In-depth analysis of what it takes to achieve real happiness.
Overthinking is evil. Like the whispers of a devil, it pretends to help while just making the situation worse. Overthinking leads to rumination. Rumination leads to action paralysis. Want to learn how to stop rumination? Unfortunately, the cure for overthinking is as complex as the cause. But follow these 7 steps and you can slowly … Read more
There’s a good chance that at one point or another, you’ve found yourself muttering, “Life sucks” under your breath. Maybe your boss gave you an overwhelming assignment when they noticed “you haven’t been busy lately.” Or maybe you said it out loud in your car when you couldn’t find a parking spot closer than two … Read more
Can we all agree it’s a bit “challenging” to be human right now? There is so much differencing of opinions these days, ranging from politics to the validity of vaccines. Yet, as we debate truth, trends and who to trust… there is still one viewpoint we can all agree upon. The belief that every decision … Read more
True happiness is a critical aspect of our well-being, according to the National Library of Medicine. But what is true happiness? And would we recognize in ourselves and others? As a society, we have developed the habit of judging a book by its cover… of taking things at face value and believing only what we … Read more
Do you feel alone, even when you are surrounded by people? You are not alone in feeling lonely. According to a study from the loneliness experts at the University of Chicago, over half of all Americans feel lonely. That is a lot of loneliness out there. Many people feel alone. So what causes those feelings … Read more
Summer is just around the corner. Are you ready? For some, summer is the most eagerly anticipated part of the year. That might be because it’s the season for beaches, vacations, road trips, and summer getaways. Children are usually excited about summer break. They get to go to camp, the beach, the pool, or grandma … Read more
Let’s be honest… we live in a world where people often tell one another they are “too busy”. Too busy to stop and smell the roses. Too busy to help a friend in need. Too busy to spend that extra time with their families and friends. Too busy to show kindness to a stranger. I … Read more
It finally happened. A wonderful person or opportunity came knocking on your door, but you froze. You just couldn’t move forward to let them in because someone or something in your past still grips your heart and mind. You want to move forward in your life but don’t know where to begin. It’s okay. We’re … Read more
I am a happy person, but I’m human, so I’m capable of having a bad day. With that said, people often tell me, “You have a beautiful smile”, and/or variations of, “You’re a hard worker”. There’s something about people complimenting my smile that always felt special… especially when I lived in places that aren’t so … Read more
“Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times,” said the ancient Greek author Aeschylus. But he’s not the only one who viewed happiness as the result of conscious, voluntary actions. From Stoic philosophers to 21st-century scientists, experts across history have argued that happiness results from choices we make each day. Sounds pretty simple right? … Read more