One of the fastest way to stop any feeling of happiness in its track is to worry. We worry about things that have not happened yet, and we worry about things in the past that we can do nothing about. It is sad to think about how many happy moments we are missing out onContinue reading “Live In the Moment “
Category Archives: motivation
Learning To Deal With Negative Thoughts and Emotions
Life is not all happiness and sunshine. And that is a good thing. How boring would it be to only have positive experiences? We need the negative, the sadness, and the disappointments to balance the happiness. They are what make the happy times stand out and shine all the brighter. Negative thoughts, emotions, and theContinue reading “Learning To Deal With Negative Thoughts and Emotions”
Keep A Journal To Practice Gratitude And Happiness
We have talked in the past about the fact that feeling grateful and acknowledging all the good things in our lives is a fantastic way to increase our overall happiness. Getting in the habit of showing and experiencing more gratitude is a one of the most powerful ways to increase your feeling of happiness. ItContinue reading “Keep A Journal To Practice Gratitude And Happiness”
When All Else Fails, Fake It
Here is an interesting expression: “Fake It ‘Till You Make It.” You usually hear it in the business and show business world. The idea is that if you look like a success, others around you will treat you like a successful person and will send more projects and opportunities your way. At some point, theContinue reading “When All Else Fails, Fake It”
Make It A Point To Make Someone’s Day
Here’s an interesting exercise for you. Head out to do your errands, drive to work, or get to school and make it a point to make someone else’s day today. It could be something as simple as giving someone a big smile, have a meaningful conversation with a person who’s feeling a little lost orContinue reading “Make It A Point To Make Someone’s Day”
Let’s stay happy
Hi guys. An intensive few weeks as I just started a new job as a Maths lecturer. This is on top of my Tutoring Business of Maths and Physics! And I have fingers in other pies too! I think I will continue with some of the posts on happiness. On my other blog at Fairyhanny.comContinue reading “Let’s stay happy”
On the same theme
From Daily Motivation When you keep chasing happiness, you let yourself believe you don’t have it. You start to think it’s something outside of yourself. But the truth is that happiness exists within ourselves. It’s all about how you perceive your life. When you appreciate what you have in your life, accept the present, andContinue reading “On the same theme”
Why Getting Enough Sleep May Be The Key To Happiness
I am one of those people who do not seem to need more than six hours sleep a night. This is not always a good thing! Sleep is important for your health, well-being, and how alert you are. Not getting a good night sleep can impact your performance during the day. Chronic lack of sleepContinue reading “Why Getting Enough Sleep May Be The Key To Happiness”
Build A Support System of Happy People Around You
Moods are contagious. If you are around a bunch of sad and depressed people, you will start to feel down. If on the other hand you are in a group of happy people, you cannot help but start to smile. It makes sense then to surround yourself with happy people if you want your ownContinue reading “Build A Support System of Happy People Around You”
Fighting Against Our Brain’s Bias To Negativity
Have you noticed that negative comments and events stick with us much longer, and influence us more than positive ones? I am sure you have experienced this quite a few times. A positive comment by your teacher for example is appreciated, but the effects wear off quickly. A negative comment on the other hand sticksContinue reading “Fighting Against Our Brain’s Bias To Negativity”
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