How to Conquer Stress During the Holiday Season

Katie Jefcoat

7 days ago
5 min

How to Conquer Stress During the Holiday Season

As the calendar flips to October, a sense of excitement fills the air, tinged with a hint of dread for some of us. The holiday season is...

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Crying: Why Shedding a Tear is Your Emotional Superpower!

Katie Jefcoat

Sep 8
5 min

Crying: Why Shedding a Tear is Your Emotional Superpower!

Have you ever wondered why sometimes we just need a good cry? Even when we're bursting with happiness, those tears find their way out!...

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The Art of Setting Boundaries: Why Healthy Boundaries are Essential for a Balanced Life

Katie Jefcoat

Aug 18
6 min

The Art of Setting Boundaries: Why Healthy Boundaries are Essential for a Balanced Life

In today's fast-paced world, where demands on our time and energy seem endless, the concept of setting boundaries healthy for us...

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The Science of Smiling: Unleashing Your Inner Superpower

Katie Jefcoat

Aug 11
4 min

The Science of Smiling: Unleashing Your Inner Superpower

Did you know that your smile is a superpower? Yes, you heard it right! The simple act of smiling can have a profound impact on your life,...

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Tips to Find Meaning and Happiness at Work

Katie Jefcoat

Jul 14
5 min

Tips to Find Meaning and Happiness at Work

In the grand tapestry of life, work threads its way through our days, weaving in and out of our waking hours. After all, we spend a...

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Happiness Happens Month: Embrace Joy and Spread Positivity

Katie Jefcoat

Jul 3
3 min

Happiness Happens Month: Embrace Joy and Spread Positivity

Happiness is a powerful force that has the ability to transform lives, uplift spirits, and create a ripple effect of positivity. It is...

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Getting Off the Hedonic Treadmill: Hedonic Adaptation Prevention

Katie Jefcoat

Jun 16
4 min

Getting Off the Hedonic Treadmill: Hedonic Adaptation Prevention

Life often feels like a relentless treadmill, doesn't it? We chase after the next promotion, the newest gadget, or the trendiest...

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Identifying and Pursuing Core Values: The Key to Lasting Happiness

Katie Jefcoat

Jun 6
4 min

Identifying and Pursuing Core Values: The Key to Lasting Happiness

Have you ever wondered what truly brings you happiness? Beyond the surface-level pleasures, a profound source of joy is waiting to be...

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The Happiness Hormone: Building Happiness Habits for a Fulfilling Life

Katie Jefcoat

May 26
4 min

The Happiness Hormone: Building Happiness Habits for a Fulfilling Life

In our pursuit of happiness, we often overlook our biology’s profound impact on our emotional well-being. The feel-good hormones, also...

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5 Tips for Teaching Children Kindness and Empathy

Katie Jefcoat

May 11
4 min

5 Tips for Teaching Children Kindness and Empathy

A single act of happiness can create a butterfly effect of benefits, starting from within us and spreading far beyond our initial...

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Why Your Mind Hinders Your Happiness: The Science of Miswanting and Perception Adaptation

Katie Jefcoat

Apr 25
4 min

Why Your Mind Hinders Your Happiness: The Science of Miswanting and Perception Adaptation

"If only I had that promotion, that car, or that perfect body, I would be happy." I hear this often, but as much as we think we know what...

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Katie Jefcoat

Apr 10
4 min

Saying Goodbye to My Podcast – For Now!

“Welcome to Everyday Happiness; I’m your host Katie Jefcoat.” I have said this phrase 668 times, but last week was my last time. Since...

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Time Affluence – Getting Back More of Your Time

Katie Jefcoat

Mar 20
7 min

Time Affluence – Getting Back More of Your Time

The way I have always thought about time has dramatically affected my happiness. Until recently, I didn’t even know it! That is why I...

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Daily Gratitude Journal Prompts to Improve Happiness

Katie Jefcoat

Mar 18
9 min

Daily Gratitude Journal Prompts to Improve Happiness

Over the past few years, it has become common knowledge that gratitude practices can aid in increasing a person’s emotional, mental, and...

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Katie Jefcoat

Mar 16
4 min

Reverse Bucket List Meaning & Actions

Do you have a bucket list of everything you want to do in life? You may even have multiple lists categorized by meaning, such as career,...

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Happiness Science: Synthetic Happiness vs. Natural Happiness

Katie Jefcoat

Feb 7
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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Why That List of Amazing Habits for Happiness Doesn’t Work for You & What You Need to Do Instead

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
3 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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