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161. Thanksgiving: Gratitude and Happiness - 3 Levels By Edi Sowers
     With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time for a check-up to see how our hearts are doing – and I don’t mean cardio-vascular health. I’m talking about the condition of our gratitude heart.The level of gratitude we practice on a regular basis has a direct and specific correlation to our level of contentment and happiness.Take a look at the 3 levels of gratitude to determine your current condition, and decide what steps you can take to …



162. Happiness - Not Something To Pursue By David Butcher
     Perhaps the most sought after thing in the world is happiness. Our constitution even provides freedom for the pursuit of happiness. People seek out many things in that pursuit . . . power, money, love, sex, food, etc.Happiness is not something to pursue. It’s a decision we make for ourselves. Will Rogers may have said it best. He said, “Most folks are about as happy as they decide to be!“ You have to decide to be happy. You may be amazed h…



163. Quick Steps On Being Happier By Ed Smith
     Want to be happier?Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker, author and TV show host, who specializes in quick tips on how to move your life ahead even faster, offers the following advice.First, make a choice that you are going to look for the positive in everything you do and expect positive things to come your way.Next, each day make a written list of all the things you are grateful for. Then, force yourself to laugh for at least 3 minutes stra…



164. Happiness. It's Between Our Ears! By John Payne
     Happiness is something we all seek, yet few of us find-Some search for it an acquiring material possessions-Some search for it in experiencing pleasant sensations-Some search for it in seeking the approval of others-Some search for it in the exercising of power-Some search for it in the love of money-Some search for it in the quest for successYes, Happiness is something we all seek, and yet for most it is something that comes, then slips away, …



165. Inevitable Changes and Changeless Connections By Steve Brunkhorst
     Sometimes change is pleasant. A child is born. A new career begins. A goal is accomplished. At other times, a difficult transition brings tough but necessary growing pains.As we saw on September 11, 2001, change can also be tragic, devastating, and senseless. Yet we slowly heal without forgetting the special people lost or the value they brought to our lives.In his book, "Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes", William Bridges pointed out…



166. Inner Peace By Annette Colby
     Are you content and at inner peace?Or are you insecure and filled with worry?Imagine your life with more inner peace. Imagine it as fully as you can. Would you feel better about yourself and your life? Your answer may be a resounding yes, but it’s not always clear how to obtain this inner peace. How do we gain inner peace when things are seemingly not going our way? Many famous saints, sages, prophets and philosophers like Jesus, the Buddha…



167. Ways to Bring Play into Your Life By Jenny Ward
     1. roll around in the grass, and don’t brush the grass off.2. drive/walk a different way to work, or wherever you usually go.3. wear glitter underneath your work clothes.4. wear a bright orange tie.5. smell a flower fully, and thank it for its beauty.6. smile at stranger.7. go thru the children’s aisle in any store and imagine what toy you’d love to play with.8. buy that toy.9. do kart-wheels.10. say yes when you would say no.11. say no when yo…



168. The Personal Cost of Shyness By Kare Anderson
     Has someone nearby been sending you emails rather than calling or meeting you face-to-face? When you do get together, does she or he stand back, avoid holding eye contact, or speaking up?While there are many possible reasons for their behavior, that person may, in fact, be a victim of what has become “the third most prevalent psychiatric disorder” according to Dr. Lynne Henderson, a director of The Shyness Clinic. Yes, shyness.Along with D…



169. How To Achieve Absolute Happiness By Winston Saga
     Everyone wants to be happy. When you decide to be happy you are opening the door to love and inner peace. Many people are ready to spent millions of dollars to find happiness. Some of the affluent people in the world have spent their lives searching for the key to a happy life. Happiness can be described as a feeling of joy, excitement, pleasure, serenity, calmness and tranquility. It is something which you experience within yourself. Hap…



170. A Surefire Way To Feel Amazing Now By Richard Wildman
     First of all a word of warning. The simple techniques contained in this article will powerfully effect your life. Don’t continue reading unless you want to feel amazing.Okay? Ready to get back control of your life?Great! Let’s get started…Ever found yourself unable to shake off a bad mood? Got angry and felt unable to break out of it? I know how you felt. I used to do exactly the same. I used to feel that I was a slave to my emotions, t…



171. You Can’t See Your Own Eyes By Helaine Iris
     My friend called me this morning from her favorite coffee shop. She was taking a break from work. I sensed frustration in her voice. Something clearly was on her mind. After a few minutes of small talk I invited her to tell me what was going on.She took a deep breath and told me that she was once again, dissatisfied with her job, and for that matter – her life.This information, or should I say complaint, wasn’t new news. If I were a betting wom…



172. Staying 'Now' Is Miraculous By Patricia Zerman
     When you are smack dab in the middle of a problem, there doesn’t seem to be any way out. You feel overcome with tension, anxiety and worry. The speeding non-stop thoughts racing through your head feel sickening. Never relinquishing control for an instant, that insidious mind ferociously threatens any chance of sanity you long for. Its crushing mental blows are disheartening, making you feel isolated and alone. Nothing but fear courses thro…



173. The Underestimated Power of Kindness By Steve Brunkhorst
     It was a bright Saturday morning in the late fall. I had stopped at a cafe' to enjoy a cup of coffee and scan the morning newspaper. Suddenly, I felt a hand on the back of my jacket and heard someone say, "Hey Steve! How ya doin'?"Looking up, I saw a boy wearing a mechanic's uniform worn by employees of the gasoline station next to the cafe'. He looked familiar, but, at first, I was unable to recall where we had met.He also held a cup of coffee…



174. 5 Fabulous B’s for the Happiest You! By Julie Hunt
     Sure it sounds easy… “Be happy.” Let’s face it there is a little art and a lot of personal measures you can take to reveal true and lasting happiness. Happiness is not just a series of warm fuzzies. It’s a combination of simple know-how and energetic effort that starts from within.1. Believe in Yourself. Know who you are. Strive to love yourself for all of your unique, exceptional and distinctive qualities. Embrace your right to be happy! Get i…



175. "I'll Be Happy When..." – Why Postponing Your Happiness Is Self Defeating By Gail Seymour
     Do you belong to the “I’ll be happy when…” brigade?Are you, and those around you, constantly looking to some future event, or change in circumstances, for your own happiness? And if so, do you realise how damaging to your long term mental health this kind of comment can be?Listen to yourself for a day and make a note of the times you say in conversation, “I’ll be happy when…” or something similar.Suppose you come up with a list something like:…



176. A Dog Friend By Arvind Katoch
     Today is a public holiday in India. It is 6’o clock in the evening. I am standing on the roof of my house. It has started getting some dark. I am feeling very low toady. Life has started looking miserable to me. Every decision, I have taken up to now look wrong to me. My confidence level is lowest ever. Feels like a loser. Who is not able to achieve anything in his life? Luck does not look favoring me. Every thing looks confusing. Mind has come…



177. Shut Up and Drive By D. Giolitto
     I'll be the first to say that the gas shortage is taking the fun out of my favorite hobby, which is: driving around by myself. Have you ever tried it? Yes, driving with no destination in mind is quite a fun and liberating pastime. Next time you're sitting there watching Stupid TV, not doing whatever it was that you said you were going to do, how about hitting the road for some clarity? You don't have to go far, just a few miles down some windin…



178. Get Out Those Legos By Dr. Dorene Lehavi
     Many of my clients are working harder than smarter. This is not a put-down of their intelligence. It is a statement about the conventions of the way most of us live and work. Without a concerted effort to step back and take an objective look at how we function day in and day out, we find ourselves subject to old ways of doing things without periodic checkups to see if they are working.The first step to changing the high stress road to burnout a…



179. What NOT To Do To Feel Good About Yourself - 10 Tips By Sharon Jacobsen
     From the moment we wake in the morning our heads start to fill with all sorts of thoughts. What will you give the kids for breakfast? Will you get the time to iron your blouse before you leave for work? What will you do if you miss the bus? And so it goes on.The first clue to turning your life around and making it happier is to stop using negative thought. You probably aren't even aware that you're doing it but when you say "I was hit by a car …



180. Seven Steps to a Better Day By Terry Hadaway
     Are you tired of the same routine day after day? Do you feel as if today is only a speed bump in the road between yesterday and tomorrow? Well, you're not alone! Many people live day-to-day with little hope for anything getting better. Some are trapped in corporate jobs where they are little more than rats in a maze. Others have routines at home that leave them uninspired and unchallenged.There is hope for a better day. Try these seven suggesti…



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