Joy

The one size fits all approach to managing emotional life is misguided.  There is good to be found in unlikely places. 

To live a rich and meaningful life, we must allow ourselves a full range of emotions. Otherwise life is just a struggle against reality

The best piece of advice to come out of the field of positive psychology is to make strong personal relationships your priority. Good relationships are buffers against the damaging effects of all of life’s inevitable letdowns and setbacks.

Mindfulness, a mental state of relaxed awareness of the present moment, marked by openness and curiosity toward your feelings rather than judgments of them, is a powerful tool for experiencing happiness when practiced regularly. (See “Ten Deep Breaths“) If you can bring mindfulness to bear…

You don’t have to dedicate a huge chunk of time to meditation. You can get stress relief with just ten deep breaths. To do it, sit down in a quiet place, close your eyes and breathe in slowly. Picture the air coming in through the…

Happiness encompasses living a meaningful life, utilizing your gifts and your time, living with thought and purpose.

Instead of waiting and waiting for flashes of inspiration, schedule a weekly date to exercise your own creativity, whether it’s a sewing class, a craft night with friends, or just an hour to pursue a hobby. The goal isn’t to produce a work of art, but…

Have you noticed the happiness craze? Last year alone 4,000 books were published on happiness, thanks in large part to the positive psychology movement.

Americans tend to grab at superficial quick fixes to subdue any negative feelings that overcome us. Ironically, they leave us poorer.

Try this simple strategy and your relationship with yourself will change. When the thoughts in your head grow less judgmental and more accepting, you’ll find that the world opens up for you. Take this small step to reconnect to the amazing soul that you are.