Listen in as middle school author William Daniel and I chat about his recently published joke book and the importance of laughter in our lives.

First, let me clarify. William Daniel IS a middle school author. And he’s also in middle school! How cool is that? His book of jokes came out right before Christmas, and you’ll want to stock up on a few copies for last-minute gifts for the joke lovers in your life.

William grew up loving jokes and puns, and even though he hasn’t finished seventh grade yet, he understands the importance of laughter to help us keep our balance in life. If you’ve wondered where joke writers get their inspiration, you’ll want to listen in.

Have you ever written jokes or puns? In the comments section, I’d love to hear your best (family-appropriate)!

You can connect with William on Facebook or Instagram.

If you’d like to learn more about his book, check out this post.

On January first, I discussed why you should ditch your New Year’s goals and replace them with actionable solutions. Steps to lasting change will empower you more than a to-do list of vague aspirations. Next week, I’ll discuss what to do when you feel discouraged about weight loss.

Weight loss just to lose weight doesn’t make a good goal. Instead, learning to live healthier will engender weight loss and self-confidence. You may never weigh the same as you did for your high school prom, but who cares as long as you make healthy choices and develop self-confidence?!

Come back next week to find out more hacks to keep discouragement at bay.

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