Not all happy people are grateful, but all grateful people are happy. Having gratitude and practicing gratitude has been proven to increase happiness by 25%. A whopping 25% boost in happiness for simply writing down five things that went well once a WEEK. That’s it! Boosting happiness is just one of the many benefits of practicing gratitude. Practicing gratitude also … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: What’s really important to you?
Freya Stark once said, “There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.” If I were to ask you what’s (really) important to you, how would you answer that question? By default, we may say something like our faith, family, friendships and good health are just a few of the virtues that are most important to us. Even … [Read more...]
Living Well: Raise ‘Em Right
Last month, our family decided to have dinner at Epcot. So, after selling my left kidney, we made the journey to the park. In typical Disney fashion, we saw long lines, sunburned faces, crabby parents and kids hyped-up on sugar – it’s the best place to people-watch. When we arrived at La Crêperie de Paris (she says in her best Pepé Le Pew accent), the restaurant was packed … [Read more...]
Work Well: Five Misconceptions to Being Resilient
“Life doesn’t get more forgiving; we get stronger and more resilient.” – Steve Maraboli Being resilient is being able to cope with adversity, to adapt, to learn, and to move forward. True resilience promotes a better well-being, and as you strengthen your well-being, you become more resilient. However, various beliefs and mindsets can cloud the concept of being resilient, … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Choosing to Be Vulnerable
When I was growing up, my grandmother had a saying she would always say to me: “Sharon, you wake up every morning, and no matter how you feel, you get up, put a smile on your face, put on your pearl earrings, and you start your day! Nobody wants to hear about your aches and pains. Besides, if you pretend to be happy … eventually, you really feel that way.” My grandmother lived … [Read more...]
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