Model Children? Maybe Not.
Do you know any parents who are determined to raise model children? Let’s hope not, because sometimes, a model child i...Read More »
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A Bit More on Happiness
Has anyone ever told you it was wrong to feel proud of yourself or to be too happy? In light of all that we have learned...Read More »
The Intersection of Only and Forever – Part 1
For the past couple of days, we delved into how the ancient Greeks – Plato in particular – looked at the subject of ...Read More »
In Search of Happiness – Part 2
Today, we continue our examination of happiness. Yesterday, we got an overview of the Greek philosopher Plato’s first ...Read More »
In Search of Happiness – Part 1
Human beings have been grappling with the concept of happiness since, well, the beginning. Once we could put a name to t...Read More »
The Idea of Being Emotionally Free
A lot of us grew up with the notion that we are free people, able to choose where we live, what we do for a living, and ...Read More »
The Life We Learn With
Over the years, it’s become somewhat of a cliché to “get in touch with” our inner child. It’s giving ourselves ...Read More »
Keeping Control Over Your Life
What does a sense of having control over your life have to do with successful aging?
When we enter this later phase o...Read More »
The Opportunity to Grow
To some extent, each of us is affected by the environment around us. But, when our happiness depends on what goes on aro...Read More »
A Matter of Attitude
Did you know that the secret to success could be summed up in one word? No? Well, read on.
For five decades, we at Th...Read More »
Learning to Use Adversity to Grow
Is there anything good about bad times? It is very difficult to look at the massive destruction in the wake of earthquak...Read More »
Defining Happiness for You
Everyone wants to be happy, but not everyone knows how to go about getting there. Today, let’s talk about a couple of ...Read More »
Reflected Behaviors
Have you heard it said, that the things you see and dislike in others are things you probably dislike about yourself?
...Read More »
Give Up on the Facade
It has been said that people can get used to almost anything. If it happens gradually over time and in small enough incr...Read More »
Guides for Your Personal Journey
Who do you listen to? Who do you allow to guide your growth and development? Today, let's talk about the value of good g...Read More »
The Strength of a Sugar Pill
What does the sugar pill have in common with potential? More than you might think. Read on.
A placebo, sometimes call...Read More »
Reinforcing Relationships
Have you hugged your kids today? This isn’t just “bumper sticker” philosophy. Dr. Martin Seligman includes Relatio...Read More »
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Finding What You Already Have – The Power of Belief
Have you ever thought of “The Wizard of Oz” as a story about the power of beliefs? With the holidays fast approachin...Read More »
Flavoring the Day Ahead
Do you know that the words you use are not only a reflection of your attitudes, but that the words you choose can also c...Read More »
Creating Our ‘A-Game’
If you are interested in pursuing personal growth, does this necessarily mean you are a selfish person? Not necessarily,...Read More »
The Importance of Is-ness
Have you ever heard of the concept of “is-ness?”
“Is-ness” is not a term that you are likely to see in a tex...Read More »
Banning Self Judgment
There is no better way to assure an ample supply of pain in your life than the destructive habit of self-blame. It damag...Read More »
Smile and Change the World
From a sign in a store window: “Let Your Smile Change the World. Don’t Let the World Change Your Smile.” A sage pi...Read More »
Valuable and Worthwhile
There was an interesting past article from Harvard Biz Review – “Stop Underestimating Your Own Influence.” It bega...Read More »
Banishing Shame
There is a strong, direct relationship between low self-esteem and shame. Today, let's explore this relationship.
We ...Read More »