Small Happiness

From Psychology Today:

“Researchers estimate that much of happiness is under personal control. Regularly indulging in small pleasures (such as warm baths!), getting absorbed in challenging activities, setting and meeting goals, maintaining close social ties, and finding purpose beyond oneself are all actions that increase life satisfaction.”


While we fight the big fight for equality in our society, it's important to take care of yourself and celebrate small victories. For me, this last week has been about enjoying the gorgeous sunshine and warmth after a dreary winter, reconnecting with an old friend who'd moved to the other side of the country, devouring a really compelling book, eating a perfect avocado.

I'm currently mentoring two women at my company and it's been such a satisfying process. If you'd asked me a few years ago, I would have said that I didn't have enough experience to be a mentor. I would have been wrong. If there are great junior women working in your organization, think about reaching out to them.