By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com We all feel lonely sometimes. Even in a room filled with people, we can feel alone, misunderstood, or overlooked. Perhaps you’re simply not connecting with people at school, work, or extracurriculars; going through something others can’t relate to, understand or even…
By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com We hope that through these journal prompts, you practice self-reflection on your life and process some large emotions. In an interview with psychologist and professor, Ethan Kross, he shared that journaling is one of the most effective ways to regulate our…
By Mercedes Korngut / Small Bits of Happiness Many of us struggle with falling asleep from time to time. The stress or chaos from our day can make it difficult to unwind. However, when we take a moment to think positive thoughts before going to sleep, we sleep better and…
By Mercedes Korngut, Contributor, SmallBitsofHappiness.com Picture this: school is out, you’re sitting outside, the sun is warming your skin, and you’re sipping lemonade. The only thing you’re missing? A good book! Not only does reading bring us a small bit of happiness, it also holds various health benefits. With summer…
By Mercedes Korngut | Co-Founder, Smallbitsofhappiness.com Life can feel like a whirlwind! Not only do we need to keep up with school and extracurriculars; homework and studying, but we also want to spend time with loved ones – both family and friends. On top of this, we need time to…
By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com Social connection is a major key to feeling happier! However, finding unique – and cheap – activities can be quite the feat. Even in a city or town that we’ve lived in for years, we may struggle to come up with…
By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com In our fast-paced, constantly busy world, it can be really easy to just stay indoors for all (or most) of the day. We’ve got plenty of entertainment: TV, social media, mobile games, video games, and countless others. These can occupy and…
By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com With the spring season in full bloom and summer looming, it’s important to get outdoors and take it all in. Time spent outdoors (even if this means around your neighborhood) is proven to boost our mood, lower stress, and bring us…
By Mercedes Korngut What is ‘brain rot’? Recently, Oxford Dictionary selected this term as its 2024 Word of the Year. The definition, “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or…