What can make you happier? Practicing gratitude, according to gratitude expert, Robert Emmons, PhD. His research shows that it can increase a person’s happiness by 25%. He found that grateful people experience higher levels of positive emotions such as joy, enthusiasm, love, happiness and optimism. One of the simplest ways to practice gratitude is by […]
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My Career Mistake Led to a Better Life
I have always learned from my mistakes. Right from childhood every mistake I made would either result in some sort of punishment, or people would make fun of me. It would embarrass me to the extent that I would never repeat it again. At the same time, I would find a way to correct myself. […]
16 Buddha Quotes to Awaken Your Inner Life
In our hectic and sometimes stress-filled day, focusing on our breath for a minute can calm us and create a space for introspection. As Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” When we take a conscious breath, it puts us […]
Write a Letter of Forgiveness
Is there someone in your life, now or in the past, who you can try to forgive? Forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing the person from the behavior. It means to release yourself from the hold this person has on you in the form of hurt and anger. Writing a letter to someone who has […]
Love Yourself First: 5 Ways to Practice Self-love
Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” ~Lucille Ball Life moves so fast. It’s easy to put ourselves on a back burner in favor of the to do list, but it catches up with us. We may not feel good, are […]
Shift Your Focus: How to Step Away from Distractions
By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. ~Christopher Columbus Google researchers have shown that people today have an attention span shorter than a goldfish. This appears true in a society that encourages multi-tasking, even though studies have shown that virtually no one can multi-task well. […]