Becoming defensive when someone makes a negative comment towards us doesn’t change what the person said. Since the only thing we can control is our reactions, we should look internally and build our reserve of self-worth and value. This is easier said than done, but the more we work on […]
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We all want to be happy, & while many of us may be able to distract ourselves with digital screens and general busyness for a period of time, most of us will eventually find a void that we need to address. Balancing the following five areas is what will help […]
Happy Thoughts: February 12, 2021 at 10:54AM
“I can’t” focuses on defeat while “how can I?” focuses on opportunities. Whenever you find yourself saying “I can’t,” replace it with “how can I?”. There are so many opportunities to improve and accomplish things, but we tend to stop ourselves before even trying. So, before ruling out any possibilities, […]
Happy Thoughts: February 10, 2021 at 10:55AM
The vast majority of successful people have spent an incredible amount of time working toward their accomplishments. When we call them lucky (or they call themselves lucky), it robs them of the effort they put into reaching their goals. “Luck” is hard work, which then leads to opportunities. However, working […]
Happy Thoughts: February 05, 2021 at 04:01PM
The idea of habit cycling is to intentionally introduce small interruptions into our daily routines. Because most of us don’t revisit our habits unless they are causing a significant reduction in our happiness, we don’t truly know how they impact us. By even slightly altering a habit, you’d be surprised […]
Happy Thoughts: February 03, 2021 at 12:43PM
The distinction between goals & habits can help us better structure how we work toward our accomplishments. Goals tend to be broken down into a series of specific, actionable steps that, when completed, so is the goal. A habit, on the other hand, is something we do so frequently it […]
Happy Thoughts: January 29, 2021 at 10:02AM
Thought spirals usually start with one problem or negative thought that’s relatively tame, but that brief moment of uncertainty opens the doorway for more thoughts. It can be difficult to pull yourself out of the negativity when you’re at the bottom of a spiral, but a few things can help. […]
Happy Thoughts: January 27, 2021 at 01:05PM
Exciting news! My book is now available for pre-order on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions. For a limited time, the e-book is $0.99 so don’t miss out on that! Link is in the bio 🙂 Here’s a little bit about why I wrote “Mindscaping”: Most people haphazardly chase happiness, […]
Happy Thoughts: January 21, 2021 at 03:15PM
While there can be legitimate excuses for not getting something done, saying we tried is often used as a first-line cop-out to avoid work we should have already done. Trying in most circumstances isn’t enough. We need to be realistic and honest with ourselves about how much effort we are […]
Happy Thoughts: January 20, 2021 at 12:56PM
Being comfortable is never a bad thing, but if what we’re doing with our lives doesn’t align with what we want to do, then it’s time to reflect. If there’s something you want to accomplish, like starting your own business, for example, but you’re still doing a job you don’t […]