Enjoying Your Free Time. Don’t be fooled! Leisure does not equal happiness! It is human nature to long for free time. Everyone I know is time poor. Many of us wish for more “freedom” which we equate with having free time. We struggle to maintain balance with our work and personal lives. In America, a lot ...…
Effective Listening. “The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” -Ralph Nichols. Effective listeningis a learned skill. If you can master effective listening, you will have a happier life. Why? Because if you communicate well, people will feel ...…
Be True To Yourself… “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” -Judy Garland I love this quote. Being you, “true to yourself you” is a foundation for being happy. It’s what influences you to make good choices for yourself. Your persona, the side of you that you present to ...…
Positive Changes! Are you a couch potato when it comes to changing your own life? Do you complain a lot about the way things are, but are very slow to take action to change things? This post is to help “jumpstart” you to make “positive changes”. Does it seem so overwhelming sometimes that it is ...…
How To Achieve Goals The new year is a time for goal setting. Most of us have New Year’s Resolutions. But…how often do you actually stick to your New Years resolutions? The new year is a time of rebirth and renewal. However, most people lose their initial enthusiasm and don’t stick to their goals. Every one ...…
Don’t Give Up! This is Dr. Sarita Uhr discussing the eleventh step to happiness. If you are not feeling that sense of well-being and happiness yet, don’t give up! It takes time and practice and repetition to learn how to be happy. Happiness is a choice. It is a learned skill. It can take time ...…
Sense of purpose! “Great minds have purposes; others have wishes” said Washington Irving.Having a sense of purpose is an important part of being happy. We are creatures that are happiest when we are productive and living our life’s mission. Do you wonder, “what is your purpose?”, “what is the meaning of life?” What gets you ...…
Forgiving! When someone hurts you, it usually brings up feelings of resentment and anger. Sometimes, the situation can feel like it is consuming you. Every time you think of this person, the rage starts boiling over. Here are the words I hear from my patients when someone has hurt them or let them down: “I ...…
Emotional Intimacy! Everyone wants to feel loved and accepted. It is the basis of a happy life. The connections we make are ultimately the most important part of our lives; not our achievements. Being around affirming, loving, positive people is important to your well-being. People who are negative or critical of you are life-draining. Remember, ...…
Take Action! Take action on things you have been whining about- whether it is your weight, your job, your marriage…Go from feeling victimized to taking charge. How? MAKE A DECISION TO CHANGE! How can you be successful? Take action on this decision EVERY DAY in some way. Most people think about what they would like ...…
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