December 2020

via Psychology Today by Michael Steger Out here in Northern Colorado, the fraying of our global climate has been felt in tenacious droughts, soul-shattering forest fires, and the fact that the three noticeable episodes of precipitation we've gotten since spring were all snowstorms. In September and...

via Next Big Idea Club by Jay Shetty Jay Shetty is a storyteller, podcaster, and former monk. He is on a mission to share the timeless wisdom of the world in an accessible, relevant, and practical way. Shetty has created over 400 viral videos with over...

via Thrive Global by Adrian Sullivan Self-compassion is treating yourself with unbounded care and kindness in spite of the challenges life throws at you. Having self-compassion allows you to positively move your life forward. It’s very easy to be your biggest critic and feel down when things do not...

via Psychology Today by Susan McQuillan By paying more attention to the things you get right in life, you can become more emotionally resilient and focused in spite of your struggle with anxiety or depression, according to a recent study published by the University of California, Berkley in the online journal eLife. The study looked...

via Psychology Today by Christopher Bergland "God's wisdom teaches me: When I help others, I'm really helping myself. And if we all could spread a little sunshine, all could lend a helping hand. We'd all be a little closer to the promised land." —"Spread a Little Sunshine" sung by...

via Forbes by Bryan Robinson If you’re like most people, you might not want to revisit the painful events of 2020 as we close out the year. Understandable. The pandemic has left an indelible mark on every aspect of our lives. We have lost loved...

via Forbes by Danielle Seurkamp Do you ever find yourself daydreaming, imagining how happy you will be when you get that house on the beach, when you write that last college tuition check, or when you tell your boss you’ve had it and are finally retiring?...

via Thrive Global Written by Stephanie Krubsack, Emily Porter, Bethany Lato, Co-Founders at Mudita Magazine Originating from the Sanskrit and Pali languages, mudita has no literal translation into English, but can be roughly equivalent to finding joy in the happiness of others. Deeply embedded within eastern religious traditions and a...

via Forbes by Jack Kelly We could all use a huge dose of happiness right about now. It's been nearly a year of enduring a raging pandemic, polarising politics, civil unrest, massive unemployment and fear about the future. The holiday season and the start of...