Keeping with the theme of "one," here's another helpful practice to try out over the next few weeks. Each day, try to make one better choice. A better choice is healthier, kinder, more loving. more productive. Here are some examples:

• Choose fruit instead of a cookie as dessert.
• Go for a walk instead of watching tv or videos on your phone.
• Call an old friend or someone who could use cheering up.
• Skip the coffee and donate what you would have spent.
• Let someone else go first.
• Don't escalate the argument.
• Don't post the snarky comment.
• Don't hit the snooze button.

One a day. It may not keep the doctor away, but it will invite happiness in. Feel free to tweet your choices to me @chiefelfmary #onechoiceaday