Katie Jefcoat
- 6 hours ago
- 5 min
Happiness Science: Synthetic Happiness vs. Natural Happiness
While I certainly wish that happiness science was a subject they taught in school, it is something we tend to have to learn all on our...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Jan 19
- 5 min
Building a Happiness 401k
While Tax Day is still a couple of months, one of my new year’s goals was to get on my taxes early, so I won’t be scrambling come April....
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Katie Jefcoat
- Jan 3
- 4 min
Why That List of Amazing Habits for Happiness Doesn’t Work for You & What You Need to Do Instead
If you are new to my blog, you may not know that we talk about habits for happiness all the time. There are all of these articles and...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Enjoying Bittersweet Happiness
When was the last time you took a moment to savor the bittersweet moments of life? The other day, I was looking at my kiddo and thinking...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Dec 14, 2022
- 4 min
Getting Into & Chasing Flow Experiences
Have you ever become so involved in a task that time literally flies by? You aren't checking your watch? You forget that you're hungry or...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Dec 1, 2022
- 5 min
Why Christmas Makes Us Happy
Have you ever wondered why almost everyone, except those scourges out there, seems to be automatically happier during the holidays? With...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
Does Quiet Quitting Make You Happy?
Just recently, I heard of a new trend called 'quiet quitting' from Very Well Mind. Quiet quitting is when a professional chooses to set...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Nov 21, 2022
- 4 min
How Thanksgiving Affects Our Happiness
Halloween is over! While dozens of glittering Christmas items now line the shelves at nearly every major store in the U.S., there is...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Nov 16, 2022
- 3 min
Picking Apart Procrastination for Happiness
I sooooo don’t wanna do this blog today can’t I do it tomorrow? Just kidding! I love doing these blogs, but I will be the first to admit...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
The Benefits of Dancing for Happiness
Some of us are the type of people who like to dance with a mop while singing off-key to our favorite rap artists, while others are more...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Let’s Talk Lagom: How to Use "Just Enough" for Happiness
Let’s talk lagom! “Lagom” is a Swedish word that can be translated roughly to mean “just enough.” Lagom is a word used to describe...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
The Similarities Between Happiness Practices & Witchcraft
Let’s talk about witchcraft. Are you ready? I just watched Hocus Pocus 2, and with Halloween just a few days away, I ended up going down...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Oct 19, 2022
- 4 min
Why Halloween Brings Happiness
In case you haven't noticed, there is a widespread pumpkin attack happening in the USA! Just kidding! Halloween is just around the...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Oct 12, 2022
- 2 min
Utilizing Escapism for Happiness
How often do you find yourself sucked into a good book, a fascinating movie, an engaging video game, or any other alternative reality...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
The Science of Behavioral Contagions on Happiness
You know the saying, "monkey see, monkey do." This common phrase describes when someone mimics another, intentionally or not, which is...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Sep 28, 2022
- 2 min
Stop the Overthinking
How many times a day are you getting caught in a negative feedback loop of rumination? It’s like this one thought is a wasp bouncing...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
When Kindness Doesn’t Work
I want to take a moment to recognize when kindness doesn't work. This is inspired by Sonja Lyubomirsky's book, "The How of Happiness,"...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Sep 14, 2022
- 4 min
Why Charitable Giving Makes Us Happy
Today, I want to talk to you about charity. While I have mentioned charitable giving in passing, I want to dive deeper today. You know...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Discussing Cherophobia
Have you heard of cherophobia? The term "chero" comes from the Greek, meaning "to rejoice." Therefore, cherophobia is the fear or...
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Katie Jefcoat
- Aug 31, 2022
- 4 min
The Wabi Sabi Lifestyle
The world is an amazing place, filled with various philosophies and ideals. Today, we are taking a trip to the other side of the planet...
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