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The Happiness Hypothesis
Dr. Fred Horowitz, my colleague at happiness-after-midlife.com, recommended I read the book; it was one of his best reads of 2008 even though it is relatively unknown (there were only two reviews on Amazon the last time I looked). It turned out to be a fascinating read ... Views: 1406
I’ve often found that people make their lives more complicated than they really are. To be sure, life is not easy in today’s nonstop-action world. However, it doesn’t have to be that complicated. We often put imaginary obstacles in our way. Decisions that can be made quickly are made more ... Views: 1406
I have often been invited to lead a small group of friends in an evening of Past Life Regression. They are looking for an evening of entertainment. Some in the group may believe in reincarnation, others may not. Many times, no one in the group has experienced either hypnosis or past life ... Views: 1406
Have you ever stood in complete faith and anticipation of what is to come? Holding yourself in anticipation of what is to come will release resistance to what is, allowing what you want to come in. There will always be a natural balance in your life. If it feels like your world is falling to ... Views: 1406
The secret to happiness is almost as allusive as the search for the mythical holy grail. For thousands of years men and women have searched the corners of the earth for this alluring secret but could it be that the secret was not so secret after all and in fact it would seem the secret to ... Views: 1406
I have been through one enormous change in my life that was incredible and has helped me achieve so much that I wanted to share the one thing that really made it happen.
Just over fifteen years ago when I was 17, approaching 18, I was living in my car, on the street or on the occasional sofa. ... Views: 1405
Enjoy life to the fullest, it has an expiration date. Life today should mean pleasure, but our modern concept of living is often just the reverse; negative in concept and implying the resignation of one’s self image. Modern living often means abandoning satisfaction because of a phantom called ... Views: 1405
As women, we love relationships! But how often do you find yourself asking “How do I get peace of mind relationships?” I mean, they can cause our greatest joys and our greatest heartbreaks! It can be quite a roller coaster if we’re not careful. Today, I’d like to share a simple process for ... Views: 1405
In 2003, I was introduced to the world of personal development.
While I have learned many valuable lessons since then, and I have grown (i.e. "developed" I guess you could say), looking back I also believe that some of what was being shared was not what it appeared to be.
Much of my ... Views: 1405
As human beings, we are often pushed by what we perceive as our issues. Equally important, we are also pulled forward by our dreams, visions and inspirations. Often, we tend to focus on our issues due to their pressure, and don't invest in the process of creation.
Without asking the question: ... Views: 1405
Bella Notte linens throw blankets are for varied usages, protection, adornment, display, decor and finally for the decorative colors and patterns. Throw blankets from Bella Notte linens and bedding are like article and accessory for bed furnishings also. Throw blankets are not just for the ... Views: 1405
Every evening, minus a few exceptions, the first thing I do when I get in bed is write in my gratitude journal. I take a couple of minutes to answer questions about my happiness such as 'what am I grateful for?', 'what did I do great today?', and 'what amazing things happened today?'.
It's ... Views: 1405
Beauty is power; a smile is its sword - CHARLES READE
Come holiday season and we are all in a rat race to look our best.
We come to meet our friends of the old, along with relatives and near & dear ones. And at such a time, we want to look our very best. After all, it is these times that ... Views: 1404
Cowgirls may well be considered by many people to be a abrasive and tough kind. After all, since the beginning of the century Cowgirls have been contending in perilous rodeo events together with doctoring cattle within the range right alongside men. Wee noticed the girls of the rest of the world ... Views: 1404
It's about Appreciation, not Achievement
Have you ever found yourself waiting for something “good” to happen so that you could be happy? “When I get that promotion, lose those ten pounds, fall in love, graduate from school, pay off my debt, have a baby, buy a house, accomplish that big goal, ... Views: 1404
Twenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine.
At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate the size of their ... Views: 1404
Joe Zanatta was my grandfather. He past away on Tuesday, September 30th and was 84 years old. When he was 27 he left Italy to come to Canada and start a new life. The word “Nonno” means grandfather in Italian. My Nonno has left me with some great memories.
Memories of Nonno
You ... Views: 1404
I'm a self improvement strategist, and if I'm honest with you, I'm embarking upon my on small personal battle... this will become HUGE if I get my own way.
Self improvement, or personal development, has got to be the MOST critical thing in life, PERIOD! I mean, everything you say or do is ... Views: 1404
It’s an important question. Life happens. We respond. And suddenly years have passed. This is where we get ourselves into trouble and realize, “This isn’t what I wanted! How did my life turn out like this? I don’t enjoy life right now!” The problem lies in not having asked that little ... Views: 1404
Have you ever heard the phrases, "if you want love, give love" or "if you want joy, give joy?" Is it true? Does it work?
It's difficult to quantify love or joy. However, there are other things that we can measure. Here's an example that relates this concept to networking:
One of my good ... Views: 1404
So you’ve finally said yes and have broken the news to everyone. Now comes the nitty-gritty of the wedding planning process. Arm yourself with a planner and a pen, and get ready for some hard work.
Wedding planning takes teamwork – lots of it. Start with organized daydreaming. Use this ... Views: 1404
Do you ever wonder who could possibly help a homeless person? The answer is each of us can help. It's called direct service - helping someone in need ourselves.
But how? There are many ways to help a person in need, including giving a homeless person a blanket. That's how we started Children ... Views: 1403
It's one thing to accept your circumstances. It's another to accept other people as they are. For some creative people -- and perfectionists in particular -- self-acceptance is challenging indeed.
Are you too hard on yourself? Do you tend to beat yourself up for perceived mistakes or ... Views: 1403
Now that you have learned what your struggle is, and accept that you are dealing with it, it is time to take action to resolve, discover the solution for, or feel better about, your struggle. You can decide to take action, or not. Most of us want so much to be at peace that dealing with our ... Views: 1403
When it comes to the quality of your life, attitude is everything! In fact, it could even be said that whatever you focus on the most, you tend to bring into your life, whether by choice or circumstance. Have you ever known someone who had a terrible attitude? Perhaps they were extremely ... Views: 1402
Birthday usually comes once in a year, but when it comes to celebrating your child’s first birthday celebration there should be something unique and bouncy. Almost every parent arranges some special arrangements to celebrate their first child’s birthday. So, if you are one of those who are ... Views: 1402
Monster in the Closet
You knew it all along … even thought your parents denied it, you could never find it, but somehow deep inside all along you knew it was the truth. There is a monster in your bedroom closet.
“Oh Wow”, you say: “I knew it was true. What did I ever do to be haunted by ... Views: 1402
Sometimes we might look at a couple and wonder how they found each other. No matter how they outwardly seem, act, appear, we see that they can express love, care and affection. How do they do this? What keeps their glue going? How can we find a similar feeling with our partner?
We think we ... Views: 1402
Gina’s long standing illness has become a source of tension for all her family.
She has been ill for many years and this is taking its toll on her husband Sam and the children. At times they feel she is using her illness to get attention and to force them into doing things for her. This ... Views: 1402
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
Albert Einstein
This quote is so simple yet so powerful for it’s absolutely true: Happiness and seeing the magic in even the smallest of things is a state of ... Views: 1402
California, nicknamed the sunshine state, enjoys a wonderful climate throughout the year. What better way to enjoy the sunshine than a day at the beach? The following list of the Top Ten California Beaches will have you ready to grab the sunblock and head on down to these pristine beaches.
1. ... Views: 1402
WYSIWYG
This is going to “jolt” you—
because it says “not true” to many of your cherished beliefs.
Are you familiar with the acronym WYSIWYG?
It stands for “what you see is what you ‘get’!”
Consider this: So strange at first, quantum ... Views: 1402
Are you glued to the television screen when Robson Green’s Extreme Fishing is on? Have you traversed the far reaches of the internet in an effort to find carp fishing videos only to be left disappointed by the distinct lack of options? If so then simply cast your rod to ... Views: 1401
Recent research has discovered that February 7th is a date in history that goes typically unnoticed by most, but is also “celebrated” by most as well. Huh? What’s that mean? It means that research on when most people stop honoring their New Year’s resolution to participate regularly in exercise ... Views: 1401
Each moment in life, "lucky" or "unlucky", is to be savored, learned from, and appreciated. Easier said than done? Read this heartfelt story and see for yourself.
I met an exceptional American man in Athens in my younger years. He had a beautiful and gentle French girlfriend, and everyone was ... Views: 1401
Sometimes we sit and listen to a friends ideas, or a new business they have started, or a goal or dream they have. We want to help them, so we usually start by ensuring they understand all the pitfalls that they may face, and the challenges that may stifle them. We want to protect them and help ... Views: 1401
Each person is like an energy box (or energy system to the scientists). Energy comes in and flows out and what remains determines the energy state of that box or system. When the state of energy is high and of good quality, then the box (a person) feels well. When we are lacking in energy, then ... Views: 1401
The world you experience around you is the world YOU experience around you. It’s not my world, and neither is it your mother’s or father’s world (although to a certain degree it is, but more about that a little later).
You have your very own way of seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting and ... Views: 1401
Sometimes we are mistaken. We think and believe that other people have the same experience as we have.
Imagine that you cross a street and are passing a very dirty car parking in the street. You see that is so dirty that a lot of mud sticks still to the tires.
Imagine that five people are ... Views: 1401
Babies show the world what selfish looks like. On a whim, they set up a wail loud enough to wake the dead–or at least it sounds that way at 2:00 a.m. No matter that others may be tired or sick or have to go to work. Babies want what they want when they want it. So stop sniveling.
Some ... Views: 1400
Dear Friend, would you agree that health and well being include, diet, exercise, rest, relaxation and more importantly the positive use of your mind? So a change of diet will not help someone who will not change his/her thoughts.
The body is the servant of the mind. It obeys the operations ... Views: 1400
To measure happiness, you must first define it. Do you really want all your life circumstances to show up perfectly to your satisfaction at every moment in time? Would that result in happiness... or abysmal boredom?
We’ve been indoctrinated to believe that the smiley, giddy sensation of ... Views: 1400
Happiness is a state of being. You are happy or you are not happy. The question is what can you do so as to place yourself in a position whereby you are more likely to be happy than otherwise.
Happiness is in fact a feeling that you are totally in control of, so long as you appreciate ... Views: 1400
You think I’m joking right? “Find happiness after diagnosis.” “I’ve just been told I’ll be shooting myself up every day.” “I’ve been told this isn’t curable.” “There is no happiness in that, so stop pulling my leg.” “How is happiness even possible?”
Let me start with the fact that ... Views: 1399
The challenges and frustrations of everyday life, coupled with all the dire stuff going on in the world, make it tough to stay focused on what’s really important.
That’s the impetus behind Gimundo.com’s Journal of Gratitude. The positive-news Web site is encouraging people around the globe to ... Views: 1399
Let’s face it. No matter how much progress we make, we’re still going to have “bad days.”
You know the ones.
When the old critical voices are milling about drinking martinis in your head. You try to send them all away with your favorite powerful affirmation, but only a few of them even ... Views: 1399
Last time I spoke about the law of attraction, what it is and how to use it. Now I’ll talk about another way to help you be happy or at least happier. My favorite way to use the secret weapon: the mind.
Autosuggestion - I use it since I was a little child, not to its full extent from the ... Views: 1399
Hi. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. You are wondering how some person who doesn’t know you can tell you with certainty that your life is great. The thought running through your mind is probably:
“How can you say that about me?”
“You don’t know my life”
“You don’t know what I’m going ... Views: 1398
One thing I hear often is that by just thinking positive or speaking affirmations, you can overcome your fears. Unfortunately this well meaning sentiment is only part of the story. The other part is something you might not want to know. In order for you to truly get unstuck, it is necessary for ... Views: 1398
Satiate the connoisseur with superlative luxury gift baskets replete with the best gourmet indulgences. This is such an ideal tag line when selling a top-of-the-line gift basket. The word luxury provokes images of splendor, plentitude, lavishness, and extravagance. Hence, if you are browsing ... Views: 1398