Last week I delivered two workshops to women's groups. The first was at Comcast in Philadelphia for Women in Cable Television (WICT). The second took place in my home, where I hosted a local organization to talk about the science of happiness. I love engaging with audiences because something beautiful always emerges in conversation. I wanted to share what came up "off script" with you.

The world has been hard. It's been a struggle to focus. And now it's the holiday season. That's a lot to juggle mentally and emotionally.

November reminds us to be grateful. But ideally, we're practicing gratitude daily. Gratitude is healing, life giving, and can change your perspective. Numerous studies show that gratitude is one of the strongest predictors of positive mental health. People who are grateful are more satisfied with their relationships. They’re happier, more optimistic, less depressed, and less stressed. In fact, they're more likely to exercise regularly!

What happens when you put a heavy weight on top of one egg? The egg cracks. But what happens when you take three eggs and put that same weight on top of the three eggs? They withstand the weight.

I've started this post dozens of times and can't seem to find the right words. I told myself I'd do a video. But now I've lost my voice.