Fifty percent of happiness is determined by our genes and totally out of our control, according to Sonya Lyubomirsky, a psychologist a the University of California, Riverside. Ten percent is determined by circumstances, somewhat out of our control, and the final forty percent is determined by our thoughts, actions andContinue Reading
Unlike anger, which we are born with, forgiveness must be learned. Forgiveness is a process that isn’t easy for everyone. We first learn forgiveness from observing our parents and how they showed it towards each other. Not So Easy Even though we learn to forgive, making the decision to forgiveContinue Reading
Have you ever been told that anger has become a problem for you? Perhaps your significant other has mentioned it. Or someone at work or school brought up the subject. Have you been aware that the anger within you is often seen by others and has become a concern toContinue Reading
Some people are just born happy. They wake up every morning with a pleasant smile on their face, spreading joy everywhere they go. They are able to succeed at anything they set their mind to, and consequently expect perfection in themselves and others. They are brimming with self-confidence and super-optimism.Continue Reading
What are considered normal healthy relationships are in fact often far from normal and healthy. Looking in from the outside we can see two people living together under the same roof completely codependent rather than independent. Looking deeper we can see most relationships are comprised of two emotionally dependent andContinue Reading
If you are like most people your busy life does not allow you to sit back and analyze your relationship. Whether you are married or not, living together with someone means you have a partner who is your most important companion. Find a few quiet moments to answer the followingContinue Reading
In many ways each of us is rather like a puzzle with many pieces. On most days it seems like all of the pieces fit together perfectly. On other days however, there are parts that we just don’t understand, and don’t fit quite right. Some pieces never fit correctly noContinue Reading
Our world is filled with millions of people who are not aware they are self-destructive. This is the root cause of a whole host of problems. Their lifestyles include failures in school, job or career, destroyed relationships and marriages, criminal behavior, substance abuse, and depression. All ending frequently with suicide.Continue Reading