Reflect for a Better New Year

Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. We’re at the beginning of a new year which seems to inspire people to think of change. Its true reflection can be done at any time and change can start whenever. But let’s take advantage of the freshness of this year and set…Continue readingReflect for a Better New Year

Giving Thanks: How Gratitude is the Key to Happiness

It may seem obvious during this time of the year (for Americans) to give thanks but having gratitude extends beyond just one time each year. Studies show that gratitude and happiness are closely linked. So, how can we demonstrate more gratitude more often in our lives? What is gratitude It…Continue readingGiving Thanks: How Gratitude is the Key to Happiness

Building Self-Confidence for a Successful and Happier Life

We’re not looking for a quick fix in this post. Building self-confidence is one of the most challenging goals you can set and will most likely take a lifelong effort to maintain. However, the effort is very worthwhile because it can lead to a successful and happier life on a…Continue readingBuilding Self-Confidence for a Successful and Happier Life

The Happiest Place on Earth: The Importance of Having a Vision

Recently, I went to the Happiest Place on Earth aka Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. With this year and the last having been pretty stressful, I wasn’t sure how it would be interacting with the crowds at the park. In public, there has been tension in the air and interacting with…Continue readingThe Happiest Place on Earth: The Importance of Having a Vision

The Dangers of Becoming Self-Absorbed

How social media and current society perpetuates inward thinking which can lead to unhappiness It’s not just in this time that people have been interested in talking about themselves. We’ve always been interested in ourselves. After all, we see the world through our eyes and experience things through our bodies.…Continue readingThe Dangers of Becoming Self-Absorbed

Independence of the Mind

In 1919, a lofty idealist named Romain Rolland wrote a declaration for the independence of the mind. In it, he argued for people to commit to serving the truth without prejudice. While I agree with this idea that we should uphold our morals and encourage others to do the same, I…Continue readingIndependence of the Mind

The Right Mindset, According to Simone Biles

Simone Biles, dubbed the greatest gymnast of all time, made a shocking move to step back during the Summer Olympic 2021 Games in Tokyo. It seemed confusing from the outside because there was no obvious injury. Instead, Biles claimed it was due to her mental health and she wasn’t in…Continue readingThe Right Mindset, According to Simone Biles

Deal With Stress Better

Stress. Perhaps my least favorite word and concept. At one point in my life, just hearing the word was enough to make me tense up. I didn’t know how to deal with stress and felt like it might just become a constant part of my life. I was, after all,…Continue readingDeal With Stress Better

How Can Nature Help Us Be Happier and Less Stressed

If you’ve been feeling stressed these days, I am with you. I toss and turn at night and then wake up just to walk over from my room to the kitchen to get food and then plop myself down in front of my computer to work. Day in and day…Continue readingHow Can Nature Help Us Be Happier and Less Stressed

Learn to be Happy Through a Happier Mindset

It’s been a rough year and it doesn’t look like too much is changing anytime too soon. We all want to be happier in our lives but how do we achieve this? How do you create a permanent state out of an ephemeral feeling? In this post, I’ll be discussing…Continue readingLearn to be Happy Through a Happier Mindset