For years, I thought it was happiness I was after. I thought happy people smiled often, experienced joy, and that they were also 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 actually happiness. It is more aptly described […]
Forgiveness can help reshape our perceptions, heal deep wounds, and foster personal and collective peace. It also has the potential to dissolve resentment, break down barriers, and pave the way for authentic reconciliation. Today, we are focused on the implications of forgiveness, both on an individual level and within the broader context of societal and […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness, Lesson 7: Healthy Relationships. “Our relationship with ourselves sets the tone for every other relationship in our lives.” – Robert Holden This quote says it all! What a perfect way for us to start off this post. Truly, the nature of our relationship with ourselves is a great predictor […]
Emotions shape our interactions, decisions, and perceptions of the world around us. Yet, navigating the realm of emotions can be a complex and perplexing endeavor, marked by the challenge of understanding not only our own emotions but also deciphering the emotional landscapes of others. What is the nature of emotions, and how do they influence […]
Comparisonitis, a modern-day affliction that plagues many of us in the age of social media and constant connectivity, is a pervasive yet subtle threat to our mental and emotional well-being. The practice of comparing ourselves to others can cast a shadow of inadequacy, discontent, and self-doubt that threatens to erode our sense of self-worth and […]
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, Lesson 10, Generosity and Gratitude: How to Take It to the Next Level. It’s the final lesson, 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, shed baggage that may […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness, Lesson 9, Happiness: How to Use Habits to Change Your Life. If you would like to start this series from the beginning, go to How to Find Happiness: 10 Lessons to Change Your Life. This week, we focus on the connections between habits and happiness. More specifically, we are […]
