The excitement of the holidays is winding down, and we are back to our regular routine. It’s about now when we find that we aren’t as motivated by what’s ahead and might feel slightly down. Discover underlying reasons and tactics to make change in this week’s blog.
Read MoreFor many of us, this is a special time of the year. So much so that we think of it as a season of joy because joy involves changing how we engage in the world. Find out how this feeling of joy is related to Maslow’s 1964 concept of peak experiences in this week’s blog.
Read MoreMost people in the U.S. think of Thanksgiving as the official launch of the busy holiday season. This week, we are jolted into the reality that the year is ending, and we have too much to do. Find the gratitude tactics to help you cope in this week’s blog.
Read MoreIn an overview of studies on happiness, Sonja Lyubomirsky found that we control at least 40% of our happiness through our focus and choices (Lyubomirsky, 2013). We now know we can raise our happiness by cultivating positive emotions such as love, kindness, compassion, gratitude, hope, and inspiration. Here are some science-based ways to boost your happiness and well-being.
Read MoreWhat does joy mean? How is it different from other emotions? And how can we cultivate more of it in our lives, not just during the holiday season, but anytime? Read more in this week’s blog…
Read MoreThis is my favorite time of the year. I like everything about it. But what I like most is how everyone is just a little bit more cheery and kind. However, this year I've noticed a difference. We are a lot less kind, maybe even impatient with others. No question, there’s good reason to feel a little sad and disappointed as the pandemic rages. However, we have a lot more control over our level of happiness than we may believe.
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