To be happy, be kind
If you want to know how to be happy, I can proudly report that I now know the answer. I participated in “The Dalai Lama’s guide to happiness” on the Ten Percent Happier app, and it basically solved the riddle of life. I’m kidding, of course. Sort of. The program was beautifully done. It took […]
Understand your emotions to grow and heal
The pandemic has elevated everyone’s baseline stress and brought many underlying issues to the surface. So this seemed like a good time to talk to an emotions expert. Karla McLaren is an author and researcher who believes our emotional intelligence tends to be chronically underdeveloped. In her book, “The Language of Emotions,” she says turning […]
Try this daily exercise to change your perspective and feel happier overall
Happiness requires mental discipline. Riding the waves of feelings and thoughts without control is the alternative, and that’s a recipe for conflict and instability. I’m always on the hunt for the most efficient and effective ways to build mental muscle and raise the positivity I feel and exude. Without two hours (or even 20 minutes […]
Instead of ‘finding your purpose,’ stop and enjoy the moment
What are you passionate about? What is your calling? What is your purpose? I can hear Oprah’s voice in my head. She raised a generation of us to consider these questions. They’re critical to the pursuit of a meaningful life, right? Well, sure. Maybe. But lately I’ve found myself stressed out and even ticked off […]