Neuroscientists studies show that your smile benefits you in multiple ways. Smiling releases chemicals into your system that lessen stress, lessen pain and serve as an antidepressant. All of that in addition to helping you feel happy. Your smile has … Continued
Has the phrase “Happy to help” lost its meaning? It’s a phrase we often use when someone thanks us for the kindness we extended to them. Yet I believe that it has been used so often that it has lost … Continued
Are you confident enough to choose happiness? Implicit in that question is the presumption that confidence is essential for happiness. Is that true? Let’s find out. Confidently Handling Emotion Like everything else in life, emotions have the potential to be … Continued
This season of Thanksgiving reminded me of the messages from two different sources that highlight the connection between gratitude and happiness. Sources The first source is my dear friend, Cathy Sexton. Cathy experienced several consecutive years of family health issues … Continued
The difference between want and need is much larger than most of us imagine and it’s impact on our happiness is huge. Need Need implies imperative. It’s imperative that we have food and water to survive. It’s imperative that we … Continued
The late James Garner, when asked how he wanted to be remembered, said “With a smile.” I’m sure that simple message brought a smile to your face. Who among us doesn’t want to be remembered that way. The question is … Continued