April 2021

Gratitude Is A Key To Happiness: 4 Reasons Why

via Forbes by Tracy Bower Happiness can seem illusive sometimes, especially during hard times. But there’s a surprisingly accessible pathway to contentment, joy and positivity: gratitude. Studies demonstrate gratitude is associated with all kinds of goodies like life satisfaction, health, wellbeing and happiness. It’s logical there should...

30 April, 2021

There’s No “Right” Way to Do Self-Care

via the Harvard Business Review by Alyssa F Westring Summary.    Finding time to take care of your mind and body can feel impossible. But the answer isn’t a better workout routine or sleep app. It’s changing your mindset. By challenging your assumptions about self-care, you can find...

29 April, 2021

Happiness Comes From Making Others Feel Good Rather Than Ourselves, According To A New Study

via Forbes by Mark Travers Martin Luther King Jr. once said the “surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.” New research published by a team of psychologists at the University of Missouri-Columbia suggests that King’s words are as true today as they were a...

28 April, 2021

Don’t Wish for Happiness. Work for It.

via the Atlantic by Arthur C Brooks n his 1851 work American Notebooks, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote, “Happiness in this world, when it comes, comes incidentally. Make it the object of pursuit, and it leads us a wild-goose chase, and is never attained.” This is basically a...

28 April, 2021

4 proven habits you can cultivate to deal with fear and anxiety

via FastCompany by Brendan Keegan Sales, bonuses, negotiations. Promotions, collaborations, performance indicators, and reviews. Uncertainty runs rampant in the workplace, and that’s never been more true than in the wake of a global pandemic that’s affected virtually every business in every industry. Will your new...

27 April, 2021

10 Questions That Will Lead You to a Life of Joy

via Thrive Global by Alyson DeMaso According to the Webster dictionary,  joy is described as ‘the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires.’ Joy has long been the subject of great philosophers and remains as elusive...

27 April, 2021

6 Perspectives From Joyful People

via Thrive Global by Bailey King Success looks different for everyone. For a CEO, success may mean increasing revenue, hiring more employees, and being recognized by prominent companies in the industry. For a mom, success may look like having intentional time with every child, creating nourishing...

26 April, 2021

5 Things You Should Do First Thing In The Morning To Be Happier All Day

via the Huffington Post by Catherine Pearson Mornings can be rough for many people who tend to feel sleepy pretty regularly, which in turn makes them report feeling irritable a lot of the time. And yes, it’s hard to feel cheery when you’re overtired and stressed — much of...

26 April, 2021

3 Happiness Tips From This Year’s World Happiness Report

via Psychology Today by Mark Travers KEY POINTS Living in a caring society tends to make people happier than making more money.Having a job is a key contributor to happiness.A sense of belonging, flexibility, and purpose at work were especially beneficial for psychological well-being. Source: Rawpixel / Pxhere Each...

23 April, 2021

9 Scientifically-Backed Ways To Stop Worrying

via Thrive Global by Adrian Nita One of the most dangerous emotions we experience is “worry,” which we all deal with. Scientifically worrying is proven to harm us in many ways. Worry hurts us emotionally, physically, and mentally. Worry takes many different forms, and we...

23 April, 2021