Many people are unhappy because life doesn’t turn out the way we want. Our happiness is attached to specific outcomes which don’t always materialise. By detaching from outcomes, we can find happiness in the process. It won’t matter whether or not the outcome materialises. How do we do this?
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You may have heard that the best way to be joyful is to keep a gratitude journal. But some people struggle to think of what to write in it everyday. If you are one of them, here are some gratitude thoughts that anyone can have. Use variations of these to regularly remind yourself to give […]
Today I’m delighted to host a guest post by Jeremy Day who blogs at Insight Writer. Jeremy writes on personal development with a realistic touch: not the usual happy-clappy new age stuff but a real person leading his life the best he can. In this article, Jeremy tells use how to stay positive. “You have […]
It seems I am some kind of wellness guru now. At least I have a badge and award that says I am, courtesy of eCollegeFinder. A big thank you to all my readers. Here is the official press release. Wellness Guru Award October 21, 2010 – Philadelphia, PA – Joyful Days has recently been awarded […]
Do you ever feel that things keep piling up and you have more on your plate than you can handle? Too many tasks, too much responsibility, too little time. You really want to simplify your life but don’t know how. One manager I know was so frustrated that she started a policy of “one in, […]
Most studies on what makes people happy agree that family and relationships rank right at the top. Next come meaningful work, positive thinking, and the ability to forgive. In rough order of importance, here are the top 10 things you can do to increase happiness in your life.
Someone I know recently came to me with this vow: “I want to change my life!” Her life was messed up. Work was going badly and several projects had gone down the drain. She had also lost some important relationships through betrayal of trust. In her desperation she had sought help from gods of every […]
How often do you agree to do something you don’t want to do because you don’t know how to say no? How many unwelcome behaviours have you tolerated to keep the peace instead of confronting the other person? If you experience these issues, it’s time to think about setting boundaries. A personal boundary is a […]
The adult human body has 206 bones. That gives us 206 reasons to be grateful. Yet we take all of them for granted until we happen to lose the use of one or more. Last week I injured a bone in my elbow, and my right arm is now in a cast. I’m typing this […]
I respond badly to being criticised. Especially when I feel it is untrue and uncalled for. And most especially when I’ve put in lots of effort and yearn for appreciation instead of judgment. Clearly I’m not very good at coping with criticism. There’s a story I love: Someone threw a donkey into a well and […]