5 WAYS TO CREATE MORE HAPPINESS IN YOUR LIFE

5 WAYS TO CREATE MORE HAPPINESS IN YOUR LIFE

Do you know someone who seems happy all the time? Do you think this person is just naturally happy or has a charmed life? The truth is, this person has suffered as much as any of us have. Happy people make choices to think and behave in a positive way. They choose to...
HOW JOURNALING CAN HELP WITH DEPRESSION

HOW JOURNALING CAN HELP WITH DEPRESSION

If you have ever experienced depression, you may feel worried, sad, or listless. Your mind may race with negative thoughts. Perhaps you just feel like you are in a fog, confused and directionless as you go about your daily activities. The stronger depression becomes,...
THE BENEFITS OF BEING GRATEFUL

THE BENEFITS OF BEING GRATEFUL

Gratitude can be developed so that it is felt more strongly and easily in your life. Living with more gratitude allows other benefits to occur naturally. For example, you may find yourself becoming more empathetic, so that you can see things more easily from another...
REDUCING PERFECTIONISM FOR A HAPPIER LIFE

REDUCING PERFECTIONISM FOR A HAPPIER LIFE

Do you feel a strong need for things to go smoothly? Do you have trouble letting go when things don’t work out as you had hoped or expected? If so, you may be experiencing perfectionism. Whether you proudly wear the badge of “perfectionist”, have a bit of anxiety...
PRACTICING SELF CARE THROUGH CREATIVITY

PRACTICING SELF CARE THROUGH CREATIVITY

For many people, walking, yoga, or meditating are great go-to self-care activities. For others, it’s getting together with good friends for a healthy meal and some laughs. Any activity that feels good, addresses health and wellness, and can be done in a relaxed way...
REFLECTING POSITIVELY ON NEGATIVE THINKING

REFLECTING POSITIVELY ON NEGATIVE THINKING

Have you ever tried to stop thinking? It’s impossible to do, right? All day long, thoughts just bubble up and then get replaced by more thoughts. Some are good thoughts; some are bad thoughts. Some are happy thoughts; some thoughts are angry, confused, or sad. It’s a...