How to Be More Generous

March 17, 2014

When you hear the term “generosity” do you equate it to giving money? Truth is, being generous does not mean you need to hand out hundreds of dollars to complete strangers. In fact, there are several other ways you can show generosity and overall be more generous. Be Generous with Your Time Often the second most […]

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International Day of Happiness, March 20, 2014

March 13, 2014

We are approaching the 2nd annual International Day of Happiness, on March 20th.   What Is It? The General Assembly of the United Nations commissioned this yearly event to help spread the truth that happiness and wellbeing are basic human goals. As well, each person’s ability to  reach these goals can be supported by public […]

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others & Love Yourself

March 10, 2014

“Why compare yourself with others? No one in the entire world can do a better job of being you than you.” – Unknown Every day we waste countless hours comparing our unique traits to the traits of others. We may begin to feel inadequate or unworthy the more “perfect” someone else appears to be in […]

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How to Embrace & Reflect Joy: My Father’s Loving Attitude

March 6, 2014

“Every day is a beautiful day. You just have to take it the way it comes.” This is a quote I jotted in the car the other day, taking my father to see a friend. (In a few minutes, I will explain how he happened to say this.) My father is one of the most […]

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Benefits of Writing Daily

March 3, 2014

Want to keep your mind sharp? Need help winding down at the end of the day? Looking for a way to get your frustrations out (without yelling at someone)? Try writing daily! Before you say that you’re not good at writing, or you don’t like words, there are a few things you might like to […]

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Sharing Inspiration Can Bring Positive Change

February 27, 2014

When I find a powerful quote, see a moving video clip, or notice a lovely nature image, I feel inspired. Something in my heart stirs. I want to use this inspiration to create more love, health, goodness, beauty in the world. As well, my first impulse is often to want to share what has provided […]

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Tips to Increase Productivity

February 24, 2014

When you’re on a tight deadline, even the small mundane tasks may feel like a huge time waster. At the end of the day, if you have not completed your task within the time frame you expected you may begin to feel unproductive. If that ends up happening, here are a few things you can implement […]

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The Benefits of Hugging

February 17, 2014

Have you ever received a hug and immediately felt happier? Hugs provide an endless amount of support, love, and joy in such a simple action. They can lift you up when you’re feeling down and might even have a few surprising health benefits. So, you might want to think twice about turning down a hug […]

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Gift Guide for Making Memories

February 13, 2014

The inspiration for this post came from a passage in a book one of my colleagues recently published. Robert Wall’s eBook is entitled Escaping “Giftmas”: Getting Right-Side-Up about Gifts in an Upside-Down Holiday Culture. When I first bought the book, I was browsing the table of contents, where “Addendum: Valentine’s Day” caught my eye. “The gift […]

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How to Create a Place of Zen in Your Home

February 10, 2014

When meditating, or just relaxing, it’s good to have a place to retreat to. Being able to sink into a floor pillow, close your eyes, and feel the stress release from your shoulders is one of the greatest benefits of having a “zen room.” Would you like to have a place of zen in your […]

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