For years, I thought happy people smiled often and were generally joyful. I also thought of them as being imbued with a sense of serenity and calm. Recently, I’ve come to realize that the graceful, steady state of being I’ve aspired to is not happiness at all. It is more aptly described by a different […]
In a world often shaped by conflict and tension, forgiveness can help reshape our perceptions, heal deep wounds, and foster personal and collective peace. Forgiveness has the potential to dissolve resentment, break down barriers, and pave the way for authentic reconciliation. Today, we invite you to explore the implications of forgiveness, both on an individual […]
Change is the unyielding force that propels us forward on the path of growth, adaptation, and evolution. In a world marked by constant flux and unpredictability, our ability to embrace change is not only a valuable asset but a key determinant of personal and professional success. Yet, the resistance to change is a common and […]
When asked to name essential life skills, practical abilities probably come to mind. Changing a tire, cooking a meal, our ability to make good decisions or exhibit self-control are examples of skills that make life easier for human adults. One life skill that we probably do not consider right away is our ability to practice […]
Negativity bias is a powerful force that shapes our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors. Rooted in our instinctual survival mechanisms and evolutionary history, negativity bias refers to our brain’s tendency to prioritize and dwell on negative stimuli over positive ones. This cognitive predisposition can color our experiences, relationships, and worldview in shades of doubt, fear, and […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness, Week 10: How to Take Generosity and Gratitude to the Next Level. It’s our final week in this 10-week journey together, and what an adventure it has been! We’ve covered a rich collection of topics to help us understand our own definition of happiness better, discover our life’s purpose, […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness in10 Weeks or Less, Week 9: How to Use Habits to Boost Happiness to New Heights. This week, we focus on the connections between habits and happiness. More specifically, we are going to explore how to use our natural tendency to develop habits to our best advantage by identifying […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness, Lesson 8: How to Use Money to Buy Happiness. We hope you are finding this series useful and interesting. Money and related issues are often at the root of our most difficult internal conflicts, and also out conflicts with loved ones. It’s important we get our financial house in […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness, Week 5. Shame: How to Uncover, Overcome and Release It Forever. We hope you have found the first four posts of this series helpful. In Week 5, we focus on how to leave some emotional baggage behind. In particular, we are going to cover a sensitive topic: our feelings […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness, Lesson 3. The Science of Happiness: How to Live Your Best Life. This installment in our How to Find Happiness series focuses on the science of happiness, including the components of happiness, what each means for us, facts we should know, myths we should ignore, and lessons that will […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness, Lesson 2. How to Explore Your Personal Energy Beyond Your Dreams. In Lesson 1, we focused on 5 key segments of well-being that contribute to a contented life. The exercises we did helped us understand areas of our lives where we are doing well, and other areas that may […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness. We’re glad you’re here! This post is the introduction to a FREE life coaching series. The course consists of 10 lessons that each focus on a specific factor that contributes to personal happiness. In each lesson, we provide information and research on the topic, plus detailed workbook exercises to […]
