Creating happiness is harder than you think – many of the activities you think will make you happier… do very little. Having money, a perfect family and great kids will not, by itself, intrinsically bring happiness. Many of the goals that people strive for are the same way. See what Daniel Kahneman, founder of Behavioral … Read more
You will probably agree with me when I say that being bitter is a perfect recipe for an unhappy, burdened life. There are different stages and types of bitterness, but it typically starts with anger or emotional hurt. I have been down that path, and am happy to say that there’s a solution to all … Read more
For many people, getting in the car is part of life. We use it to go to work. To go for groceries. Appointments. Meetings. Picking up the kids. Grabbing a Happy Meal on the way home… It’s a way of getting where we need to be. A mere container on wheels. And, unless new and … Read more
Whether you are angry or frustrated, happy or cheerful, sad or anxious, when you listen to music, it can transport you to your happy place. There is just something about those melodious notes that enchant your soul. The fascinating thing about music is that it is a universal language. While the lyrics of a song … Read more
Is anxiety a sin? What does the bible say about anxiety and fear? Sometimes, fear and anxiety eat up all our energy. They take over lives for a period of time, leaving us with no other option but to cry and succumb to depression. But feeling afraid and being anxious is never a sin. How … Read more
Nothing makes a person’s day like a sincere compliment. In addition, a compliment is a powerful way for people to spread positivity to each other and good vibes. When I am at my lowest emotionally, I can begin sharing sincere compliments with others; it not only brightens their day, but also lifts my spirits. You … Read more
Insecurities are part and parcel of life. They often rear their ugly heads at the most inappropriate of times. And can range from a minor niggle in the back of your mind right through to a tsunami of emotions that leave you struggling to breathe. Though not physically apparent, the impact from the thoughts that … Read more
You probably agree that we all want worry-free relationships, where we don’t have to be anxious about what’s really going on in our partners’ minds. Unfortunately, it does not matter if you and your partner have just celebrated your 50th anniversary or if you’re on your first date—anxious thoughts about your relationship will certainly appear … Read more
When the love fades away and you lose that person you thought was “the one,” how do you get over that person and move on with your life? Letting go and moving on is the worst part of a relationship cycle. It can make you feel a lot of negative emotions—sadness, loneliness, depression, and a … Read more
One of the most challenging times we will ever go through in our lives are the days following the loss of a loved one. How close you were to the deceased, their age, unfinished business between you, and how the departure of life all came about can make their departure difficult to accept. No one … Read more