Here's a little secret: Happy people aren’t born that way — they’re happy by choice. This new year, rather than the usual resolutions, why not just make one: to be happy. To quote Abraham Lincoln “Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” … [Read more...]
Who Cares if the Toast is Burnt?
I think sometimes we forget the power our words hold and the effect they can have on others. We don't think before we speak and perhaps without even meaning to, we hurt people with the things we say and with the tone of our voice. … [Read more...]
Happiness and Inspiration Are Within You
There are many marvels in our world -- perhaps too many to count. Sometimes though, people lose sight of the true marvels in life. For many, the things that elicit their wonderment aren't always the right things … [Read more...]
Our Inner Gratitude Journal is a Key to Positivity
Gratitude, smatitude. Does a gratitude journal really work? Is it worth the effort? People have been counting their blessings for centuries, so it must work, right? Well as it turns out, the answer all depends on how and why we count our blessings. … [Read more...]
Love is the Key to a Good Life
Meaning. Purpose. Happiness. These are all things we want in life and lucky for us, they're all free! Aristotle said “Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” Wise words said more than 2000 years ago, and as true now as then. … [Read more...]
Be Grateful for the Mundane
Practice Gratitude. It sounds mystical in nature -- "practice gratitude and it will change your attitude." But gratitude has different meanings for different people. Thanksgiving is upon us, so it's a good time to take a look at "gratitude." … [Read more...]