I’ve been an avid listener and reader of Gretchen Rubin, of “The Happiness Project” podcast for many years. I’m a sucker for anything that’s about making life a little better by taking some easy steps. One of my favorite rules that I’ve been following since listening to is the “One-Minute Rule.” Gretchen says that, when it comes to decluttering, you…
Not only is fall my favorite season for adventures, it’s my favorite season for decorating. Fun story: This week, Sean and I ventured up to our attic to find my box of fall decorations. We went through every single box in our attic before deciding that the box must have been thrown out accidentally during our October move. I was…
It seems like summer flew by, and all of a sudden temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling in Central Pennsylvania. Fall is here. And fall. is. my. absolute. favorite. season. I know, I know – “You and everyone else on the internet,” you’re saying to yourself as you read this. But I mean it — it doesn’t get any…
Early in the year, I was almost ready to take the leap and launch my new business, but didn’t quite have the guts to leave my current job. One of the major things holding me back was the thought of being alone, all the time, with just my boyfriend and dogs to keep me company (they’re wonderful, but that can…
Self-employment is a crazy and rewarding adventure, so it only seems fitting that I integrate a self-employment aspect into Life Disconnected. Since going out on my own on April 1, I’ve had a number of experiences to share. In case you’re unfamiliar with my adventure, earlier this year I quit my 9-5 job as a digital media specialist for an…
Without a doubt, one of the best parts of moving to a new city is exploring the area, trying new things and, of course, trying new food. With a whirlwind first couple of weeks in Bellefonte, we’ve done our fair share of eating out. Plus, working from home has given me the opportunity to try out some of the area’s…
It’s been just over two weeks since Sean and I picked up our lives and moved to Bellefonte, Pa., after I started my own business. While it’s been a whirlwind of unpacking, business meetings and trying to figure out our new life, there has been (very little) down time to explore and learn more about our new community. With a…
Let’s face it: Life gets a little too real sometimes. Bills can start to stack up, surprise payments pop up and finances become a little stressful. I’ve had some surprises in my life lately (like, when I hit not one, but two deer at once last month), and I’m feeling a little financially strained. When I’m feeling like this, I…
I figured out about three years ago how much my environment and surroundings contribute to my own well-being. It was then that I made some major life decisions: I decided to live alone, get a dog and turn my house into a home. Since then, I’ve learned even more about my own habits and what contributes to my happiness. Decorating…
In the past year, I’ve realized how powerful fresh flowers can be. They’re not only beautiful, but can boost happiness as well. A study published in this article found that “patients in hospital rooms brightened with flowers and potted plants needed less postoperative pain medication, had lower systolic blood pressure and pulse rates, were less anxious and tired, and generally were…
