10 Amazing Books I’ve Recently Read That You Will Love
Barrie Davenport
May 13, 2013
Ever since I received my Kindle last year for Mother’s Day, I’ve doubled the number of books I read. I never, ever thought
Lifestyle
Are you living the kind of life you want to live? Is your lifestyle in alignment with your values, dreams, and goals? With these articles, we will help you define what you want your lifestyle to look like, how you want to live it, and how to make positive changes to live a happier, healthier, more authentic life.
Lifestyle Articles
10 Of The Best Hemp Oils For The Dog You Love
Barrie Davenport
October 29, 2018
Did you know that there are nearly 90 million dogs living as pets in the United States? We love our dogs, and they provide
10 Of The Best Women’s Retreats For 2020
Barrie Davenport
April 18, 2019
Are you looking for a women’s spiritual retreat or relaxation retreat that won’t take you too far from home? Has it been getting
10 Reasons Why You Aren’t A Turkey + Something Nice
Barrie Davenport
November 23, 2011
You are not a turkey. Not even close. In fact, as you are reading this post, I invite you to sit up a
10 Reasons Why You Need to Buck the Status Quo
Barrie Davenport
March 18, 2012
All of my life I’ve been a good doobie. I was a rule follower. I was the compliant child. The pleaser. I grew
10 Simple Rituals for a Better Day
Barrie Davenport
June 9, 2011
I am in the midst of teaching a habit course with my friends Katie and Leo. The great thing about teaching is that
10 Ways to Know That You Are Ready To Grow
Barrie Davenport
June 11, 2012
A guest post by Stephanie Wetzel Standing on the edge of bigger dreams for our lives, we may not always know that true
101 Fun Things To Do When You Are Bored
Barrie Davenport
March 28, 2018
Have you ever gotten up in the morning feeling bored like you don’t want to do the same old things, but you can’t
12 Pampery Indulgent Things That Are So Worth It, Even If You’re Simplifying
Barrie Davenport
October 21, 2010
I don’t know anyone who hasn’t at least thought about scaling back and simplifying their lives. In fact, most folks have been forced
13 Practical Steps to Inner Peace
Barrie Davenport
September 5, 2012
Unflappable inner peace. That is such a wonderfully descriptive phrase. I have known some people who have found internal peace. They exude an
19 Tips To Make You Comfortable On Your First Flight
Barrie Davenport
July 1, 2019
Are you nervous about your first time flying? Would it help to know you’re not alone in this? So much goes into flying
25 Mind Shifts Toward a Bold and Glorious Life
Barrie Davenport
April 7, 2010
Try this little exercise for a moment. Think about your current life painted by a particular color. The color reflects the tone and tenor of your days and
25 Personal Freedoms to Claim This Independence Day
Barrie Davenport
July 2, 2012
Freedom means you are unobstructed in living your life as you choose. Anything less is a form of slavery. ~Wayne Dyer Not long
25 Ways To Create Your Personal New Year’s Revolution
Barrie Davenport
December 31, 2012
“The unexamined life is not worth living.” ~Socrates Most New Year’s resolutions fail. You probably know this if you’ve ever made one and
26 Simple Ways to Make Your Life More Exciting
Barrie Davenport
October 16, 2011
If you’re looking for some interesting things to do but don’t know where to start, consider your current situation. If someone were to
26 Ways To Savor Life Rather Than Waste It
Barrie Davenport
February 27, 2011
“Seize every second of your life and savor it. Value your present moments. Using them up in any self-defeating ways means you’ve lost
30 Good Karma Things To Do With Small Gaps Of Time
Barrie Davenport
December 2, 2012
If you cut to the chase of the meaning of life, it’s the “meaning” part that we all long for. Beyond all of
33 Time-Tested Ways To Find The Key To Happiness
Barrie Davenport
September 9, 2018
What is the key to happiness? Not just fleetingly happy but deeply content with your life? Have you figured out how to maintain
40 Mindful and Meaningful Gift Ideas
Barrie Davenport
December 6, 2011
Sometimes the images of Black Friday shoppers, scrambling over each other in the wee hours of the morning to purchase holiday gifts, makes me
45 Games to Play When Bored
Barrie Davenport
December 10, 2019
Bored out of your mind? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. When those long streaks of boredom hit, most people
5 Random Acts of Kindness
Barrie Davenport
August 26, 2011
Would you like to do something nice for someone you love this weekend? I’d like to do something nice for you — if
5 Things the Spanish Can Teach Us About Living Well and Having Fun
Barrie Davenport
August 23, 2010
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” ~Marcel Proust If you have ever traveled
51 Fun Things To Do At Home To Banish Boredom
Barrie Davenport
September 28, 2017
Are you stuck on auto-pilot? Do you cook the same dinners each night and watch the same Netflix shows over and over? Is
56+ Of The Best Cheap Hobbies To Pick Up
Barrie Davenport
March 25, 2020
What comes to mind when someone asks you, “So, do you have any hobbies?” This question could come up in any social situation
575+ Bucket List Ideas To Live A No Regrets Life (Plus Printable Downloads)
Barrie Davenport
September 11, 2016
Have you created your bucket list? Have you checked off many items? If not, right now isn’t too soon to get started checking
60 Fun Things To Do On The Weekend
Barrie Davenport
March 14, 2014
Here in Atlanta, the weather is starting to turn. The sun is out. The temperature is warmer. And with Daylight Savings Time, the
62 Of The Best Would You Rather Questions For Kids
Barrie Davenport
November 25, 2019
Have you ever been with your child on a road trip, waiting in a doctor’s office, or sitting anywhere that doesn’t have entertainment
8 Great Books For Fall Reading
Barrie Davenport
November 12, 2012
I am a changed woman. I never thought I would turn my back on printed books. But it appears I’m moving in that
8 Life Lessons to Teach Your Parents
Barrie Davenport
July 21, 2011
“And you, of tender years/ Can’t know the fears that your elders grew by/ And so please help them with your youth/ They seek the truth
8 Ways to Spring Clean Your Life
Barrie Davenport
April 11, 2013
Last week I took my daughter to New York City for spring break to look at colleges. But it didn’t feel one bit
97 Of The Best Bucket List Ideas For Summer
Barrie Davenport
April 6, 2018
Ahhhhh . . . summer! It’s the perfect time to let a little creative sunshine into your imagination and plan something exciting and
A Midlife Anti-Crisis: Transform Upheaval Into Renewal
Barrie Davenport
September 14, 2011
Looking at some statistics on the demographic of my readers, I see that many of you are either approaching midlife or smack in
A Money Mindfulness Intensive: 7 Days to A New Attitude
Barrie Davenport
August 1, 2012
If you are reading this post, you have a computer or iPad or smart phone — or at least access to one of
A Proven 10-Step Guide To Having More Fun In Your Life
Barrie Davenport
March 30, 2011
Fun is underrated. As adults, our lives are complicated and often very serious. We are involved in the serious business of grown-up stuff.
Be Uncool
Barrie Davenport
July 18, 2012
“The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what we share with someone else when we’re uncool.” ~from the movie Almost Famous
Before You Start Your Weekend, Read This
Barrie Davenport
August 4, 2011
“Weekends are a bit like rainbows; they look good from a distance but disappear when you get up close to them.” ~John Shirley
Change Your Life By Becoming Your Own CEO
Barrie Davenport
May 5, 2015
There have been periods in my life when I was unhappy and flailing. Sometimes outside circumstances were the cause of my unhappiness —
Embrace Your Scary Demon To Ignite Your Potential
Barrie Davenport
February 16, 2011
“Do you know that there’s still a chance for you, cause there’s a spark in you. You just gotta ignite the light, and
How To Create Your Personal Life Vision
Barrie Davenport
February 4, 2010
Do you have any idea where you’re going with your life? I used to wonder that all the time as I bobbled through