Show Appreciation! Today, have you thought about the things in your life you are grateful for? Most of us go through the day thinking about what we have to do, feeling rushed, busy with work, chores, emails. That’s how we live. We don’t take the time to think about how lucky we are to have ...…
Laugh! The saying, “Laughter is the best medicine” is a very wise saying. Research has shown that laughter has numerous health benefits. What happens to your body when you laugh? Your muscles relax afterwards for several minutes. Your blood pressure goes down after you finish laughing to levels lower than before. Your stress hormone production is ...…
Be generous! “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” said Winston Churchill Isn’t that a great quote? Giving makes you feel good. There are a lot of different ways you can be giving. You can be generous with your time, your money, your feelings, or even ...…
Be optimistic! Being optimistic means looking at the glass half-full, not half empty. It refers to the ability to put a positive spin on situations. It implies hopefulness, well-being, and confidence that things will turn out for the best. Did you know optimistic people are happier with their lives? They are also healthier and ...…
Be enthusiastic! Here is my very favorite quote on enthusiasm: ”Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic.” -Dale Carnegie Take responsibility for putting energy into whatever you do and it will actually give you energy back! Whether it is your job, a business meeting, a project for your kid’s school- don’t be negative about it or ...…
Feel good about yourself! To feel good about yourself is also known as having good self-esteem. If you have good self-esteem, you are much more likely to be successful and have close, satisfying relationships. Self-esteem is a mixture of how our parents feel about us, our friends, teachers we have had, bosses, coworkers, and ...…
My name is Dr. Sarita Uhr. I am a Stanford-trained psychiatrist and author of 8 books and over 50 articles. I have helped many people over my 23 years of private practice feel happier and have a better quality of life. When people come to see me they tell me they feel lonely, uptight, ...…
