Creative Success Depends on Long View
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How Do You Put JOY Into Your Life?
Happiness is not something you buy at the mall.
This comes from within yourself.
What dreams, desires, feelings or needs of your own have you pushed aside for others?
You own your life and as you travel down your pathway you can make choices.
The [...]
You Can Be Happy Even If Your World Is Not Perfect Now
Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect, but means you have decided to look beyond your problems.
Enjoying the present moment is a habit that takes a lot of practice.
Just finding reasons to be happy benefits your future.
Did [...]
Does Praying Help?
Most of us have done a major plea to the Universe when we’re in an extreme situation.
“God, help me! I’ve lost control of the car, make me safe, make me safe…” sweating out the seconds until you are finally stopped, shaking and [...]
Podcast: Discover The ONE Thing You Were Born To Do
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Steve Olsher is America’s Reinvention Expert and author of numerous books including his latest, What Is Your WHAT? Discover the ONE Amazing Thing You Were Born To Do.
Steve has been a featured guest on ABC TV, FOX TV and CNBC.com [...]
Podcast: Taking Control Of Your Happiness
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Britt Reints is an author, speaker, and happiness advocate. Her new book, An Amateur’s Guide to the Pursuit of Happiness, uses life lessons from herself and other happiness amateurs, along with a little bit of wisdom from experts, [...]
Are You Too Busy To Enjoy Your Life? When Will You?
You’re so busy, taking care of stuff, upgrading stuff, cleaning stuff and shopping for more stuff.
But, something just does not feel right. Instead of thinking about all the things in your day and being satisfied at the end of your day, [...]
What Really Inspires You?
People achieve greatness every day.
It really doesn’t have to be a once in a lifetime event to show the magnitude of someone’s capabilities. Being great is stepping up to the plate and doing something out of the ordinary, something [...]
How To Find The Key To Your Happiness!
Could it be, that the key to happiness is to focus less on making moments last and more on making moments count?
Just a few tips on finding your keys to happiness because we all know that our keys go missing from time to time:
Try not to [...]
Happiness Is A Seagull On The Beach
I remember when I was little and on the beach at a summer cottage, I was determined to catch one of the many seagulls that were poking about along the shoreline.
To my mind, they were slow and seemingly unaware that I was just steps away from [...]
Humor: Got Some?
Humor/laughter helps us at every level of life – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and psychological.
But, don’t we already know this?
Somehow, we think that since we are adults we have to be serious, all of the time.
A good [...]
Look At The Bright Side Of Life – Even If You Don’t Want To!
Are you a positive person or one who prefers doom and gloom in life?
There are some people who always look at the bright side, no matter what is going on.
Others seem to dwell on all the things that could and may go wrong.
Yes, things can go [...]
How Bad Do You Want It? Or, Is It Too Hard To Do?
Success isn’t going to happen overnight.
If you really think so, don’t be disappointed the next morning to see that it did not happen.
There is no quick fix. There is no secret. It just takes commitment.
Sometimes, you like the [...]
Friendships Are Worth More Than Gold!
True friendships are gifts beyond measure and for most of us, real treasures for us in life.
We all deserve to have friendships that call to our hearts and souls – that push and pull us as we discover our innermost truths and strengths.
Sometimes, [...]
Getting Rid Of The “Yuckies”
I was straightening up the linen closet and found a baby blanket that my mom had given to me years ago.
It’s a blanket that my twin brother and I had in London, UK where we were born.
I teared up as I unfolded it, and let a few more tears [...]
What Does Gratitude Mean To You?
Ever thought about the power of gratitude, seriously?
We should be thankful for all that we have.
If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never have enough to be happy.
For years, I thought and read about gratitude but never [...]
My “Four Weddings And A Funeral”
Sometimes life loads you up with a flurry of events so packed together and so important to you that you can barely stop for a breath lest you miss the “this is life” intensity of it all.
This weekend I’m attending my daughter-in-law’s [...]
Ready To Give Up Some Things & See Your Happiness Explode?
All of us seem to hang onto so many things that cause us pain, stress and much soul-searching.
We need to let some things go – throw away old habits and allow ourselves to be truly happy.
Ready to go?
Give up your need to always be right. [...]
What Can We Do To Live A Successful Life?
How would you define a successful life?
Most would say it is all of your material possessions. Yet there are millions of people who live successful lives who are of modest means.
They may not be rich in the financial sense of the word, but [...]
Do You Tune In To Magical Moments?
Listening to the national news, I heard of a shooting star falling to earth and landing in a local park. I thought, “WOW, how magical is that?”
This made me think about all the little moments that felt like magic to me and how much [...]
What I Do Today Is Important
What are you doing with your life today?
Such a loaded question… and courtesy of my reading Roy Williams’ “Monday Morning Memo”, where he aims that question at the reader.
Well, I’m writing this and that’s something important [...]
Outside The Safe Zone
Are you living in the “zone?”
The zone is where everything is safe and familiar and is always the same.
How does this make you feel? Certainly, at times this makes you feel good. But, if you always stay in the safe zone, are [...]
Are You Limited By Your Imagination?
Do you agree or disagree?
I am sitting here thinking about this past year and realize I am doing things that I did not know even existed a year ago.
Think about your life for a minute. Where were you a year ago? What were you doing, and [...]
Have You Had Your Gratitude Today?
No doubt about it, gratitude is the key to a happy life.
People who cultivate gratitude get a major boost of happiness and optimism, feel more connected to other people, are better liked and have more friends, and are more likely to give help [...]
Make Your Way Down Your Path!
Do not simply walk blindly along the path you are on.
Take a moment to pause and examine with discretion and with love where the path will lead and all the choices you have made in life to get there.
If you are brave and inspired by your inner [...]
Life Is Not To Be Reasoned With
Ever tried reasoning with a two-year-old?
“Listen, if you have another cookie, you’re going to have a tummy ache, Sweetie,” to which your toddler responds, “Me, want another one,” in an even more pleading voice totally ignoring your [...]
Have You Found Your Talent?
Is talent born with you or is it made?
Actually, we are born with talent. Sometimes, it is hard for most to identify it. Could it be right under our nose and we don’t even recognize it?
Perhaps, if we listen to others when they tell [...]
Have You Lost Your Enthusiasm?
Have you ever had one of those days?
When it seems like your enthusiasm and energy has gone AWOL and you can not seem to get it back?
There is no doubt that you know you have enthusiasm when sparks fly and you get all fired up about something [...]
Do You Ever Feel Like A Juggler?
Have you ever tried to juggle some balls in the air?
One thing you learn fairly quickly is that you have to keep one eye on the balls at all times. Once the balls are in the air, you can never afford to look away. The secret to good juggling [...]
Don’t Be So Naive – NOT!
Ever been told you’re too naïve?
Webster’s Dictionary defines the word as “being marked by unaffected simplicity” and “showing lack of informed judgment”.
Having been told for many years that I’m too naïve, I have always blushed [...]
Good Friends & Best Friends
Sometimes in life it is hard to keep up with all the latest customs, like BFF, good friends and best friends.
There seems to be such a difference between them.
A good friend will tell you what you want to hear. A best friend will tell you [...]
Have You Ever Met The “Curious You?”
Curiosity makes our mind active instead of passive.
It makes our mind observant of new ideas and opens our mind to new experiences and possibilities. It most definitely brings a sense of excitement into our life.
Waking up each day excited [...]
Spring, Where Are You?
I have Spring on my mind.
How about you? About this time of year, I start to get antsy to see all the budding flowers and trees, a lot more sunshine and definitely be able to spend a lot of time outside in the fresh air.
It is fun to just [...]
Your Idea Of Happiness May Not Be Your Partner’s
“Hey, let’s go to the mall and pick up a few things,” she says.
“Na,” he replies. “I want to fix up my tools. Outside work coming up before you know it.” She drives off – a little disappointed that it’s the weekend, and [...]
Inquiring Minds Want To Know: Got Any Passion In Your Life?
Is it possible that you may be living a life of passion without even recognizing it?
You didn’t choose to like what you like, you happily discovered it. The same is true for all of our passions in life. Sometimes, our passion sneaks [...]
YOU Are Something Special!
Do you have any idea how special you are and what a blessing you are to so many other people?
You probably don’t know how many lives you touch each day just by being YOU. There are so many things you do each and every day and the best [...]
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