset, and intentionally choose what feels better.

Small shifts now = big impact later.

✨ Keep what’s serving you.
✨ Let go of what isn’t.
✨ Decide what the next half of your year will feel like.

👇 Set your intention with us. Drop ONE thing in the comments that’s been working for your happiness and ONE thing you’re ready to leave behind.

06/09/2026

You’re Going to Die. Now What? 👀

Sounds dark… but it might be the most life-changing truth you’ll ever embrace.

🎙️ This week on Live Happy Now, we kick off our Summer Reading Program with Jodi Wellman, author of You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets.

Here’s the twist: thinking about your mortality can actually help you live better — with more purpose, more joy, and fewer regrets.

💡 Jodi breaks down the powerful concept of memento mori (“remember you must die”) and shows how it can:

✨ Wake you up to what really matters
✨ Help you stop wasting time on what doesn’t
✨ Push you to live more intentionally now

If you’ve ever felt stuck, distracted, or like life is passing you by… this is your wake-up call.

👉 Hit play now and start living like your time truly matters: https://livehappy.com/season-11/thinking-about-death-for-a-better-life-with-jodi-wellman

06/08/2026

☀️✨ Ever notice how everything just feels better in the summer?

Longer days mean more sunlight—and that extra light boosts your serotonin (aka your “happy hormone”).

Warmer weather nudges us outside, where fresh air, movement, and connection with nature naturally lift our mood. Add in more social time, vacations, and a break from routine… and it’s no wonder summer feels like a reset for our happiness.

🌻 So this summer, make happiness intentional:

• Step outside for a few extra minutes each day
• Move your body in ways that feel good
• Say yes to connection
• Make space for what energizes you

💛 Want more science-backed tips and daily inspiration to live your happiest life?

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