“You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy.” Singer-song writer, Nightbirde, This from a woman who, suffering cancer, was in the last months of her life. She made this statement during her audition on … Continued
What does it mean to reach full potential? Background The idea for the blog came from recent conversations with parents and grandparents who are concerned that their kids and grandkids might not reach their full potential. Of course these discussions … Continued
Your happiness, or lack thereof, depends upon where you focus your attention. Natural tendency We humans have a natural tendency to focus on what we desire. That’s healthy; the pursuit of dreams brings joy and excitement into our lives. That … Continued
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