Category Archives: happiness

Techniques That Stop Anger in its Tracks – 2.

Do Something Grand Take your anger and turn it into activism. How can you use this to change the world? Sign (or start!) a petition. Volunteer. Get involved in the community and make the world a better place. Write About It Journaling can help you to work through your emotions in a way that mightContinue reading “Techniques That Stop Anger in its Tracks – 2.”

Techniques That Stop Anger in its Tracks – 1

You can’t believe they did it. Of all people, turning on you this way. You want to react in kind, drawing on the anger flowing through you to lash out. Make the other person hurt every bit as much as you do right now. Wait a minute. You can’t. You’re not that person. You don’tContinue reading “Techniques That Stop Anger in its Tracks – 1”

5 Techniques for Using Affirmations to Enhance Your Relationship

Affirmations are powerful positive statements. You may be aware of them as a tool for self-improvement or to help you reach your goals. Did you know that affirmations can help improve your relationships with your partner, family, friends, and even your colleagues? By choosing your words carefully and meaningfully, you can improve relationships in everyContinue reading “5 Techniques for Using Affirmations to Enhance Your Relationship”

How Can I Stop Avoiding the Tasks I’ve Been Putting Off?

Everyone puts off tasks now and then, but if you find yourself constantly putting off things you need to do, it’s probably time to make some changes in your life. There are several simple ways to help get yourself motivated and stop putting off tasks you’ve been avoiding. Don’t Make It A Big Deal WhenContinue reading “How Can I Stop Avoiding the Tasks I’ve Been Putting Off?”

Enjoy the weekend!!!

Embrace your inner child. Allow yourself to do something silly every once in a while. Invite more joy and light into your life. Try to experience life with a sense of wonder. Be curious. Say yes to new adventures. Embracing a childlike spirit allows you to get in touch with the magic of life. You feel more inspired, andContinue reading “Enjoy the weekend!!!”

Being Happy

Humiliation, pain, shame – romantic rejection brings a myriad of negative emotions. Coping gets harder when we obsess about meeting societal expectations, eg., “You have to be married by a certain age” or “Being single is sad”. Our lives are far too unpredictable and dynamic to fit into such rigid norms. Your worth is notContinue reading “Being Happy”

How Can I Stop Procrastinating?

Everyone procrastinates sometimes, but if you find that procrastination is a constant problem for you, it’s time to make a few changes in your life. Below are several tactics you can use to help yourself stop your procrastination habit. Divide Up the Task Often, when you procrastinate, you may feel you are facing a massiveContinue reading “How Can I Stop Procrastinating?”

5 Tips for Keeping Self-Sabotage at Bay

We want to be productive. In fact, you might even wake up in the morning with all kinds of enthusiasm for the projects you’re going to get done during the day. Now fast forward a few hours, and suddenly you’re dragging yourself home at nightfall wondering where the day went, feeling like you never accomplishedContinue reading “5 Tips for Keeping Self-Sabotage at Bay”

7 Tips for Squelching Negative Self-Talk

You are caught up in a cycle. You know the one. You have been talking down to yourself for a while. Every word in your mind points out your flaws and mistakes to where you think you are going to go crazy from listening to it if you have not already. Negative self-talk can beContinue reading “7 Tips for Squelching Negative Self-Talk”