I Dare You to Look Up

I dare you to look up.

You are missing out on the magic that's happening around you every single day.

In a world full of people looking down at their phones- look up.

Find the miracle in the mundane.

Recapture your childlike wonder.

Be aggressively curious.

Stand still for a moment and soak it all in.

Look up more.

Look up.

Happy Monday. //

Today, I gave away more than 100 sets of emergency googly eyes to strangers as a reminder stop looking down at your phone. In a society full of constant memes, disheartening news, and tik tok tomfoolery- don’t forget to look up and reclaim your sense of wonder. There are so many tiny miracles in the mundane and every second you wait is another second you are missing out. There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Happy Monday. #thehappymondayproject

Confetti and Party Vibes (Again!)

The world is changed by your example, not your opinion. Four weeks since surgery was truly a reason to celebrate. I gave myself some grace this week. There is no such thing as too much confetti so met Monday at the door with the party vibes and a walking stick again. Every single day is so worth living- even when you feel like getting out of bed is your biggest accomplishment of the day!

I gave away 100 bags of confetti to strangers as a start-of-the-week reminder that every single day deserves a celebration. Throw kindness around like confetti! There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Happy Monday- PASS IT ON! #thehappymondayproject

Smorgasbord of Treasures

If you are waiting for a sign…THIS IS IT. Maybe you experienced a magnificent start-of-the-week revelation today. Maybe your biggest accomplishment was getting out of bed. Wherever you are in life, it is right where you are suppose to be. Life is tough, but so are YOU. You are not alone- don’t let yourself sink!

This week’s project was a smorgasbord of different little treasures because even adults love finding a treasure chest out in the wild. What made you smile today?

There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are.  Happy Monday- PASS IT ON! #thehappymondayproject

Confetti and Party Vibes

The world is changed by your example, not your opinion. 12 hours since getting out of the hospital was truly a reason to celebrate. I met Monday at the door with the party vibes and a walking stick. Every single day is so worth living!

I gave away dozens of bags of confetti to strangers as a start-of-the-week reminder that every single day deserves a celebration. Throw kindness around like confetti! There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Happy Monday- PASS IT ON! #thehappymondayproject

It Can't Rain All The Time

It can't rain all the time.

I got knocked down, and I stayed there for a minute. The comeback is always stronger than the setback, but that is also something that is a lot easier to see in retrospect rather than when you are in the thick of it.

This Universe is wild. When they scheduled my ear surgery for a Monday morning, I couldn't help but laugh. Holy moly! What a way to humble me. I thought about taking the day off from The Happy Monday Project, but I figured if I had to do scary things...I should do it my way. Life is messy. Scary. Ridiculous. Full of plot twists and surprise dance numbers. And Mondays don’t care if you’re bandaged, bruised, or fresh out of surgery. They just show up like clockwork. So I might as well show up too— dozens of whoopee cushions in hand.

I went to the hospital with big fears and a large bag full of laughs to give away. Sometimes, you need to get knocked down before you can find out what your fight is. Sometimes, all you need is to let a fart out, crack a smile and do the damn thing. Stop taking Monday so seriously! Feel free to clown around. Life is better when you're laughing.

There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Happy Monday- Pass it on!

Stop Watching The News And Love


Hey you!

Let’s just say you are like me and are not crushing it today. You set good intentions for the week and even though it’s only Monday, your to-do list already seems daunting. You’re exhausted. The ignored dishes are filling the kitchen sink. The clothes are in the dryer for the third time. You truly feel like you are running on empty- just like that low fuel light that you have ignored for days. You are late to work. Your body and your heart are both overworked and overwhelmed. Then a stranger throws you a genuine smile. They don’t know about any of your troubles, but they are truly moved when your presence hits the room. Energy does not lie- you are shifting atmospheres and you don't even realize it. You're a vibe.

Give yourself some grace. Have you eaten something today? Have you had something to drink that isn't coffee or Diet Coke? Have you wiggled your toes in the grass?

Sometimes all you need is to have another soul look you in the eyes and say, “Thank you for waking up today. In a sometimes cruel world, I see you.”

Maybe you experienced a magnificent start-of-the-week revelation today. Maybe your biggest accomplishment was getting out of bed. Wherever you are in life, it is right where you are suppose to be. Embrace it and don't forget to take care of yourself.

Happy Monday- PASS IT ON!

STOP WATCHING THE NEWS & LOVE! // In a world that is more often than not condensed into 140-characters, let’s remind the critics that love letters grow from the trees.

This planet is changed by your example, not your opinion. You will never influence the world by being just like it. I spent the day putting more than 100 love letters out into the world. I am such a hot mess- I just had a crying fit because there is so much beautiful on this planet if you look around. If you search for the magic, you will see that the entire world is sparkling. Some days, you just need to dance with the fireflies.

The time is not tomorrow- The time is NOW!

Surrender your Negativity and Practice Reckless Optimism. There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Mondays don’t have to suck!

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That’s the kind of magic the world forgets when it starts filing taxes and ignoring sunsets.

You hold it in your hands—a tiny sunburst of gold, soft and stubborn. A dandelion. Some might scoff, call it a weed. Something to uproot. To spray. To tame. But not you.

You close your eyes.

Because you know better.
You know this is a wish in disguise.
A bit of sky magic dressed in wildflower clothes.

You take a breath and blow, scattering seeds like secrets into the wind. Some will land in cracks of concrete and still find a way to bloom. That’s the kind of magic the world forgets when it starts filing taxes and ignoring sunsets.

Life is too short to let cynicism choke out wonder.

Look around. Really look. There’s beauty in the chipped paint, in the overgrown sidewalk, in the laughter from the apartment next door. There’s poetry in the rust and rhythm in the rain. The wind talks, if you bother to listen.

Don’t be predictable.
Let your dreams be reckless.
Let your grit be quiet but relentless.

Be like the dandelion—audacious enough to grow where no one thinks you should. Wild enough not to apologize for it. Persistent enough to rise again when they try to mow you down.

Remember: it’s all about perspective.
You can see weeds or you can see a thousand wishes.

So wish.
Wish like you used to when you were small and starlit and everything was possible.
Then get to work—because wishing is only the beginning.

And you?
You were never meant to be small.



Cheers,

The Happy Monday Girl

Today, I was able to give away more than 100 dandelion jars to remind the world to look for the whimsical in life. There is nothing more magical than bottling up a batch of wishes for strangers who need a reason to smile. There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Happy Monday- PASS IT ON!

Time To Lock In

Manifest Your Own Magic //

Be your own hype.

Time to lock in.

Tune out the doubt.

Turn up the vision.

Vibe it out.

Make it happen.

How bad do you want it?

Happy Monday. //

Never forget that the smallest of gestures can make all the difference in a stranger’s day. Today, I was able to give away more than mini 100 locks and keys as a reminder to create your own destiny. “No time” is a lie. The time is not tomorrow, the time is now. Stop making excuses and get to work on your dreams. It’s time to lock in and manifest your own magic. How bad do you want it? Happy Monday- PASS IT ON!

Don't Fret!


Never forget that the smallest act of kindness can make all the difference in a human’s day. Today, I was able to give away more than 100 guitar picks to strangers as a reminder that attitude is everything and everything is temporary. Music may not be able to cure everything wrong in this world, but there is nothing like the perfect pick-me-up song to start off the week in the positive mood you deserve.

Do you have a case of the Monday blues? Don't fret! With this little pick-me-up, start your Monday on a positive note and I promise you the rest of the week will follow suit. Happy Monday. PASS IT ON! #thehappymondayproject



Never Let Anyone Dim Your Glow

The past week has been mentally and physically draining in Nashville. It has been filled with constant tornado sirens and wild storms- there were many sleepless nights for all. This morning finally brought a much needed change in weather with a cool breeze and the sun peaking out from behind the clouds. What a perfect way to reset our brains and bodies for the week ahead- to come together with the feeling of relief.

Today, I was able to give away almost 200 glow sticks to strangers who needed a reason to smile.

Sometimes we need to break before we can shine.

Glow up to your full potential.

This is your start-of-the-week reminder to shine like the Universe is yours, because it is.

Add some neon to this world and never let anyone dim your glow.

There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Happy Monday! #thehappymondayproject PASS IT ON!

Break Your Mind Free From Those Monday Blues

Surrender Your Negativity; Practice Reckless Optimism // The time is not tomorrow- THE TIME IS NOW. There are no guarantees in this world. Life is precious. Don’t waste a minute of it. Are you stuck in a Monday funk?

Break your mind free from those Monday Blues. Today, I was able to give away over 100 “get out of jail free” cards as a reminder to take a chance, rise up, and attack the day with enthusiasm. There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Happy Monday. PASS IT ON! #thehappymondayproject

The Last Straw

Attitude is Everything; Everything is Temporary

When it’s Monday and you’re already on your last straw... Here’s a spare to get you through the week. Life is tough, but so are you. You are not alone. Don’t let yourself sink. Mondays don’t have to suck!

Attitudes are contagious, and it is incredible to see how quickly I can brighten a stranger’s ordinary day with only the smallest of gestures. Today, I was able to give away over 100 reusable straws to those who needed a reminder that anything is possible with the right attitude.

Work hard. Dream harder! There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Happy Monday- PASS IT ON! #thehappymondayproject

Create Your Own Magic

Who needs luck when you’ve got charm? Some days, you just have to create your own MAGIC. // Who doesn’t love lucky charm’s marshmallows? This week’s dreamy project was magically delicious!  There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Happy Monday- PASS IT ON! #thehappymondayproject

Rehoboth Beach Celebration

The world is changed by your example, not your opinion. Today, I gave away bags of confetti to strangers at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware as a start-of-the-week reminder that every single day deserves a celebration. Throw kindness around like confetti! 🎉 There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Happy Monday- PASS IT ON! #thehappymondayproject

Don't Let Yourself Sink

You never know who needs help to stay afloat.

Share a smile.

It’s a lifesaver. // Everyone you know is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Never forget that the smallest act of kindness can make all the difference in a stranger’s day. Today, I was able to hand-out more than 100 lifesaver mints to those who needed a reason to smile. There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Mondays don’t have to suck! Life is tough, but so are you. You are NOT alone. DON’T LET YOURSELF SINK. ⚓️ #thehappymondayproject

Happiness Looks Great On You

Attitude is Everything; Everything is Temporary. Monday is what you make it—Your day is a direct reflection of your attitude. Smile! Happiness looks great on you. // Never forget that the smallest act of kindness can make all the difference in a stranger’s day. I was able to hand-out 100 small mirrors today to remind the world that you’ve got to be kind. There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Mondays don’t have to suck! 🔮✌🏻️ #thehappymondayproject

Cheers, Jeff! This One's For You.

Cheers, Jeff! This one’s for you. ✨ This past weekend marked two years without you, and my morning coffee still doesn’t taste quite the same without our daily standing coffee date. Sometimes when chaos ensues at work, I still steal a glance at your favorite table in the corner and picture your contagious, shit-eating grin while I burst into laughter.

I got your regular drink order today- Venti Pike Place Roast with too much Splenda and a “boatload of cream.” I took one sip. I swear I could hear you laugh as I shuttered and made a disgusted face. I still cannot get the taste of Splenda and medium roast out of my mouth. You are the only person on the planet who could get me to drink Pike. The rest was poured out while I played a terribly unskilled game of frisbee golf in your honor.

Life is short. Have you thrown a disc today? (In loving memory of Jeff King.)

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Pay It Forward

Pay it Forward. “Kindness has a domino effect. Aim to be the Start.” Begin your Monday on a positive note and the rest of the week will follow suit. Happy Monday // Never forget that the smallest act of kindness can make all the difference in a stranger’s day. I woke up before the sun to work at Starbucks this morning and then spent the afternoon looking for people who needed a reason to smile. By the end of the day, I was able to hand-out more than 100 dominos to help remind the world that you’ve got to be kind. There are 52 Mondays this year and how you spend them is up to you. Start off the week knowing how powerful you are. Mondays don’t have to suck! 🔮✌🏻️ #thehappymondayproject