Tag Archives: happy

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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Creating a better relationship:
“You don’t know what you’re talking about!”

Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Alison

So what I really meant was… “Would you explain that again? I’d like to understand what you mean.” The way you treat another person has tremendous impact on the type of relationship you are creating and on who you are … 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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Mild Depression and the Blues: “You should be happy! Look at the bright side!”

Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 by Alison

While optimism tends to attract happier states of mind, we should avoid being judgmental toward those living through darker moods. It’s important to ask if a friend needs help or wants to talk about problems. Yet simply being there can … Continue reading →

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“How can I be happy when she’s not?”

Posted on Thursday, April 7, 2011 by Alison

If misery loves company, what does happiness do? It turns out that happiness is infectious, at least between married to each other. Recent research shows that married men are significantly more satisfied with their lives when their wives are happy … Continue reading →

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