Change is never easy. Yet, many of us let days, months, or years of discomfort go by because the change seems too hard. We keep jobs we don’t like, stay with partners we’re not interested in, or keep abusing our bodies even as we feel the ill effects. It takes […]
Much of the world is out of our control. Focusing on it in a way we’re stuck wishing things were different doesn’t produce any change, only frustration. We can only control certain aspects of life. Working through our relationship and reactions to external events gives us much more power in […]
Happy Thoughts: August 01, 2020 at 12:04PM
It’s easy to underestimate our influence in social interactions. Sure, we’re reacting to how others are acting, but they’re also reacting to us. That means our actions and intentions make a difference. If we’re not intentional about them, we may be sending signal we don’t mean to. What energy do […]
Happy Thoughts: July 30, 2020 at 06:02PM
Not everything can be taken at face value. Some sources are more reliable than others. With a deluge of information available on the internet, it’s important to know which sources are useful and which are unreliable. For almost any idea, you can find supporters of all angles. The important part […]
Happy Thoughts: July 26, 2020 at 12:30PM
Self-talk matters. The way we treat ourselves has huge impacts on the actions we take and the quality of our experiences. Even more important is our relationship with our self-talk. Do we identify as the thoughts or see them simply as thoughts? Are they useful or demeaning? Do we always […]
Happy Thoughts: July 24, 2020 at 12:46PM
Most of us must work for an income to pay bills and other expenses. There are, however, countless ways to make an income. Some require high effort, some create large rewards, and some are a mix, or neither. Since we’ll generally spend such a large amount of time making money, […]
Happy Thoughts: July 22, 2020 at 12:20PM
Every day we have the option to take countless paths. We can do just about anything. Yet, we tend to do similar things. We need to pay bills, so we go to work. An interesting article pops up on our phone so we read it. Is that a good use […]
Happy Thoughts: July 20, 2020 at 05:46PM
Eating Healthier: Food Swapping – Healthy Food Swaps In this video we talk about a simple strategy for eating healthier. Avoid the fast diets and crashes by simply picking one food you know is unhealthy and swapping it out for something better. Do this for a week or two then […]
Eating Healthier: Food Swapping – Healthy Food Swaps
Feeling lonely often occurs when no one else is around, and there is something to be said for physical presence, however, the feeling is rooted in not feeling connected. That’s why you can feel lonely even when others are around. To combat this feeling, we don’t necessarily need to get […]
Happy Thoughts: July 18, 2020 at 02:31PM
Knowing what we actually care about is important for sustaining effort and motivation. Otherwise, we can end up trapped in projects, jobs, or situations, where we’re obligated to invest a huge level of effort into unsatisfying avenues. This leads to burnout and disengagement. What causes speak to your heart? #social […]