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- The Truth About Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Matthew CostelloFar too often I hear people say, “I’ll be happy when I get a new job or when I meet the person of my dreams,” the list goes on and on; however, there is one important element missing from these statements and expectations. Happiness is not a product or a person; it can’t be bought and sold, or ...
Views: 662 - Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Susan GreenI had always been one of those negative people, constantly at war with themselves, while searching for happiness in all the wrong places, looking for self validation from others and allowing their perception of who I was define me. I saw my trials and tribulations as punishments, which made me a ...
Views: 1259 - 5 Ways to Practice Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Joshua BauscherPractice makes perfect, right? What if we could practice feeling the emotions we desire to feel? Well, keep reading, and I will walk you through 5 simple, mood-conquering practices that will turn your frown upside down. 1. Practice smiling When you’re happy this is easy enough to do ...
Views: 2041 - The Greatest Gift - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Darin DanaherLife was good, or so I thought. I truly believed I had everything a man could want to be happy and yet, I could not figure out why I was so miserable! My childhood was about as "normal" as they come. I was the youngest of six children in a semi-dysfunctional Irish-Catholic family from a ...
Views: 1020 - How to Be Happy in Unhappy Times - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Andrew LawrenceWhen everything is chaotic and uncertain and anxiety is running rampant here’s 6 quick and easy things you can do to help you get through it … Take a break Stop. Take a break. Now. At a minimum take 1-2 minutes, and do "nothing". Look out the window, daydream, think of something luxurious, ...
Views: 961 - Discover Happiness As You Become Famous By Morning - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Mark LewisWhy are some people famous and others unknown? Why are some people poor and others rich? Why are some people happy with what seems like little and others miserable when they seem to have so much? Before you head off on your quest for fame and publicity, have you really sat down and thought ...
Views: 714 - The 'KI' to True Happiness. - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from Chiara TinoDoes anybody really know what happiness is and what’s more, how to access it? We often feel it’s intoxicating effects while... • Holding a newborn baby. • Feeling the warm air on a hot summer’s night. • Being in the midst of a loving embrace with another human being. • Smelling the sweet aroma ...
Views: 816 - A Surefire Way to Cure Unhappiness - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Robert SpadingerLearn to dismiss your negative and destructive thoughts and you will be much happier. And not only will you be happier, you will also be more successful, more admired, more respected, you will attract more wealth, better health… Wow, this sounds almost too good to be true, but how can this ...
Views: 792 - Boundaries as Expression of Love - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from Louisa DyerWe’ve all heard that you can’t really love another until you love yourself – and that you can’t truly love yourself until you love others. Rather than being contradictory, both reflect the truth in the spiritual adage, “As within, so without.” Love opens us to something greater than ego. Ego ...
Views: 1156 - How to Love and Be Loving to Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Trudy-Ann EwanAs we begin the New Year, we are faced with a spirit of rejuvenation. Another opportunity to create the life we desire. But how do you go about creating the life you desire? You may resolve to go to the gym more, or attend religious services more often. You may even decide to change jobs and ...
Views: 1112 - Does Happiness Bring You Financial Success? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Ray WilliamsDoes happiness bring you financial success? Well, actually, the evidence suggests it does. There is a growing body of research now that supports the connections among happiness, effectiveness, productivity and success. Sonja Lyubamirsky, a University of California author of The How of ...
Views: 1468(2 votes) - Joys of Giving - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from prasad bachaliSometimes giving gives more pleasure than taking. Right from the time we take birth on this beautiful earth we take a lot of things in the form of love, warmth, care and umpteen number of things from our mother, father, grand parents, relatives etc. But down the line, a time will come when we ...
Views: 746 - Online Social Networks Can Make You a Happier Healthier Person - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Gabriela EhrlichHappiness is an important component of health. Recent studies found that happiness spreads through social networks, including online networks. Networking with positive, passionate people therefore can have a particularly beneficial effect on your happiness and ultimately health. The World ...
Views: 686 - Hone Your Happiness Vibes - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenHappiness is high up on everyone's wish list, because when you are happy things go your way. Yet happiness is a rare commodity and the much lauded ideal of "the art of happiness in all circumstances" an even rarer reality which eludes most of us.So, the theory sounds great, but just how do you ...
Views: 1248 - Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Susan GreenI had always been one of those negative people, constantly at war with themselves, while searching for happiness in all the wrong places, looking for self validation from others and allowing their perception of who I was define me. I saw my trials and tribulations as punishments, which made me a ...
Views: 1056 - Do You Really Have a Happiness Set Point? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Doug HartAre you one those people that are almost always happy, no matter what is happening in your life? Well me neither, but I’ve known a few people like that in my life and it never ceases to amaze me at their natural ability to maintain a smile every day. A friend of mine is like that, and I ...
Views: 946 - New Year's Resolutions Gone Astray - 7 Questions to Help You Get Back on Track - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Veronica Hay2009 is already moving so fast. Here we are already in February and getting close to Valentine's day. This is about the time when some of us get discouraged and just want to give up on our goals and dreams. However, this is the perfect time to pick up those dreams, dust them off, and really ...
Views: 1163 - Thoughts on Health, Wealth, and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Edward DodgeI returned a few days ago from a trip to Ethiopia that was especially meaningful for me. I had fond memories of Ethiopia because of living and working there forty years ago. When I was invited to go with a team of faculty and students from Taylor University to Project Mercy in Yetebon, Ethiopia ...
Views: 2210 - Why Attaining Happiness is so Elusive, Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Frank BonkowskiAs a Third Ager, I have always believed that we all can be happy after midlife with the right mind set and knowledge. However, after reading The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt, being happy and having a meaningful life for everyone is a little more ...
Views: 960 - Practicing Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from J. Sue GagliardiSome may think that the pursuit of happiness is a vain and selfish quest. However, when one is happy, one tends to be more loving, compassionate and giving than when unhappy. So, the attainment of happiness is a goal that can help everyone. Many people think of Buddhism as a religion, but ...
Views: 1877 - How To Be Happy In Life - The 9 Paths To Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Jonathan HuieSometimes it appears that life throws more obstacles in our path than we can handle. However, even in the face of the most challenging circumstances, you can make the choice to be happy by following these 9 paths to happiness. 1. Honor Yourself: Remember what the flight attendant says, "Put ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - Saying "YES!" More: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Christine-Anne PlatelJim Carrey's movie "Yes Man" is based on the year-long adventures of a bored British Radio Producer and Comedian called Danny Wallace. A chance meeting with a stranger who advised him to "SAY YES MORE" turned Danny's life around. I first heard about Danny and his book "Yes Man" on an NPR ...
Views: 1405 - Your Blissful Life; Your Action - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Timothy McGintyNow that you have committed to achieving your goals and have determined if you require an accountability partner to reach them, it is time to develop your course of action. Exactly how do you plan to get from your current location to your blissful life? What course must you chart to achieve it? ...
Views: 1051 - A Short Note for Those Feeling Sadness About Anything - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is our human inclination to want to feel good. To be happy. That is what we do and should strive toward – happiness. But that does not mean that you won’t experience sadness. If you live life, sadness will happen. The more you live, and the more you love, the greater the ...
Views: 2580 - Unhappiness/Happiness Reality Repair - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from William CottringerUnhappiness/Happiness Reality Repair by Bill Cottringer “There is only one cause of unhappiness: The false beliefs you have in your head, beliefs so widespread, so commonly held, that it never occurs to you to question them.” ~Anthony de Mello. Your reality repair results—decreasing ...
Views: 1090 - How to Be Truly Happy - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettYou have everything you need to be happy already. Just decide to be happy, that is, be happy, and then everything you need to be happy will flow to you. That's how creative living works. To have and live what you want, BE what you want, and what you want will come to you, pressed down and ...
Views: 3284 - A Path of Heart - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Sheri RosenthalMany of you have heard the Toltec path being called a path of heart. I suppose most folks believe that means that the path is one of love or one that will make us happy. Those assertions would not be wrong, but the path of heart means so much more than that. Truly it is a path where the heart ...
Views: 998 - Ten Important ‘Yes, Buts…’ of Happiness to Keep in Mind - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from William CottringerTen Important ‘Yes, Buts…’ of Happiness to Keep in Mind By Bill Cottringer “The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems.” ~Billy Joel. The path to the most rewarding things in life always seem to be singular, but they do have some “yes, but…” side paths ...
Views: 932 - What Causes Unhappiness? (And Why This Question is Important) - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from William CottringerWhat Causes Unhappiness? (And Why This Question is Important) By Bill Cottringer “An unanswerable question: Are good vs. bad and fair vs. unfair dualistic, subjective judgments a human invention just to know one from the other, or do things actually have an innate positive vs. negative flavor ...
Views: 4153 - It's the Little Things That Count - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Sheri RosenthalLife is coming at us so fast these days; it often takes all our attention and energy just to get through our waking hours. As a result we may find ourselves taking rote or unaware actions just to get through the massive amount of tasks we have planned. It’s a warrior’s challenge to ...
Views: 861 - Have a Happy New Year - It's All Up to You - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Renita KalhornRecently, browsing at Barnes and Noble bookstore, I noticed a number of books about happiness on display. Apparently, hearing "have a happy new year" hundreds of times in the first few weeks of January is not sufficient to bring it about.As I see it, there are two fundamental truths to ...
Views: 669 - What We Need to Be Happy - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Marc FreyIf you were to write a list with all the things you need to be happy, what would you put on that list? While the list may vary from person to person, it is often interesting to see how many dependencies people put on happiness. Naturally, the answers will vary from a loving relationship to ...
Views: 1116 - Happiness is an Internal Process - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from James LeGrandEveryone searches for happiness. It is second only to peace of mind in importance for the people of our time. Happiness is elusive, and many of us have only caught glimpses of it over the years. Some of us have given up and decided that happiness is something that is simply not possible for ...
Views: 10078 - 5 Things You Do That Guarantee Unhappiness - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from James LeGrandThere are several things that you may be doing on a daily basis that are slowly bringing you results that hurt you long term. Here is a list of 5 things you may or may not be aware of that guarantee unhappiness. 1. Respecting Your Boss More Than Our Loved Ones Some of us give our bosses, ...
Views: 811 - How to Be Happy, Even with a Full To Do List - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Sandy FowlerI was doing some Life Management work with a client and we started out talking about what was going well, what she was doing that was working and making her life better. She had accomplished a lot in a few short months. She had created some routines that changed the tone of her days, as well ...
Views: 1117 - Are You an Optimist or a Pessimist? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - Winston Churchill When you notice your thoughts, which kind of thoughts predominate? Do you find yourself often thinking pessimistic thoughts such as: I'll never get where I want to go. I'm a loser.I'm not smart enough to ...
Views: 6050 - Sadness Remedies: Ten Tips to Turn Around the Blues - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshOver the past few weeks, I have spoken to many friends and acquaintances who have been having bouts of classic sadness. I won’t call it depression, although I am sure some of them might be inclined to use that label. I’ve always been wary in using that word with my clients since it can easily be ...
Views: 1420 - The Ten Steps to Enable Happiness After 40 - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Craig NathansonStep One: Engage in self-reflection I know — easier said than done. Most of us go through our lives never really getting to know ourselves. After all, life offers us many distractions. Who has time for self-reflection? The only way to to be happy after 40 is to get to know yourself really ...
Views: 1122 - Think Yourself into Future Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Doug HartI want to discuss a topic that is a little bit esoteric – not many people really know what I mean when I speak of “future-thinking”, but I wanted to explain because it has helped me so much that I feel I must. I’m not talking about literally predicting the future, ...
Views: 986 - THE REST OF THE HAPPINESS STORY - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from William CottringerTHE REST OF THE HAPPINESS STORY By Bill Cottringer “Unhappiness is just the accumulation of an unwanted feeling arising from incorrect thoughts about and the anxiety of not being able to remove the source of the unhappiness and the increased unhappiness to which all this leads.” ~The Author. ...
Views: 1088 - Isn’t It Time To Agree Upon The Important Stuff—Doing What Matters Most? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2009 from William CottringerIsn’t It Time To Agree Upon The Important Stuff—Doing What Matters Most? By Bill Cottringer In making the long, bumpy and winding way home in my own reality repair journey, I have finally discovered answers to the two most important questions I imagine we all have. These are: • What is ...
Views: 1038 - Getting to the Heart of the Matter - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Fred HorowitzRecent findings show that as we get into our fifties and beyond, our happiness tends to increase. There are a number of factors that could contribute to this relationship. Currently, the field of happiness has grown rapidly with many resources dealing with the subject, particularly the ...
Views: 955 - Book Review: Wake Up Live the Life You Love: The Power of Team - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Happiness. One can attain a life of true happiness by the enrichment of one's mind, character, and attitude through one's own efforts and positive thinking. Warren Wojnowski is the Official Guide to Happiness. Wake Up Live the Life ...
Views: 701 - Definition: Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Douglas PakHappiness is a state of mind or feeling such as contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. A variety of philosophical, religious, psychological and biological approaches have been taken to defining happiness and identifying its sources. Philosophers and religious thinkers have often defined ...
Views: 1381 - Emotional Fitness - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerIt is another snowy day and as I sit looking out my picture window, I watch the fluffy flakes settle onto the ground and nestle in the branches of the trees…the bright red colour of the cardinals is a spectacular sight against the white backdrop…there is a peace and stillness evidenced by the ...
Views: 1746 - 21 EASY WAYS TO HAVE MORE PEACE OF MIND, HEART & SOUL - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from William Cottringer21 EASY WAYS TO HAVE MORE PEACE OF MIND, HEART & SOUL By Bill Cottringer A worthy growth goal and improvement strategy, which builds a valuable sense of general wellness that leads to more success, is to carry out an action plan to give your mind, heart and soul more peace. Hear are 21 ...
Views: 5535 - Shortcut to Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2009 from William CottringerSHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS By Bill Cottringer “Happiness is merely what you get from doing what you do to get it.” ~The author, not being facetious. Or put another way… Shortcut to Happiness Want more happiness? Slow down & do less, Unload the overload; Listen to what you want, Hear what you ...
Views: 947 - The Path to Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerMy clients frequently ask me how they can find happiness. While there are many elements that create happiness, I've noticed that a basic characteristic of people who are happy is healthy self-awareness. Self-awareness refers to a deep understanding of who we are and what makes us tick. It ...
Views: 1746 - Why What You Think You Want is a Lie - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2009 from Susan StackpoleWhy is what you THINK you want a lie? I bet some of you are thinking “Who is she to tell me what I want is a lie? She doesn’t even know me.” Well, read on… This exercise works best on paper, though you can do it your head as well… Grab a sheet of paper and ...
Views: 1476 - Your Blissful Life: Your Struggle Within - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2009 from Timothy McGintyAh the struggle. Certainly we have all, at one time or another experienced “the struggle”. Regardless of age, race, sex, religion or socio-economic status, everyone has experienced “the struggle”. Like good and bad angels on either shoulder pulling us in opposite directions, we are torn. Many ...
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