Some people are great about finding the positive in any situation and telling you about it. They are the types of bosses, coworkers, teachers, and friends who will give you some constructive criticism while pointing out everything you’ve done right, even if the project or situation turns...
Humans are creatures of habit. Even for people who love change, change is a habit. It takes deliberate action to engage creativity and think out of the box. Journaling is a great way to get creative and think out of the box.
Artist types have no problem using their favorite media to...
One of the fastest ways to stop any feeling of happiness in its track is to worry. We worry about things that haven’t happened yet, and we worry about things in the past that we can do nothing about. It’s sad to think about how many happy moments we are missing out on because we are...
Life isn’t all happiness and sunshine. And that’s a good thing. How boring would it be to only have positive experiences? We need the negative, the sadness, and the disappointments to balance the happiness. They are what make the happy times stand out and shine all the brighter. ...
We’ve talked in the past about the fact that feeling grateful and acknowledging all the good things in our lives is a great way to increase our overall happiness. Getting in the habit of showing and experiencing more gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to increase your feeling of...
Here’s an interesting expression: “Fake It ‘Till You Make It”. You usually hear it in the business and show business world. The idea is that if you look like a success, others around you will treat you like a successful person and will send more projects and opportunities...
Here’s an interesting exercise for you. Head out to do your errands, drive to work, or get to school and make it a point to make someone else’s day today. It could be something as simple as giving someone a big smile, having a meaningful conversation with a person who’s feeling...
Think back to some of the happiest times in your life. Chances are that these are also the days when you felt your most confident. Maybe you excelled at sports during that time, or you aced a project at work. Confidence can be a huge happiness booster. But why wait for something good to happen in...
Sleep is important for your health, well-being, and how alert you are. Not getting a good night's sleep can impact your performance during the day. Chronic lack of sleep can cause all sorts of health issues and even weight gain. It can also lead to depression. In other words, not getting the...
Our world is overrun with things that just don’t matter in the greater scheme of things. We are overwhelmed by lives that cause us to wear out and forget to stay in the moment and in gratitude. Journaling can help us be intentional and stay grounded and focused on what matters most to...
Moods are contagious. If you’re around a bunch of sad and depressed people, you’ll start to feel down. If on the other hand, you are in a group of happy people, you can’t help but start to smile. It makes sense then to surround yourself with happy people if you want your own...
Have you noticed that negative comments and events stick with us much longer, and influence us more than positive ones? I’m sure you’ve experienced this quite a few times. A positive comment by your teacher for example is appreciated, but the effects wear off quickly. A negative...
