5 Reasons to be Thankful this Holiday Season
The holidays are once again upon us. For many, this time of year is bittersweet. Happiness is a choice, as is enjoying this holiday season. So here is what I choose to focus on during this super busy time of year. 5 Reasons to be Thankful this Holiday Season #1 of 5 Reasons to be Thankful this Holiday Season Our family. Families come in all shapes and sizes with a few nuts sprinkled in there somewhere. But no matter what kind of...
10 Secrets Truly Happy People Never Told You
Smiling a lot really does make people wonder what you are up to!! But there is a lot more behind the smile, and the happy person, than meets the eye. Here are 10 Secrets Truly Happy People Never Told You They are not happy all of the time. They have hit rock bottom more times than you can count, but they get back up and begin again, choosing to be happy. They embrace their flaws. They will not tell you, but instead of trying to hide...
10 Things Happy Couples Do Everyday
Is there really such a thing as happily ever after? All of our childhood movies end promising it to us, but they never actually showed it… So is there some secret to happily every after? Are there really happily married couples out there? Yes! And by choosing to do these 10 easy things that happy couples choose to do every day – you can be happily married to! 10 Things Happy Couples Do Everyday 1 of 10 Things Happy Couples Do Everyday...
10 Things Happy People Do Everyday
Happiness is a choice. Happiness is a way of life. Happiness is a mindset. So why aren’t we all choosing to be happy? Because sometimes the lemons that life throws at us can be really, really sour. And on those days, I am extra conscious of doing these easy 10 things happy people do everyday to give myself a little attitude adjustment!! 10 Things Happy People Do Everyday 1 of 10 Things Happy People Do Everyday Encourage yourself! Look...
5 Ways to Make Today Awesome
Just as the infinity symbol is never-ending, each moment brings a NEW beginning! Isn’t that great news? That means that the rest of your day will be defined by what you choose to do right now. So in this moment, right now, choose to have a great day! No worries if you need a little encouragement – I got you! Here are 5 Easy Ways to Make Today Awesome! #1 Ways to Make Today Awesome Let the future be your focus, let go of the past....
How to Stop Making Excuses and Start Making Plans!
We all have at least one – that elusive dream life/job/mate/trip/shiny object… So why is it very few actually ever achieve their dream? Have you ever heard the saying “We are our own worst enemy”? There is a reason someone said that once and it is because we are. We have these great ideas, these dreams, but we are the first person in line to talk ourselves out of why we can’t possibly, really, actually live our dreams. So we occupy...
The Idea Of Perfection
For so many years, I was caught up in the idea that everything had to be perfect. I was fooled into thinking that my happiness relied upon having the perfect parents/body/clothes/friends/career/mate/house/children… the list could go on… And for a long time, I bought it. I all but killed myself trying to have everything be perfect for those I loved. If something went wrong, not to worry, I was an expert at guilting myself because I was...
7 Ways How to Start Choosing Happiness Today
Thanks to the Science of Happiness and all of the research that has been done, it is now safe to say that Happiness is a choice. We make choices every day that affect our happiness levels, whether we realize it or not. Confused? If you are able to stay cool even when scared, stressed or angry; if you are able to ask for help when you need it; if you are able to laugh when crying, then YOU CAN get yourself into a much happier state of...
The Science of Happiness
For so long now, the field of psychology has been focused on fixing what is wrong with us. Finally, we are seeing a shift in that focus! Scientists are instead studying behaviors that help us flourish. We are now seeing research results on what thoughts and behaviors makes us more productive and happier at work. Surveys asking what makes you feel more fulfilled and how can someone make your experience better are common now. It is...