New Year’s resolutions are often broken by the first quarter of the year. We tend to set lofty goals only to fall short within the first month or two. This year, why not try a different approach? Try a word or a phrase of your choosing that is like your…
Tag: positive psychology
Connection: One Easy Step To Enjoy Your Loved Ones Even More!
During the holidays our desire to connect with our friends and family may be even greater than other times in the year. A helpful tip to improve your chances for a meaningful interaction is to recall what you appreciate about each person with whom you will be visiting. Starting about…
Embracing Emotion
The only way through something is through it. When we try to avoid addressing situations, especially difficult ones, they tend to come back allowing us the gift of the experience. When it comes to emotions it seems that when we focus on them, they become bigger. For instance, if I…
Spice in Life
Spices in our food make the dish more pleasurable. Spices add depth to the flavors and thus to the enjoyment of our sustenance. Even a simple addition, such as salt, can really make the difference between edible and delicious food. Spice in our lives can do the same thing. I…
Doing Our Best
Each day we are different from the day before. We can even fluctuate throughout the day. This fact is often overlooked when we have expectations of ourselves and others. Take for example, our energy level. Our energy and mental acuity often fluctuate based on sleep, nutrition, wellness, and emotions. Some…
Discomfort to Empowerment in Six Easy Steps
It would sure be great if we didn’t have to struggle with anything, or would it? Everything doesn’t go our way all the time. There are situations that challenge us to accept what is and move forward in a way that represents our best self. When we find that things…
Changing the Story
Our lives are forever in flux. Each day brings about new and interesting adventures, experiences and sometimes challenges. This is true for all of us so why are some people happier and less affected by adversity. Positive Psychology research suggests it is the story we tell ourselves that determines our…
For or Against
We all need others to support us. Sometimes, that “support” comes in the form of advice on what to do. “If Suzie would only do what I think she should do, she would be much better off”, said Grandma. When Suzie doesn’t follow Grandma’s advice and is still suffering, Grandma…
Make A Move
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Lao Tzu At face value this quote is logical and simple yet when applied to life, the interpretation embodies so much more. We humans are storytellers. We can imagine amazing things in our lives; an exotic vacation, a fantastic…
Checking In
The leaves are starting to change, the days are getting shorter, the air is getting cooler; all signs Fall is coming. This is a nice time to reflect upon the year, thus far. How is your year going? Now may be a good time to take inventory in two different…