“Every habit and capability is confirmed and grows in its corresponding actions, walking by walking and running by running. … Therefore, if you want to do something, make a habit of it. If you don’t want to do that, don’t, but make a habit of something else instead.” – Epictetus, Discourses, 2.18.1-5 The search for happiness is one that has puzzled minds throughout time. … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Helping Your Kids Build Habits of Happiness
Do you remember the nursery rhyme song called “If You’re Happy and You Know It (Clap Your Hands)”? If not, here is the beginning of the song to refresh your memory. If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it. If you’re happy and you know it, … [Read more...]
Felicity Mae Know
In this monthly column, Felicity offers advice in response to questions from readers according to the month's subject theme. October’s theme is “Happiness and Well-Being.” Q: I’m talking to this girl and I really want to make her my girlfriend, but I got out of a really rough relationship recently and therefore don’t know if it’s healthy to jump right back into a new … [Read more...]