As we enter another new year, it is a good time to consider how we think about the future. Even if you are normally optimistic, getting caught up in daily challenges and seeing the world through negativism and pessimism is easy. Build your level of optimism in this week’s blog.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that spending a lot of time with people, even those you love, often prompts irritation, impatience, and boredom? Find tactics for appreciation of your loved ones.
Read MoreRecent research shows that relationships are critically important to our well-being and happiness. To be happier, we need to focus on the quality of our relationships. Read more about the tactics for joy here.
Read MoreMost dictionaries define gratitude as the quality of being thankful and a readiness to show appreciation. Appreciation is recognizing the actions or good in someone or something. While these definitions somewhat overlap, our feelings of gratitude may lead to appreciation. Here’s the takeaway…
Read MoreOur brains scan for and notice negativity without conscious thought. Today, however, it is possible to rewire our brains for positivity vs. negativity. A gratitude practice is an effective way for us to do this. It works because the more you practice gratitude, the more you strengthen the brain’s neural circuits for gratitude. Here’s what gratitude does to your brain…
Read MoreWhen we use our gratitude practice to ignore our feelings or justify an awful experience, “because at least I’m not as bad off as someone else,” it can be destructive to our well-being. Here are a few signs that your gratitude practice is off track.
Read MoreGratitude is a feeling of appreciation for what brings us joy, inspiration, meaning, and purpose. Feelings of appreciation arise from a wide range of sources, however, research suggests that consciously giving thanks can profoundly affect our well-being and relationships. The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal have been researched extensively. Some of the key benefits are…
Read MoreWhat gives us meaning and purpose in our lives are the relationships we have with others. However, some relationships are no longer supportive or nourishing. Some may be draining or even toxic. Not all relationships are meant to be forever. Life is too short to spend time with people that don’t build you up and make you happy. Here’s some ideas on what to do…
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