When completing a task, a project, sometimes it doesn't feel as satisfying, it feels exhausting! And even though it’s successfully completed, we keep spotting what's missing. Is being a perfectionist, being too self-critical, expecting too much from yourself draining your energy and happiness? The next time...
Apparently, there is no nourishment like happiness! So are you nourishing yourself with happiness? Here are 3 ways to nourish yourself with happiness, everyday: 1) Feed yourself a dose of laughter (a good joke or a funny video clip) 2) Engage in one activity that makes you happy...
Life's challenges are like house guests, they arrive and at some point they will leave. But you would never let the guests leave with your valuables, would you? In the same way, when challenges leave, don't let them take away your happiness, it’s your most valuable...
Whether it's a cup of tea, a sunny day, eating chocolate, clean sheets or seeing a sunset, it's the simple pleasures in life that bring the most happiness. Yet often, it's easy to take them for granted, so, a) appreciate and be grateful for life’s simple pleasures,...
Do you often make decisions and behave in ways you think will please others? Well, it's impossible to please all of the people all of the time. So, if you are being a people pleaser, you are most likely undermining your needs and happiness. To stop...
Are you chasing the perfect job, the perfect partner, the perfect picture, the perfect life? Well, we live in a world of flaws, and life just isn’t perfect. Acknowledge life’s imperfections. And as one of the current ad campaign says, “Go With the Flaw.” Do this...
Dwelling on the past isn't always healthy or wise, living in the present is. But sometimes delving into the past to pull out a happy memory can be wise and healthy. Revisit a cherished memory, recall a momentous moment and revel in the past. Unpack the...
Switch your mindset to gratitude. Because gratitude keeps you focused on what's good, instead of what isn't. And as you focus on the positive, your appreciation will grow, and as appreciation grows, happiness flows. Gratitude shifts your attitude. So, find something to be grateful for every...
Happiness often feels elusive. The more you chase after it, the more it seems out of reach. And, when you do catch up with it, it feels fleeting. Maybe, drop the chase, relax and settle down for a moment, and happiness will most likely find you,...
We want to please as many people as we can. But it’s almost impossible to please everyone. And if we're always trying to avoid offending or annoying others just to please them then we’re most likely undermining our own happiness and effectiveness. Be mindful of people’s...
