You've have heard the expression, “It’s not what happens that matters but how you react to it that matters.” That may not always be the case, but it does give one pause to think. As we approach a new year, there's no better time to think about our attitude toward life. … [Read more...]
If You Don’t Like Something, Just Dismiss it as Fake
If you're like millions of people around the world, you're probably tired of the lame, usually misused accusation that it's "fake news." Politicians, particularly in the U.S, have come to use that accusation as a crutch. A very dangerous crutch that is causing untold problems. … [Read more...]
Seven Steps to Becoming a Resilient Person
It's probably safe to say that most people would like to be more resilient. When it comes to dealing with life's difficulties, resiliency can mean the difference between maintaining our sanity and totally losing our cool. … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stop Negative Thoughts and be Happier
When something is bothering us, trying to get that negative thought out of our head is a lot easier said than done. In an ironic twist, when we intentionally try to stop that negative thought, it sometimes makes the negative thought pattern even worse. … [Read more...]
Can Negative Emotions Actually be Good?
We're told and it's true, that negative emotions are bad for us. Negativity not only zaps our happiness, but in large doses, it can actually drain our life-force. But, are some negative emotions actually okay? Well, it all depends. … [Read more...]
Perpetual Anger is Toxic
Why are people so angry these days? If it's Tuesday...or any other day of the week, people seem to go out of their way to find something to be offended by, or angry about. This is not good. Anger can literally destroy not only your happiness, but the happiness of those around you. … [Read more...]