The first step to learning from our mistakes is understanding that we are human and mistakes are inevitable. Rather than thinking about the “what ifs,” we should instead take steps to learn so that they don’t happen again. Here are four steps to take: 1. Accept that mistakes are useful […]
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We’ve all experienced, or are currently experiencing, being unhappy with some aspect of our lives, whether that be what we own or our experiences. Learning to be happy with what we have is ideal, but even just being content with our current situations and our paths to getting where we […]
Happy Thoughts: March 03, 2021 at 11:52AM
There are many forms of meditation out there. For some, a mediation practice is what they need to clear their minds and increase thought awareness, but it may be a workout or another activity for others. You can look up different forms of mediation, try what works for you, or […]
Happy Thoughts: February 26, 2021 at 10:44AM
Fear should never block us from getting things done unless there is an immediate danger. We don’t necessarily have to overcome our fears completely, but instead, learn to moderate them enough for us to push through. There are three approaches: 1- Think about your relationship with fear: Work on it […]
Happy Thoughts: February 24, 2021 at 10:57AM
Many of us want to get in touch with friends but just can’t find the right time. This doesn’t mean that we don’t care about our relationships; life can get busy, and as a result, our social lives become a challenge to maintain. An easy solution can be building a […]
Happy Thoughts: February 19, 2021 at 11:17AM
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 […]
Happy Thoughts: February 17, 2021 at 11:59AM
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 […]