Happiness

Key Strategies to Shift Your Mindset Towards Positive Thinking

Key Strategies to Shift Your Mindset Towards Positive Thinking

Ready to Think More Positively? If you were forced to choose one outcome over another, which of the following would you select: to be stressed out or to be joyful and happy? Silly question, eh? I’m betting you would choose to be happy. We strive for happiness because of the good feelings that happy, joyful experiences give us. Despite our best efforts, carving out or tuning into our happiness is sometimes tough. Life is often hectic, and it isn’t always fun. Getting ready to go to work may fill you with dread if you don’t…

Simple Exercises to Enhance Your Joy Every Day

Simple Exercises to Enhance Your Joy Every Day

Make Happiness a Daily Habit: Simple Tips for Joyful Living On February 2, 2022, CNN published a blog post titled “American Happiness Hits Record Lows.” It reported the results of a Gallup poll, which showed that only 4 out of every 10 adults were satisfied with their lives. More recent research shows similar findings in other countries as well. Time isn’t guaranteed to us, so doesn’t it make sense to spend as much time as you can happy rather than stressed out, frustrated, filled with self-doubt, and a poor self-image? The following tips or “exercises”…

Ready to Conquer those Obstacles to Your Joy?

Ready to Conquer those Obstacles to Your Joy?

Overcoming Obstacles to Joy   In life, we all encounter obstacles that can hinder our ability to experience joy to the fullest. These challenges can take various forms, from personal setbacks to external circumstances. However, the journey toward lasting happiness often involves overcoming these obstacles, learning from them, and finding ways to rediscover and embrace the joy within us and our surroundings. Let’s delve into the strategies and mindset shifts that can help us triumph over the barriers to joy. 1 – Recognize Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness The idea that more money equals happiness is…

Elevate Your Happiness: 10 Tips to Cultivate More Happiness

Elevate Your Happiness: 10 Tips to Cultivate More Happiness

Get ready to boost your mood! If you’ve been following me for a while, I’m sure you’ve noticed that I’ve been writing a lot about happiness in many of the previous Mind Matters enews and blogposts. It’s a topic I’m very passionate about and I want to continue to share more ways to support you in cultivating more happiness your life. 10 Tips to Cultivate More Happiness, aims to help you find your way to embracing more joy and happiness in your life. As I’ve written about before, happiness doesn’t have to mean you have…

Nurturing Your Inner Compass: A Personal Values Exercise

Nurturing Your Inner Compass: A Personal Values Exercise

In the pursuit of happiness, understanding our personal values is paramount. These values, forged by our experiences and aspirations, serve as the cornerstone of our identity. They shape our decisions, guide our actions, and ultimately define the path we tread. To embark on this journey of self-discovery, here’s a reflective exercise that can help. First: Get some paper and a pen. Now, find a quiet space, free from distractions, and take a few moments to center yourself. Close your eyes. Take a few slow deep belly breaths, relaxing into this reflective time. Allow your mind…

Unveiling the Path to Happiness: Exploring Personal Values

Unveiling the Path to Happiness: Exploring Personal Values

In a previous enews/blog,  I briefly wrote about how reflecting on and understanding our values, is an important piece when choosing the path of happiness. Our values, like a guiding light, can illuminate our way to a more fulfilled life. When our actions and behaviors align with them, we find ourselves in harmony with our authentic selves, paving the way to our joy and happiness. Conversely, straying from these guiding principles can obscure our happiness, leaving us adrift in a sea of uncertainty. Knowing and understanding our values can help us make important life decisions,…

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