Most psychology is focused largely on alleviating unhappy conditions rather than creating and promoting happiness. According to Martin Seligman, one of the founders of Positive Psychology, there are three kinds of happy life: The “good” life, a life that pursues personal growth, successfully engaged in relationships, work, play and achievingContinue Reading
There are things in life that give us joy. When we think of joy, it’s usually the big things that come to mind. Getting married, landing that big job, buying your first house or car. We hardly ever bother with the little things that give us joy. Like biting intoContinue Reading
One of the best methods of understanding your moods and emotions is by journaling on a daily basis. We suggest purchasing a special composition notebook and make journaling an important part of your self-help. Keep your journal in a safe, conveniernt place, perhaps in the nightstand. Some people prefer havingContinue Reading
Journaling is an excellent and extremely personal way of expressing your emotions, or just to get things off your chest. If at all possible, start your day by spending the first twenty minutes practicing mindful breathing, contemplative meditation and journaling. Starting with the first ten minutes of your day onContinue Reading
Most people think of themselves as basically generous. But do you consciously practice being generous? Do you have any plan to be giving, or is it more like a spur-of-the-moment reaction? Do you remember the last time you were generous? Why not keep a daily giving log that you canContinue Reading
Why not sit quietly and reflect on all those things for which you feel grateful! Instead of continually chasing the material things in life, be happy with the things that you have: Your family, all of your friends and neighbors, and your health. At the end of the day listContinue Reading
There are three excellent reasons for keeping track of your daily use of chemicals such as nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, and other substances. For one, you may not have the slightest idea how much you ingest on a daily basis. Therefore you are not aware of their potential effect on yourContinue Reading
Keeping track of your mood from day to day is fairly simple as well as an important part of having a clear view to your recovery. By accurately recording your moods and activity you can begin to identify patterns. For example, you might start to see that your mood improvesContinue Reading
The quality of our life is determind by the quality of our focus. When we are aware of our feelings we choose which feeling to focus upon. Focusing on negative feelings shortens the time that we spend on the positive parts of our lives. Tools for Shaping Emotions Part ofContinue Reading
A daily habit of writing or Journaling can be beneficial in a number of ways. Some individuals are self-conscious or have difficulty expressing themselves and may find it uncomfortable to talk to friends or relatives about specific emotion-laden problems. Anxiety producing situations or people can be easier to write aboutContinue Reading