The Happy Nomad, PhD
I never thought I’d go back to school for a PhD after traveling the world to understand happiness, but The University of Alabama is giving me an amazing opportunity to continue to research happiness and well-being!
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Challenge yourself to do things and the results lead to a happier, more satisfied you
Overcoming Static Friction In Tbilisi, Georgia
The “happy nomad” feeling nervous and anxious about traveling? Yep, it happens sometimes. How I overcame static friction to continue soaring.
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Change Your Paradigm – Different Is Beautiful
An example from nature in Myanmar showing how different is beautiful
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Something I’ve Learned From Kids On This Journey
The most important thing I’ve learned on this journey from kids – maybe the most important thing period.
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The Man In The Mirror
Instead of trying to change the world, try changing the man in the mirror
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Why Are We So Judgmental?
An appeal to contain the instinct to be judgmental, and a beautiful example of being nonjudgmental from Thailand
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How To Win The Lottery
How to win the lottery without spending money or hoping your ticket matches 6 magic numbers
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How “Let’s Visit A Waterfall” Turned Into Me Rappelling Down A Waterfall
My first experience with extreme sports, though I didn’t know I’d be rapelling down a waterful until minutes before the action started!
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Happy New Year – Now Take The Plunge With Me!
Heartfelt wishes for a Happy New Year and an invitation to take the plunge with me in 2012!
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My Christmas Present To You
A free Christmas gift enclosed and a challenge issued for New Year’s.
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How I Improved My Trip And Avoided Being Alone On Christmas In Less Than An Hour By Embracing Change
How I figured out how to add a new country to the Happy Nomad Tour by embracing change instead of fighting it
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Pushing Yourself To Overcome Fears
Sometimes all you need to do to overcome fears is push yourself a bit..
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Listening To My Gut And Quitting Nicaragua Early
The universe kept telling me that Nicaragua wasn’t for me. I listened and deciding that quitting was the best choice!
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Guatemala City – Avoiding Danger And Eating Tongue
A weekend trip to Guatemala City where I did my best to avoid the omnipresent danger and ate cow tongue for the first time
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Change Your Routine – Change You!
Change your routine to challenge yourself in new ways is healthy – but be careful when taking the plunge into your new life.
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Letting Go And Shedding Your Skin
Letting go of stuff you don’t need, shedding your skin, reduces clutter and leads to less stress and more peace of mind
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Getting Back In Touch
A cute story of my uncle getting back in touch with his high school sweetheart after 40 years
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