gratitude Tag

Look for tiny moments of joy and gratitude in the little things. Look for that sense of achievement and accomplishment in each positive step you take. Look for any experiences of connection and growth, no matter how fleeting. Happiness may not be nearly as elusive as it seems...

Happiness need not be complicated. Be good, and do good, eat well and move often. Be grateful for what you have, and give to others when you can. Be kind. Always be kind. And that includes being kind to yourself. Oh, and don't forget to dance a little...

There are so many great articles floating around at the moment designed to help you enjoy a happier and better 2016. Many touch directly or at least indirectly on happiness, and many include gratitude and mindfulness. Here's another good one well worth reading via the...

via Tiny Buddha By Lori Deschene “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” ~Melody Beattie My title was a little misleading, at least based on my personal beliefs. I don’t believe the world fits neatly into some massive yin yang with...

by Melissa Dahl from the Science of Us About halfway through “The Suitcase” — one of the most well-known and well-loved episodes of Mad Men — Peggy is near tears, upset with Don because she feels like he’s always overlooking her efforts and abilities. He never...

by Melissa Stephenson from Huffington Post In our fast-paced, competitive culture, we tend to notice and worry about what's lacking in our lives. Because of our drive to succeed, we focus on what stands in our way. We tune in to the things we don't have...

A guest post from Lianne O'Brian Weaver (of Beam Holistic in the UK) As a teacher and therapist, I constantly work with people who find themselves in very unhappy situations. When I talk to them, I pay a lot of attention not just to what they...

Two of the simplest but most powerful promoters of happiness that I've discovered and practised over recent years are gratitude and mindfulness.  Put the two together...

Our friends over in North America have recently celebrated Thanksgiving but the process of giving thanks is something we could all benefit from each and every day.  Gratitude and appreciation contribute significantly and positively to happiness and health. If this is something of interest to you...