11 Happiness Boosters You Need to Try Now because happiness begins on the inside. “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” -Dalai Lama And while there’s no magic key to happiness, the following tips can boost your happiness levels while you’re doing the deeper internal work toward creating a relationship with […]
Knowing the truth about depression may change your life. Really. Our society has it all wrong about depression. There are 3 giant myths “out there” about depression and suicide…and I’m here to set the record straight. Myth #1: The majority of suicides and suicide attempts happen in the winter. WRONG! ALL WRONG! I’m not sure […]
How do you know if you are depressed? Have you ever felt like you’re wearing invisible sunglasses and a commercial vacuum just sucked out every ounce of energy and joy from every cell of your body for days, weeks or even months on end? If you answered yes to this question, which based on the […]
There’s no such thing as “getting rid of fear” just like there’s no such thing “getting rid of having feelings” (learn more about the value of fully feeling your feelings HERE). You are human, therefore you have fear. You are stuck with fear, but it doesn’t have to own you. In fact, fear can be a […]
Do you ever experience a post-holiday depression or emotional hangover? This year, maybe the holidays met your expectations, exceeded them or depleted you. Whether you’re a lover of the holiday season or you thrash through it painfully, you may experience a dark-mood day or dark-mood week that follows the end of the season. This is […]
It’s never too late to have fun in life. It was recess and the game was Capture the Flag. My big brother was in the sixth grade, and I was a few years behind in second grade. Usually, only the older kids played, but this time my big brother invited me to join his team. […]
We all know that our mood can affect your perspective. Knowing this fact and knowing what to do about it is a whole different story. I love this 3.5 minute video, based on the Growth Model from Carol Dweck. The video simply explains why it’s sometimes hard for us to shift our perspective. The video also confirms that it takes […]
Moving through the blues. Are these cold, short days getting into your body and making you feel a little slower than usual, a little more down than usual, or a little less motivated? Weather and sunlight can have a profound impact on your physical body as well as your mind. So, what can we do […]