Category Archives: happiness

Logically, we know we can’t predict the future.

I found this one at Daily Motivation. Logically, we know we can’t predict the future. Yet that doesn’t stop us from jumping to conclusions and creating scenarios in our minds that aren’t likely to come true. It’s almost as if constant reassurance about how things will pan out is a drug we rely on toContinue reading “Logically, we know we can’t predict the future.”

Why Goals Fail

Now that you know why you need goals, setting the right ones and meeting them can be somewhat of a problem. More often than not we fail to meet some of the goals we set for ourselves. There are several major reasons for this. If the goal is important enough for you, make it aContinue reading “Why Goals Fail”

End of the year

I know I’ve been away for a while. I had quite a health scare when I was on holiday in Turkey in August. It turns out my heart was damaged when I had Covid in 2021 when I was living in Azerbaijan. Fortunately, the hospital saved my life when they discovered my body had builtContinue reading “End of the year”

Micro-Habits You Can Start Today for a Happier Life

Ask anyone what they desire in life, and more often than not, the answer comes back as some variation of “be happier.” The pursuit of happiness has been around since time began, the topic being a discussion point since the days of Plato and Socrates. Is happiness truly so hard to find? Thankfully happiness isContinue reading “Micro-Habits You Can Start Today for a Happier Life”

The 3 Fundamentals of Self-Kindness

In talking about the importance of kindness, it’s easy to forget that you have to start with being kind to yourself. How does it feel to hear that? Maybe it makes you uncomfortable. After all, you were probably brought up to think of others first, to be unselfish, to put your own needs behind otherContinue reading “The 3 Fundamentals of Self-Kindness”

5 Creative Ways to Calm a Chaotic Mind

Do you ever feel like you can’t escape your mind? Maybe it’s always spinning out of control, or perhaps you have a lot of thoughts. A lot of people experience chaos in their own minds, and this can make things difficult when you’re trying to work toward your goals. The next time your mind isContinue reading “5 Creative Ways to Calm a Chaotic Mind”

The 3 W’s of Reaching Any Goal

You have a goal in mind, but that’s all you have. Creating, working towards, and reaching goals is not easy. The journey is often different for everyone. However, there are three parts of achieving every goal that is always the same. Defining the 3 W’s of your goal will allow you to work toward itContinue reading “The 3 W’s of Reaching Any Goal”

5 Tips for Reminding Yourself of Your Worth Fast

Are you not having a good day? We all falter sometimes. All it takes is a little unasked-for criticism or someone just treating us harshly to trigger us into a spiral of negative self-talk and anxiety about not being liked. When you need to remind yourself of your worth fast, it’s good to have someContinue reading “5 Tips for Reminding Yourself of Your Worth Fast”

Using Positive Affirmations to Combat Stress

Many people use affirmations for personal development and to help them meet their life goals. But did you know you can use affirmations to build resilience and combat stress? Whether it’s a one-off stress like having to give a presentation or an ongoing stressful issue, you can create the right affirmations to support you through.Continue reading “Using Positive Affirmations to Combat Stress”