by Lenora Boyle | Dec 6, 2016 | Be Happy, Inspiration, Italian dessert, Top 10 Lists
10 Tips on How to Survive and Thrive During the Holidays Can you believe that the holidays are here again? It’s all happening so fast that I needed to give myself some advice. So I thought I’d share a 10 tips to survive the holidays, from easy shopping to...
by Lenora Boyle | Jul 29, 2015 | Be Happy, ToDo Lists, Top 10 Lists
I love to open a book — a good one, still not used to reading my iPad — the sharp edges pressing into my hands, not being able to read in the sunshine. But open a book, and I think I smell the ink, and the worn wood crushed to make the paper offered up to me and other...
by Lenora Boyle | Mar 20, 2015 | Be Happy, Top 10 Lists
Friday, March 20, 2015 is the third annual International Day of Happiness as declared by the United Nations. It was inspired by the leaders of Bhutan who believe that the spiritual well being of citizens and communities is given as much importance as their material...
by Lenora Boyle | Mar 8, 2010 | Be Happy, Top 10 Lists
A recent Gallup Poll, called the Healthways Well-Being Index, has rated Boulder, Colorado, the #1 healthiest and happiest city in the country. It was based on an analysis of 353,000 Americans in 2009. The interviewers asked individuals to assess their jobs, finances,...
by Lenora Boyle | Jan 17, 2010 | Be Happy, Top 10 Lists, Women's issues
A very simple way to be happy is to join a group of like-minded people. If you are a member of a church, it’s usually easy to find fellowship. If not, you may have to search for the group that you feel a kinship with. You could join Rotary Club in your...
by Lenora Boyle | Jan 12, 2010 | Be Happy, Top 10 Lists
My friend, Rae Bird, taught women’s writing groups for many years before she moved away. She’s still teaching, but not in Iowa right now. We all loved meeting together so much that we continued on even though we miss her creative leadership. She suggested...