Tammie Ortlieb
breaking barriers to happiness & success
No? Contact me.
No. I have a masters degree in educational psychology with a specialization in lifespan development. I also have a certification in the field of positive psychology. I’ve been vegan for 17 years and am managing editor of a nationwide vegan magazine. My area of specialization (and truly, my passion) is well-being and thriving.
Yes! Not only do I follow a plant-based diet and regularly perform acts of kindness, but for a few decades now I’ve incorporated bucket list items into my life. Gratitude, kindness, whole foods, and a sense of adventure are a regular part of my days.
The steps in this plan are intended to work together as a holistic approach. If you follow only part of the plan, expect only part of the results. My suggestion if you are hesitant about any of the recommendations is to give them a try for thirty days. After that, tailor the steps to fit your needs.
No. Because, as I said, I'm not a medical doctor, therapist, or life coach. This plan isn't about definitive results or guarantees. It’s about improving your life and the lives of those around you. If you follow the suggestions on these pages, you should feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. So should those you interact with. Probably. But, as I said, no guarantee.
I share some of the research throughout this site but, in short, I promote a whole-food, plant-based diet because studies have consistently shown such a diet to improve immune function, lower cholesterol, decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type II diabetes, strokes, and cancer (among others), and to aid in weight management. Am I 100% whole foods? No. I’m 100% plant-based and whole food-ish. Do you need to be 100% whole foods? No. But the closer we both get to that, the healthier we’re going to be.
Research shows that happiness is a learned skill and that those who are happier have improved immune function, increased longevity, decreased risk of chronic disease, and reduced instances of stress and depression. The acts of practicing kindness and gratitude, which I promote on this site, are researched interventions that aid in increasing levels of happiness.
As adults, we forget to play. Sometimes all we need to introduce novelty and fun into life is a prompt or guide. Studies show that our brains get a kick out of novelty, especially when it’s introduced in a silly, creative way. Novelty lifts mood and decreases stress and depression. My bucket list project is meant to get you thinking in a playful direction.
Heck yes, you can hire me! I get a chuckle out of the fact that, as a young girl, I got marked down on report cards for talking in class. As an adult, I got paid to talk in class. I like to talk in other places as well. Hire me!
Just checking to see if you're paying attention. But, no. No, I'm not. Contact me!
