Tag: happiness

“Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem to be more afraid of life than death.” - James F. Byrnes

What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?

It’s easy to allow fear to control our lives. But when we live out of fear, we don’t experience love and joy. See, fear is rooted in “not-love.” And thinking, deciding, and acting based on “not-love” is just not worth it. Being afraid has no value in many day-to-day experiences and leads to insecurity, anxiety, …

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“For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use to be anything else.” – Winston Churchill

Practical Optimism

You don’t have to be happy and positive all the time. But you don’t have to be a grumpy ol’ grump either. There’s a way to balance optimism and practicality. It’s rooted in acceptance and responsibility – knowing you’ll always be exactly where you need to be with whatever you have at hand; and being …

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"Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life." - Pythagoras

Companions, Not Followers

You may read quotes about “finding your tribe,” where a tribe is a group of people who seem to share the same soul, same passion, same vision. Cute sentiment, and it makes a distinction between the people in your life and the people you walk with along your life path. It also suggests that the …

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"Soul connections are not often found and are worth every bit of fight left in you to keep." - Shannon L. Alder

Reconnect With Those You Love

We come and go through life’s to-and-fros, but some people tend to stick with us. We may not always see them or talk to them, but knowing they’re out there somewhere makes us feel all snugly warm. No matter how long it’s been, and how much life has gone by, it’s important to reconnect at …

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I love life. I think it's fantastic. Sometimes it deals hard things, and when it deals great things, you have to seize them. - Sam Taylor-Johnson

Fall in Love with Your Life

Life gets weird and messy, and sometimes things don’t turn out the way we envision. But it’s still possible to be happy, and all those twists and turns can be a gifts. It just takes time to see it that way. Instead of harboring anger, resentment, or jealousy, it’s better take ownership over our lives …

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“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life." - Steve Jobs

Make Good Use of Time

We all have the same amount of time each day. And we all have a finite time here on Earth. Why not make the most of our minutes and fill our days with joyful activities, productive work, and tranquil reflection? Of course, not all days will feel joyful, not all work tasks will be productive, …

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The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present. - Eckhart Tolle

Be in the Present Moment

We set goals, dream of ideal lifestyles, set intentions, and make plans – all of which is good, yet it keeps our thinking focused on the future. And when we spend too much time in the future, we may start to feel anxious. But the future isn’t here yet. And it isn’t guaranteed. So why …

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Failures, repeated failures, are finger posts on the road to achievement. One fails forward toward success. - C. S. Lewis

Be Open to Failure

One of the reasons we hesitate to try new things is that we’re afraid to fail. Maybe we expect to fail, but we are afraid to look like a fool. We may even be a bit lazy. But there’s so much life to live. So many things to know. So many skills to develop. So …

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The most important part of the body is the brain. - Frida Kahlo

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

You can be physically fit and still be unhealthy. Health isn’t just about diet and exercise. Although, a wholesome diet and daily exercise are super-duper important. To round off those chiseled muscles, you need to include your mind in your regime. What recurring thoughts do you think? Are they helpful? Self-deprecating? Aligned with your goals? …

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As we distribute ourselves, we may abandon ourselves. - Sherry Turkle

You Don’t Need “Likes” to Live

In the age of social media, it’s easy to crave attention and validation that you’re living an awesome life. But you don’t need anyone to acknowledge you to feel good about yourself. You don’t need other people’s approval and praise. All you need to know is that your thoughts, decisions, and actions are aligned with …

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