In “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey speaks about the importance of creating “win-win” relationships. In other words, each person involved experiences the interaction as being mutually beneficial. This idea resonated with me because most of my Read More
I’m not close to my extended family. I used to be, but the familial unit decided to be silent after the birth of my special-needs son. I was heartbroken and their silence was deafening. I’m aware my family didn’t intend Read More
I LOVE the science behind happiness. When we do things, especially activities that make us happy, chemicals are released that influence our emotions. The Huffington Post published an article on October 20, 2014 entitled “Hacking Into Your Happiness Chemicals: Dopamine, Serotonin, Read More
In order for happiness to be lasting in our lives, we have to work on it daily. A huge happiness disrupter is negative self-talk. It is imperative that we manage this chatter closely. According to the Financial Post’s article from October Read More
Happiness is desired by all, but very few have a sustained experience. We easily gravitate to a negative disposition, therefore we must make a lifetime choice to work on staying happy. I have studied the science behind happiness and those Read More
It is vital to engage in self-care regularly, especially if we are caregivers. Emotional well-being is critical to happiness and longevity, so we all need to be mindful about protecting and nurturing it. Many of us may engage regularly in Read More
