Apparently, at some point in my life, I “learned” that it’s safer to expect things to turn out badly. Then you’re always either right or pleasantly surprised, right? Well, yes, but that’s a bit limiting. The thing is, if you believe you can do something, you’re more likely to try […]
Tag: life
How to find your passion
Do you ever wonder what you’re really doing here on this planet, or more accurately, what you’re supposed to be doing? Do you envy the people who just seem to know, and are already doing what they’re clearly meant to do? There aren’t a lot, but they’re out there. They […]
Big Dreams
I like my job, but I think it just made it onto my to-quit list.
Quick guide to being blissfully unhappy
I talk a lot on this blog about how to be happy, but there are some people who really aren’t happy unless they have something to complain about. So, here’s one for them.
Fighting The "Perfection" Disease
Way too many people are so busy being perfect-on-the-outside plastic shell people, we’re afraid to face the realities of our lives, let alone admit them to others. Here’s the thing: if you never let people see the real you, you can never have a deep relationship with anyone.
The #2 Shortcut to Enjoying Life
It’s deceptively simple: be nice to yourself.
The number one shortcut to enjoying life more
Mystics tell us to live in and savor every moment, but that’s a pretty tall order! For the rest of us, trying to jump directly to that stage seems unrealistic to me, although I like it as a goal. Meanwhile, savoring a few moments per day is a good start.
Can $75,000 buy happiness?
Have you ever heard anyone say, “There! I finally have enough money, and now I’m happy!” I sure haven’t.
Forget your to-do list; start a to-quit list!
Here’s an idea that may sound crazy and impossible: go through your to-do list and cross out everything you hate.
Do it today!
It’s not practical to live every day as if it was your last, but you can try to really live each day.