Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Happiness Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Happiness". If you have expertise in Happiness and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- Misery Loves Company No More - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Ann-Mhayra AlecksonIn these uncertain economic times it is heartening to know that happiness spreads more robustly than unhappiness and seems to have a greater effect than money. A recent study from James Fowler of University of California at San Diego and Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School showed ...
Views: 1774 - Happiness | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Kathryn WheatI have come to the realization that our problems in life can be the very thing that ultimately bring us happiness. When we face tragedy, dig through our pain, and eventually come out of it on the other side, we are renewed. In a way, it’s the pain that helps us feel joy. I believe that sometimes ...
Views: 1773(2 votes) - CHANGING THE SYSTEM - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from VIE Loriot de Rouvray at Bio-Institute of Light and Sound Healing"There is a ‘test’ that is currently playing out on Earth is the ‘Ascended Future You’ asking us whether we are ready to step deeper into the process of ascension. It is something that happens to all when going through ascension. The only difference today is that it is happening to all of ...
Views: 1772 - Getting My First Tattoo - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Darren StehleOn Sunday, January 8th, 2012 I drove out to Fergus, Ontario, to get inked. I’ve wanted a tattoo since my early 20s. At the time, I was in University and studying German language and literature. I had fallen in love with the Middle Ages; not only with the poetry of Minnesang and the epic ...
Views: 1772 - Motivational Monday: 4 Quick Tips For Resetting Your Joy When It All Goes Wrong - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Adrienne FikesThings didn’t turn out how you planned them. You may be feeling shock, surprise, anger, overwhelm, confusion, fear, frustration, grief, worry, or sadness about how things went so terribly wrong. Rationally, you know that the longer you dwell on what you don’t want creates more of what you don’t ...
Views: 1772 - The Power of Attention - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Jo LeonardAttention, and its cousin, attitude, are the architects of our lives. A focused attention unleashes the energies of Soul, the creative power of our very beingness. Unfortunately, even when we know the truth about the power of attention, we make little effort to work on mastering it. More’s ...
Views: 1771(1 vote) - A Spoonful of Chocolate - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Liz SumnerOnce upon a time there was a beautiful princess who was on a diet. She really wanted a spoonful of Hershey's syrup from the can in the refrigerator. But no, that wasn't allowed. So she had some carrot sticks instead. Then some celery. But that didn't satisfy her desire. So she had some more ...
Views: 1768 - Get to Know Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghWho Am I? Know Thyself. This advice was reportedly engraved on the famed Oracle at Delphi the seat of all wisdom in the ancient world. It was the guiding rule of the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Even the mysterious “Oracle” in Hollywood’s Matrix movie trilogy had this phrase posted ...
Views: 1768(1 vote) - Why Do I Still Feel Stuck? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Michelle MayurHow many times have you said to yourself, “I’ve been working on this issue for years, yet I just don’t seem to be making any progress. Why am I still stuck?” At times I’ve even been known to say to myself in exasperation, “But I thought I’d cleared that!” The issue can be anything at all – ...
Views: 1768(1 vote) - Will This Be Your Happy New Year? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Willie HortonAnother “New” year is upon us – but what has changed? Research (in the Universities of Chicago, Milan, Harvard – the list is quite long!) tells us that, in general, normal people lead repetitive lives where little ever changes. Sure, you might have made an important career change, met the ...
Views: 1768(3 votes) - Lose Weight, Feel Great, Have Better Sex – BHRT - by Submitted on May 27, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI have some very exciting news for all people in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. As many of you are aware, getting into shape does not simply come down to exercise and a healthy diet, there are other factors to consider. Our hormones play a huge part in our internal physiology, and if out of ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - How To Achieve a Life that You Love and Enjoy By Doing What You Love To Do? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kathy Baker(This is Part 1 of a series of articles by the author on Finding and Following Your Life Purpose and Passion). We all have a definite purpose in our lives, a key part of which is living a life of joy and abundance. It’s also about doing what we love to do and fulfilling our highest natural ...
Views: 1765 - Why Should I Change and Where Do I Start? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kamil KowalskiReason One common reason is the desire to change things, because you are less than thrilled about the way things are. You may want to change or improve your health and fitness, your social life, your career or business, your financial situation, or find your own meaning in life. Another ...
Views: 1765(3 votes) - Extinguish Your Burning Anger - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from James LeGrandAnger is a toxic poison we willingly serve to ourselves. We think that by holding on to our anger that we are somehow punishing those that have wronged us in the past. In truth, we hurt ourselves over and over again by holding on to past experiences and angry emotions. Anger, like stress, is ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - Having Trust Issues With Others Can Be Limiting to Your Own Happiness - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Jim FargianoHaving trust issues with other people can be very limiting to your own path to happiness. There are many times when these insecurities are valid, however, there are also numerous times when you may be over analyzing. This can be caused by personal issues that hurt you years and years before, ...
Views: 1764 - Be Your Own Cheerleader - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI recently saw a wonderful video on YouTube that has been making its way around the internet of a little girl passionately affirming herself and her life in the bathroom mirror ("My whole house is great, I like my hair, I can do anything, I like my family," etc.) If you haven't had a chance to ...
Views: 1763 - How fit are you for challenges of life? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Ade AdenekanHow fit are you for life challenges is always the question to be pondered over all the time by any reasonable person except if one is not oblivious of the fact that it is not a matter of roses or bush of thorns no matter how you may look at it. We must be quite aware of the fact that life is a ...
Views: 1763 - s' Fashion for Men - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Lucas LeverThe Eighties saw a drastic change in the style world. Before Lady Gaga travelled gaga throughout whacky outfits, the actual youth with the yore were definitely donning these individuals. No, it wasn't over-the-top crazy. It was subsequently fearless. 80s was information about fashion intended ...
Views: 1763 - Tips for Re-inventing a Life Worth Living - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Holly Mae HowardDoes September remind you of going to school so long (or perhaps not so long) ago? Every September I feel like it’s time to get down to business, and I reinvent my life, in large and small ways. Reinventing oneself is an act of courage as well as of inspiration, usually inspired by a resounding ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Video: On Spreading Kindness - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Tina TessinaIf video doesn't load, click here. Kindness is the lubrication for life, love and relationships. When you spread kindness, it comes back in many ways, and it’s the foundation of happiness. "Dr. Romance" shows how kindness works and why it’s important to learn to live kindly, even in today’s ...
Views: 1762(2 votes) - Quiet Awareness of Mental States Lays the Foundation for Inner Harmony - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranUnderstanding oneself is the secret behind stable inner harmony. It implies an awareness which helps us gain clarity of the way the conditioned mind functions. Here are some avenues for reflection that can lead us to that understanding. People who are busy hoping to gain some predetermined ...
Views: 1762(3 votes) - One Minue to Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Jenny ShihThe holidays are among us. Thanksgiving causes some families to briefly ponder those things for which they are grateful. Then they dig into their food, stuff themselves silly, and watch football for the rest of the day. Ahhh ... America. What about the rest of the holiday season? I find it to be ...
Views: 1761(4 votes) - Find Courage Yourself to Deal With Change and Choose Happiness - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Barnsley BrownHow Do I Change My Life? Are you happy? Please note that I'm not asking if you FEEL happy. I'm asking if you ARE happy. Happiness does not have to be a fleeting emotion that we feel when everything's coming up roses. Instead, it is something you can have, right now, no matter what's going on ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Tips for Breaking Into and Succeeding In Management Consulting - by About Jennie S. Bev: Cost-Reduction Consultant, Instructional Designer and author of FabJob.com Guide to Become a Management Consultant consultant@costreductionconsulting.net
Management consulting is one of the professions that endure in a slow economy. Why? Because more than ever, companies ...
Views: 1760 - Winning Begins The Minute You Do. - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2002 from greg hickmanWinning Begins The Minute You Do. Some of the most gratifying and satisfying feelings you can ever experience in life are those precious moments when you put your best to the test -- and you come out on top. But in order for any of us to feel the exhiliration of walking in the cherished ...
Views: 1760 - Happiness Is... - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn Porterwhat everyone seeks to experience in their life. Individuals search for happiness throughout their entire life, looking in this direction and that direction. If you ask a 100 people what their definition of happiness is, you will get quite a variety of answers: being with their spouse or ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Joy As a Measure of True Success - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Tomislav TomicSuccess is something we seek naturally. No one likes or wishes to be unsuccessful. However, true success is an entirely personal matter, and depends exclusively upon us. True success always brings joy, inner peace and growth with it. The more joy and peace we have in our lives, the greater the ...
Views: 1759 - The Artemis in You - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Charlene ProctorThe independent, feminine spirit is personified in the Greek goddess Artemis. Her imagery shows us a woman who seeks her goals on a terrain of her own choosing. Although we need both masculine and famine qualities to achieve inner balance (this is the true meaning of wholeness), Artemis reminds ...
Views: 1759 - City-Traveling Is An Adventure - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Thomas LechnerThere are many things to say about City-Traveling. Normally people tend to plan their vacation, using the usual so-called stereotype relaxation offers, coming from normal travel agencies. These can be about beaches, cruises, mountains, lakes, rivers and lots more. The good part on these vacation ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - 4 SIMPLE RULES FOR A HAPPY LIFE - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Janet PfeifferMost people I know want to be happy. I say most because there some who are really miserable and seem content remaining that way. They resist every opportunity for joy and find excuses to stay stuck in their gloom. Although I believe that deep down inside every human being desires happiness, I ...
Views: 1757 - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Give Yourself a Gift - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Want to give yourself a holiday gift that will last the rest of your life? Try giving yourself the gift of happiness. Research shows that happiness and satisfaction depend more on the inner person than on external circumstances. The secret to living a happy life is ...
Views: 1757(4 votes) - The Seasons of Your Heart: Coping with the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Rob BrooklerAs we approach the holidays we look forward to a time of joy and happiness, to lightness and warmth. It's a season of fond memories, great anticipation … and much planning. And whereas this yearning and anticipation is quite understandable, it can also be a bit of a trap. Expecting great joy ...
Views: 1757(7 votes) - 4 Steps to Get You Clear on What Your REAL Dreams Are - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Doreen BanaszakOften when I ask people what their dreams are I initially get a laundry list of, quite frankly, boring things. It goes something like this…”My dream is to have lots of money, pay off my bills, repair my relationship with my partner, buy a new car, run a marathon, loose ten pounds….." After ...
Views: 1756(1 vote) - No Strings - Steps To Happiness Part 6 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Jennifer AbbottHappy People Don’t Seek Happiness In our last article we discussed what happy people say to themselves every day and how they view things. As promised, in this article we will talk about WHY happy people are able to view things as they do. So here it is... the secret that ALL happy ...
Views: 1755 - Opening Up To Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Sally MarksI woke up today feeling stronger, younger and more alert. This may not seem like news to you, but anyone who has seen me in the morning (prior to my infusion of coffee) would find this a minor miracle. The difference is I had a rolfing session yesterday and the invigorating effects spilled over ...
Views: 1755 - Maintaining a Positive Attitude Despite Negative Mind Chatter - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Lisa FraserSo much of what we are able to accomplish, or not accomplish, is attributed to the attitude we choose in response to the external situations in life. Much of our attitude comes from the way we speak to ourselves and what we choose to believe. Learning to control those inner thoughts naturally ...
Views: 1754 - No Strings - Steps To Happiness - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Jennifer AbbottIn our previous article we looked at how WE are responsible for handing out puppet strings to people, things and situations which leads to our unhappiness. Now we will look at some more ways to release those strings and turn our lives around from unhappiness to happiness. One of my favorite ...
Views: 1754 - How To Be Single AND Happy - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Laura Ann AllahverdiTo be happy and be single, you must first be happy with yourself. You cannot rely on anyone else in life to make you happy, the happiness comes from within. To start you need to look for the good in all you have, not focus on what you don’t have, which would be a partner in this particular ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - WHY You May Be Attracting What You Don’t Want - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Beatrice BrownQuick Checklist to See WHY You May Be Attracting What You Don’t Want With so much excitement about the Law of Attraction around the World, I am getting lots of emails with questions, comments. My database of articles is birthed from questions that readers of Law of Attraction are asking me. ...
Views: 1753 - Giving from the Heart - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from M.J. RyanIt’s holiday time and for many of us, holidays that should be filled with opportunities for true happiness—a sense of togetherness, a chance to give, and a chance to be grateful—are turned into occasions for fights, disappointments, overspending and fatigue. But it doesn’t have to be that way. ...
Views: 1752(3 votes) - Erte - Fashion And Dance Costumes - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Lucas LeverIn 1975 autobiography, Things I Try to remember, Roman Petrovich Tyrtov - exactly who the world is aware of as Ert?( space ) wrote: "I firmly believe that each individual human being is known for a duty in making himself simply because attractive as possible. Not many of us are born wonderful; ...
Views: 1751 - How optimistic are you...really? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jayne Warrilow“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity but an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” Winston Churchill What does being an optimist really mean? Does it mean we always feel positive? Does it imply we have no concerns for the future? Does it suggest that we will ...
Views: 1751(2 votes) - Journal to Find Your Core Self - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Mari L. McCarthyPeople in general tend to be moody. Sometimes we’re energetic and optimistic, and sometimes we’re sluggish and blue. In addition to the globe’s atmospheric conditions, producing constant weather changes, we have our own internal weather, seemingly as capricious as clouds. We do our best to ...
Views: 1751 - Roller Coasters, Billy Shakespeare and Head Banging for Happiness. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Phil BeaumontMost of us enjoy riding roller coasters because they're exciting. There's a rather fine line between excitement and terror, and if you've ever had a 'bad trip' on a roller coaster ride, you know what it's like to cross that line, but we actually like being a little scared, and that's really why ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - The Finger Revolution - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Leslie SannLast year on Earth Day I walked into a store and was given a wooden clothes pin. On one side was written "Save Energy." Turn it over and it said, "Hang Your Clothes Out to Dry." Strange, I thought. Here they are giving out pieces of trees as a way to honor the planet. I wanted to tell you ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - The Mind in Time - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Randolph DirectoThe mind is like time is like the mind. Like time, the mind is not what it appears to be on the surface. In the mind, we can replay a situation from the past over and over. We can predict an event from our past experience and intuition. We can even create situations in our minds that can ...
Views: 1750 - Are Winners Born or Made? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Craig HarperAaah... the age-old debate. Are we born winners or do we become winners with hard work, discipline, dedication, determination... and all those other 'D' words? We all want to be winners. (Well, I've personally never met anyone who has the goal of being a loser). Winners in our career, winners ...
Views: 1749 - Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Carolyn PorterWhen you think about simplifying your life, what comes to mind? Getting rid of things you really don’t need? Doing less, spending less, downsizing, consolidating? All of these are noteworthy ways to simplify, but they can have a negative undertone if it feels like you have to give something up. ...
Views: 1749(2 votes) - Nine Advance Networking Skills for Seasoned Networkers - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2004 from Catherine FranzA seasoned networker knows the real meaning of networking --being organized, efficient, effective, and, of course, workthe event to its fullest. Attending networking groups afterso many years can tire and drain anyone’s excitement.Especially since these situations are not social events. Itis ...
Views: 1747 - Seen Jumping from a Moving Car… - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Willie HortonWe live where others holiday (it was recently suggested to me that I’m simply say this to annoy people – but it’s relevant to what follows!) – on skis in winter, with bikes and boots in summer. And the only people who are stressed or fighting around here… are the holidaymakers! This ...
Views: 1747