via Psychology Today by Tracy S Hutchinson The COVID-19 global pandemic and the systemic ramifications are not only unprecedented but harrowing. We are all adjusting to new realities and grieving the loss of old ones. All of us are simply trying to manage our daily lives taking...
via Inc.com by Marcel Schwantes Social distancing has disrupted how we conduct work and brought immense upheaval to our way of life. It has raised anxiety and stress levels to new heights for most people. It also has stretched others to reinvent themselves and, out of necessity, explore possibilities they hadn't imagined a month ago. Whichever camp you find yourself...
Social or physical distancing, home isolation, Coronavirus or any of the related challenges need not stop us from taking care of our mental health or from enjoying positive emotions like happiness. In fact, doing all we can to take care of our mental health and...
We might not be able to travel at the moment, but we can still read about and learn from other cultures. And this great article provides some great tips for happiness from Japan...
Emotional intelligence has always been positively related to happiness. The ability to recognise and manage one's own emotions; combined with the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to other's emotions is, not surprisingly, very closely connected to good quality relationships, good mental health, and positive...
Feeling happy? Great. Not finding any happiness at the moment? Fine. Happiness; sadness; anxious; grieving ...
Many of us struggle with racing and ruminating minds. That's pretty normal, really. But it's also not always conducive to happiness and calm. It's obviously OK to think; thinking is good. But overthinking can undermine our happiness and other positive emotions including, even, satisfaction and...
It's hard to be happy if you're stressed and anxious. Happiness isn't about NOT feeling; happiness is about accepting all emotions; but happiness requires the ability to manage at least most of your emotions at least most of the time. So for those seeking more...
via the Atlantic by Arthur C Brooks t seems strange to launch a column on happiness during a pandemic. The timing is, well, awkward, isn’t it? Maybe not. We’re stuck at home; our lives on COVID time have slowed to a near halt. This creates all sorts of obvious inconveniences,...
Is now the time for happiness? Maybe; maybe not. Is now the time to just get through each day; one day at a time? Maybe Is now the time to learn and grow and better your life? Sure, if you can Happiness, self-development, growth and improvement are...