Category Archives: Happiness

“I can’t wait to go on a vacation!”

Posted on Monday, May 6, 2013 by Alison

Research shows that most of the pleasure derived from traveling is experienced in the planning and anticipation of the trip.* Planning a vacation involves imagining what you will feel like on the trip—whether relaxed and romantic, adventuresome and athletic, or … Continue reading →

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Live and Improve Every Moment
“Life is a drag.”

Posted on Friday, January 4, 2013 by Alison

Life is made up of many more ordinary moments than extraordinary ones, like working at the computer, going to the store, or sitting in traffic. Yet, brain research shows that happiness is related more to your state of mind than … Continue reading →

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“I fear something bad is going to happen. It feels like the end of the world.”

Posted on Friday, December 21, 2012 by Alison

Anxiety is part of being human. Yet most people feel uncomfortable with anxiety; so they tend to attach it to something external to make sense of it. Freud pointed out that free-floating anxiety often gets attributed to objects or situations, … Continue reading →

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Fear and Panic:
“If I don’t keep on top of everything, I don’t know what will happen.”

Posted on Friday, August 3, 2012 by Alison

Being organized, dependable, and creative in planning for the future are wonderful qualities that allow you to create beauty and order in the home, your finances, and most areas of life. Responsible people generally strive to achieve security, harmony, and … Continue reading →

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Living the Life you Desire:
“Why me? Everything would be different, if only….”

Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 by Alison

Sometimes we impulsively focus on the negative, perpetuating our view of ourselves as victims lacking influence over our own life and attitude. Sometimes we rush through life without any awareness of how those around us and we ourselves are feeling. … Continue reading →

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Letting go of things:
“It’s hard to discard things that have personal meaning to me.”

Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 by Alison

We are often weighed down by the things we accumulate – gifts, mementos, and even furniture gifted to us by loved ones and relatives. We feel that throwing out or giving things to the Good Will would be an offense … Continue reading →

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Happiness:
“We must have a terrible marriage because I’m so unhappy.”

Posted on Friday, March 23, 2012 by Alison

When you’re unhappy, you tend to target those closest to you. When you feel depressed and anxious, it’s easy to conclude that your marriage (or work or the place you live) is undesirable and a failure. The assumption is that … Continue reading →

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Mindful Indulgence:
“I should have never had those three desserts! NO DESSERT for the rest of my life!”

Posted on Friday, March 16, 2012 by Alison

Where’s the enjoyment when we swing between gluttony and self-denial? Self-Discipline or Self-Denial? Self-discipline and controlling your impulses are two of the keys to a balanced and happy life. Yet, self-deprivation can cause undue suffering and a grim existence. Excessive … Continue reading →

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