Learning how to live intentionally starts with your thoughts. “Life is hard. I never seem to get to where I want to go. I feel like I am just getting by every day with no real purpose or destination. Always doing what is directly in front of me. I feel like I am on a...
Being from Minnesota, we get used to the cold winters and endure them from year to year. Most of the time, we are complaining about ice, snow, the temperature, or the short days, but it’s home. We often get asked, “Why do you live there?” For most of us, the answer...
Something I have always wanted to do was to report good news and feel good stories. I get tired of the negativity and drama that is reported on a consistent basis. Many people have stopped reading and watching the news because the headlines are always highlighting the...
Christmas to me means lots of family, lots of food, lots of cocktails, lots of presents, and lots of stress trying to make it all perfect and getting everything done before the celebration. But does it have to be that way? Is it possible to have a minimalist...
We all know and hear every day that we need to take care of our health to live a long and happy life. We hear it so much and in so many different ways that sometimes it goes in one ear and out the other. When we continue to wake up every day and go about our daily...
I talked to a friend the other day about eating healthy and exercising and getting into better habits. She asked me if I had any self-care non-negotiables. When I looked at her with a blank stare, she started to explain. She has 5 non-negotiables that she does every...
Hi! I’m Laurie Jonas. I created Living Marvelously to encourage midlife women to rediscover their purpose, follow what brings them joy, and design a next chapter that feels truly fulfilling. Have a look around!
