Welcome to the world of Positive Alacrity. a·lac·ri·ty /əˈlakrədē/  noun the intentional practice of creating small, uplifting moments for others (and yourself) by voicing positive thoughts and acting with cheerful readiness A Harvard study conducted over 75 years has...

10 Rules to Break for a Happier & Productive Life During your life’s journey, you’re sure to run across some rules that seem ridiculous and confining. These are rules that are begging to be broken – and if you have the courage, you should feel free to break them –...

3 Ways Practicing Gratitude Makes You Happier: The Science Behind Thankfulness In a world that often emphasizes what we lack, the practice of gratitude might seem like nothing more than positive thinking or wishful optimism. However, two decades of rigorous scientific...

Putting Yourself First - Self-Care Self-care is more than the latest buzzword or trending hashtag. It’s a vital part of making yourself a priority in your own life. Self-care goes far beyond the basics of maintaining your health by eating healthy, getting exercise,...

Putting You First by Saying No Hopefully, you noticed I mentioned saying NO quite a bit in the last chapter. It was no accident. Saying no to things that aren’t important to you or that you don’t enjoy is empowering. Everyone should do it! So why is it so hard to say...

Setting Boundaries Do you have difficulty putting your own needs above those of others? Then, you likely have issues with setting personal boundaries. Many of us struggle with this today. It seems more than ever before that people are happy to let others pick up their...