happier — blog — When Home is Now Here

24 for 2024 List

Since 2019, the bestie and I have dedicated one of our weekly walk and talks to discussing our yearly lists. I love sharing our goals and look forward to this call every year…

goalsSarah HarperJanuary 8, 2024Personal Growth, Yearly Goals, Accountability Partners, Habit Formation, Goal Setting, Podcast Fans, Happier Podcast, Lifestyle Blogging, Wellness Journey, Self-Improvement, Mental Health, Physical Health, Quantifiable Goals, Goal Tracking, Personal Development, Life Planning, Motivation Tips, Healthy Habits, Productivity Hacks, Self-Care Strategies, Fitness Goals, Nutrition Planning, MyFitnessPal Streak, Body Fat Reduction, Health Tracking, Bod Pod Appointments, Metabolic Analysis, Closet Organization, Sustainable Fashion, Writing Challenges, Blogging Goals, Creative Writing, Instagram Reels, Social Media Strategy, Video Content Creation, Knitting Festival, Craft Events, Pushup Challenge, Muscle Strength, Lightroom Presets, Photography Tips, Yoga Practice, Adriene Mishler, Social Media Engagement, Content Creation, Tripod Photography, Sugar Detox, Healthy Eating, Christmas Budgeting, Travel Planning, Marathon Training, Running Goals, Harvard Happiness Course, Duolingo Lessons, German Language, Communication Skills, Creative Crafts, Holiday Cards, Self-Care Month, Intentional Living, Goal Reflection, Personal Achievements, Lifestyle Changes, Upholder Personality, Questioner Personality, Obliger Personality, Habit Tracking, Mental Load Management, Positive Mindset, Life Balance, Personal Challenges, Skill Development, Learning Goals, Community Support, Friendship Goals, Accountability Systems, Personal Growth Journey, Yearly Reflection, Goal-Oriented, Self-Discovery, Personal Milestones, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle Improvement, Personal Success, Mindfulness Practices, Life Optimization, Personal Aspirations, Goal Achievement, Self-Discipline, Life Management, Personal Empowerment, Continuous Improvement, Life Goals, Personal Objectives, Self-Realization, Personal Fulfillment, Life Enrichment, Personal Evolution, Life Strategy, Personal Transformation, gretchen rubin, elizabeth craft, happier, happier podcast, 2024 Goals, 24 for 2024, new year, resolutions, resolution ideas, goal ideas Comments

UPDATE: 23 for 2023

Other than my annual year in review, these update posts have become a fan favorite, and I'm thrilled to share this journey with you once again…

goals, reflectionsSarah HarperJanuary 2, 202423 for 2023, Goal Setting, Personal Growth, Happier Podcast, Gretchen Rubin, Elizabeth Craft, Yearly Goals, Build Theme, Life Improvement, Mental Health, Physical Health, Organizational Skills, Writing Habits, Marathon Running, Cooking Goals, Seasonal Cooking, Social Media Detox, Knitting Projects, Friend Connections, Mindful Eating, Website Redesign, Photo Organization, Family Cookbook, Body Analysis, Party Hosting, Crochet Projects, Outdoor Activities, Holiday Cards, Side Hustle, Run a Country, Leash Reactivity, Minimalist Wardrobe, Blog Backlog, Past Goals, Strength Training, Camera Skills, Sober Living, Oktoberfest, Running Milestones, Crafting Instagram, Kaffee and Kuchen, Craft Group, Brother Bonding, Test Knit, Knitting Design, Prague Marathon, Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie, Quark Pancakes, Bleu Cheese Salad, Streaks App, Social Media Habits, Body Composition, Metabolic Analysis, Honey Whipped Ricotta, Traveling Dinner Party, Crochet Tension, Outside 23 in 23, Vitamin D Level, Dolomites Hiking, Iceland Trip, Wooly Coos, Slovenia Retreat, Christmas Markets, Address Tracking, Universe Manifesting, Liechtenstein Run, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement, Edinburgh Shopping, Knitwear Making, Travel Blogging, Monthly Book Blog, Running Consistency, Muscle Mass, Dry January, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Hobby Focus, Challenge Participation, 2024 Goals, Creative Cooking, Healthy Lifestyle, Organized Living, Writing Progress, Marathon Training, Seasonal Recipes, Social Media Wakeup, In-Person Connections, Mindful Meals, ChatGPT Assistance, Travel Photography, Cow Photos, Bod Pod Reading, Fitness Insights, Optimal Body Fat, Prosciutto Crackers, Wreath Making, Reading Hobby, Outdoor Time, Dog Walks, Craft Circle, one word theme, goal, goals, read 52 in 52, reading goals, happier, happier podcast, running goals, knitting goals Comments

23 for 2023 List

Since 2019, the bestie and I have dedicated one of our weekly walk and talks to discussing our yearly list. I love sharing our goals and look forward to this call every year…

UPDATE: 22 for 2022

One of our friends asked Mark how I was adjusting to living in Germany. While often sought out, overseas assignments can often take a toll on spouses…

What I Read — November 2022

Usually when I write my book blogs, I try to put my favorites at the top, knowing that some people may not read the whole article…

What I Read — June 2022

Halfway through the year, I unconsciously gravitated towards books that helped me live my one-word theme for 2022…

booksSarah HarperJuly 11, 2022book, book review, book list, book recommendations, book club, books, bookstagram, audiobook, short books, reading challenge, reading review, read, read 52 in 52, reading list, read 52, reading, reading goals, summer reading, summer reads, yearbook, seth rogan, the storied life of aj fikry, gabrielle zevin, memoir, fiction, the siren, katherine st. john, katherine st john, thriller, the untethered soul, michael a singer, michael singer, the half life of ruby fielding, lydia kang, self help, self care, historical fiction, virginia woolf, mrs dalloway, classic, classics, literary classic, libby, library, literature, the obesity code, health nonfiction, jason fung, intermittent fasting, marie forleo, everything is figureoutable, happier, happier podcast, buy yourself the f lilies, buy yourself the f*cking lilies, tara schuster, memior, the reading list, sara nisha adams, wild and wicked things, francesca may, fantasyComment

22 for 2022 List

For the past few years now, I’ve made a list for the year, as inspired by my favorite podcast, Happier. o help shape the list and to stay focused, I pick a one-word theme every year…

UPDATE: 21 for 2021

If 2020 turned us all on our heads and forced the world to slow down, 2021 hit me like a hurricane. Here’s how I did on the 21 goals I set at the start of 2021…

What I read — January 2021

Last year, I inadvertently completed the 52 books in 52 weeks challenge (thank you, endless quarantine). I’m challenging myself to do the same again this year, mainly because my shelves are out of control…

21 for 2021 List

I know I’m in the minority, but I absolutely love the start of a new year and making resolutions. It’s just this feeling of a fresh, clean slate that feels so freeing and open…

Update: 20 for 2020

Did I just see into the damn future? Just like years past, some of the 20 get a huge ole gold star and others get a demerit…

goalsSarah HarperJanuary 9, 2021alabama, goals, goal, happier, happier podcast, one second every day, 1 second everyday, cotton field, montgomery, gold star, demerit, knit, knitting, sweater, read, reading, book, books, dc, washington dc, mural, murals, jones point, jones point park, virginia, maryland, organization, work, portfolio, radio, aircheck, weight, weight training, weight lifting, plastic, environment, fall decor, yoga, do yoga with me, lipstick, hair, pinterest, medals, creative, creativityComment

What I read this fall

Since this year has felt never-ending, I decided to give my brain a break for most of fall. Here is everything I read in September, October and November…

booksSarah HarperDecember 5, 202020 for 2020, read, reading, reading list, reading challenge, goodreads, book club, book recommendations, book review, the night circus, erin morgenstern, january, february, quiet, introvert, susan cain, never split the difference, chris voss, nonfiction, science fiction, fantasy, self help, self-care, negotiation, magic, magician, the giver, lois lowry, dystopia, dystopian fiction, eleanor oliphant is completely fine, gail honeyman, fiction, YA fiction, circe, mythology, titan, madeline miller, the warehouse, rob hart, amazon, can't hurt me, david goggins, biography, autobiography, they both die at the end, adam silvera, ian mcewan, machines like me, gravity is the thing, jaclyn moriarty, dnf, libby, library, kindle, stuart turton, mystery, kristin hannah, historical fiction, the ten thousand doors of january, alix harrow, the martian, andy weir, little fires everywhere, celeste ng, hulu, normal people, sally rooney, margaret atwood, the testaments, the handmaid's tale, do nothing, celeste headlee, self helf, oprah book club, magic for liars, sarah gailey, educated, tara westover, memior, sometimes I lie, thriller, alice feeney, when all is said, anne griffin, an american marriage, tayari jones, the starless sea, essentialism, greg mckeown, spring, book, book list, reading review, born a crime, trevor noah, southern book club's guide to slaying vampires, grady hendrix, atomic habits, james clear, oona out of order, margarita montimore, the power of habit, charles duhigg, psychology, non-fiction, me and white supremacy, layla f. saad, a man called ove, fredrik backman, maybe you should talk to someone, lori gottlieb, station eleven, emily st. john mandel, samantha irby, we are never meeting in real life, beach read, emily henry, blake crouch, recursion, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo, taylor jenkins reid, the dutch house, ann patchett, happier, happier podcast, horror, horror fiction, memoir, romance, race, racism, essays, september, autumn, fall, autumn reads, fall reads, invisible women, caroline criado perez, october, november, the silent patient, alex michaelides, ask again yes, mary beth keane, lucy foley, the guest list, the hazel wood, melissa albert, little free library, the life she was given, ellen marie, ellen marie wiseman, jenny lawson, furiously happy, city of girls, elizabeth gilbertComment

What I read this summer

You may scroll through this one and get the impression that I give stars like Oprah gives away cars. This is not the case at all. I just hit a summer of literary awesomeness…

booksSarah HarperSeptember 9, 202020 for 2020, read, reading, reading list, reading challenge, goodreads, book club, book recommendations, book review, the night circus, erin morgenstern, january, february, quiet, introvert, susan cain, never split the difference, chris voss, nonfiction, science fiction, fantasy, self help, self-care, negotiation, magic, magician, the giver, lois lowry, dystopia, dystopian fiction, eleanor oliphant is completely fine, gail honeyman, fiction, YA fiction, circe, mythology, titan, madeline miller, the warehouse, rob hart, amazon, can't hurt me, david goggins, biography, autobiography, they both die at the end, adam silvera, ian mcewan, machines like me, gravity is the thing, jaclyn moriarty, dnf, libby, library, kindle, stuart turton, mystery, kristin hannah, historical fiction, the ten thousand doors of january, alix harrow, the martian, andy weir, little fires everywhere, celeste ng, hulu, normal people, sally rooney, margaret atwood, the testaments, the handmaid's tale, do nothing, celeste headlee, self helf, oprah book club, magic for liars, sarah gailey, educated, tara westover, memior, sometimes I lie, thriller, alice feeney, when all is said, anne griffin, an american marriage, tayari jones, the starless sea, essentialism, greg mckeown, spring, book, book list, reading review, born a crime, trevor noah, southern book club's guide to slaying vampires, grady hendrix, atomic habits, james clear, oona out of order, margarita montimore, the power of habit, charles duhigg, psychology, non-fiction, me and white supremacy, layla f. saad, a man called ove, fredrik backman, maybe you should talk to someone, lori gottlieb, station eleven, emily st. john mandel, samantha irby, we are never meeting in real life, beach read, emily henry, blake crouch, recursion, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo, taylor jenkins reid, the dutch house, ann patchett, happier, happier podcast, horror, horror fiction, memoir, romance, race, racism, essaysComment

Update: 19 for 2019

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 19 for 2019 — 19 things to get done before the ball drop. Here’s the wins, losses and everything in between…

Sarah HarperDecember 30, 20192019, 19 for 2019, happier, gretchen rubin, elizabeth craft, gratitude, podcast, goals, goal, resolutions, books, reading, reading list, zion, zion national park, photos, photography, lightroom, machu picchu, ecuador, run, running, marathon, hike, hiking, walk, walking, miles, routine, habit, habits, self-care, epsom salt, bedtime, keto, fitbit, vegetarian, healthy, knit, knitting, austin, las vegas, chicago, jackson hole, virginia beach, denver, mail, mailbox, hand-lettering, portfolio, shinrin-yoku, gold strike hot springs, colorado bend state park, grand teton, yellowstone, ohiopyle state park, ohiopyle, emerald state park, vermont, pennsylvania, newseum, forks over knives, fyre, netflix, birthday, screen time, facebook, instagram, app limit, family, derp dog, germany, boston, salem, lyrics, quotesComment

Design Your Fall

Inspired by the Design Your Summer movement, I decided that this year I would try to make the most of my favorite season. This year, would be the first Design Your Fall…

goalsSarah HarperSeptember 26, 2019fall, autumn, leaves, happier, gretchen rubin, seasons, activities, pumpkin, happy, robertson davies, podcast, book list, books, read, reading, goodreads, ohiopyle, ohiopyle state park, graves mountain, apple, hayrack, vermont, leaf, leaf peep, roadtrip, road trip, virginia creeper trail, abingdon, bike, hike, hiking, shenandoah, shenandoah national park, pennsylvania, great allegheny passage, richmond, richmond half marathon, spotify, kint, knitting, pumpkin spice latte, mulled wine, roasted vegetables, pumpkin spice pancakes, butternut squash, wild rice soup, bath & body works, clove, cinnamon, sweet orange, pumpkin pecan waffles, sweet cinnamon pumpkin, list, five senses, smell, taste, touch, hearing, listening Comments

The Reading List - 2019

Enter 2019 and a whole slew of new goals, with reading 19 books in 2019 at the very top of the list! Last year, I learned having an active reading list made me much more likely to start a new book immediately. Here is the stack I’m entering 2019 with…

booksSarah HarperJanuary 16, 2019books, reading, read, reading list, book list, the immortalist, chloe benjamin, the song machine, john seabrook, the beautiful and the damned, f scott fitzgerald, dark matter, blake, blake crouch, the girl on the train, paula hawkins, firefly lane, kristin hannah, the handmaid's tale, margaret atwood, stargirl, jerry spinelli, one more thing, bj novak, wild, cheryl strayed, middlesex, jeffrey eugenides, sharp objects, gillian flynn, the postmortal, drew magary, tips for living, renee shafransky, player piano, kurt vonnegut, thinking fast and slow, david kahneman, amazon, kindle, resolutions, fiction, non-fiction, thriller, sci-fi, biography, suspense, mystery, classic, literature, literary classic, happier, gretchen rubin, harry potter, goodreads, jk rowling, j.k. rowling, the giver, an american marriage, oprah, book club, reading challenge, i get to, alicia dunams, beautiful exiles, meg waite clayton, the last of the savages, jay mcinerney, self help, historical fiction, big magic, elizabeth gilbert, bestseller, a wild sheep chase, haruki murakami, japan, everything is awful, matt bellassai, the whiskey sea, ann howard creel, the devil in the white city, erik larson, rory gilmore challenge, tayari jones, eleanor & park, rainbow rowell, circe, madeline miller, are you sleeping, kathleen barber, factfulness, true crime, fantasy, contemporary fiction, YA fiction, autobiography, magical realism, psychological thriller, science nonfiction, TED talk, horror fiction, the visible filth, nathan ballingrud, armie hammer, the universe has your back, gabrielle bernstein, born to run, christopher mcdugall, running, lois lowryComment

19 for 2019 List

Following the relative success of 2018, the most common question I got was: “So what’s next?” Thanks to my bestie, here's what’s going down in 2019…

goalsSarah HarperJanuary 13, 2019books, read, reading, reading challenge, happier, podcast, positivity, gratitude, run, running, hike, hiking, walk, walking, zion, machu picchu, ecuador, plan, planner, infj, calm, routine, nighttime, bedtime, keto, diet, food, knit, knitting, mail, mailbox, cards, friends, girls trip, hand-lettering, calligraphy, outdoors, workout, learn, learning, screentime, iphone, bad habits, photos, family, trip, travel, lyrics, quotes, songsComment

Home Blog

Contact Subscribe