4 Reasons To Stop Pursuing Happiness & What To Do Instead
The Challenge: In modern Western culture, there is a strong pressure to strive for happiness.The Science: While being happy might be good, striving to be happy is often counterproductive.The Solution: Here’s what you can do to cultivate long-lasting well-being. In a recent conference on Positive Psychology, Pharrell Williams’ song Happy seemed to be everywhere. He asked us to “clap along if you feel like […]
7 Mindfulness Strategies To Manage Negative Thoughts And Emotions
The Challenge: Negative thoughts and emotions are disruptiveThe Science: Mindfulness practices help regulate our thoughts and emotions productivelyThe Solution: 7 Mindfulness strategies to help manage negative thoughts and emotions Mindfulness, a practice deeply rooted in the quest for inner peace, is a powerful tool for individuals grappling with the whirlwind of negative thoughts and emotions […]
The 4 Best Tricks For Dealing With Difficult Co-Workers
The Challenge: Toxic people in the workplace are detrimental to our health and wellbeing The Science: Research supports using mindfulness as a way to deal with difficult colleagues The Solution: Apply mindfulness strategically to combat the effects of toxic people. We’re all familiar with the scenario: an angry colleague starts an angry rant and ends up affecting our mood and productivity […]
5 Healthy Ways To Deal With Loneliness After A Breakup
The Challenge: Breakups are hard. How do you deal with the inevitable feelings of loneliness?The Science: We can find ways to be happy AND alone – the key to surviving any breakup.The Solution: Here are 5 ways to find daily happiness after a breakup. So, I recently went through a breakup. Yes, it is hard. Yes, I still get sad. Yes, I […]
Why You Should Enjoy The Journey When Going For Your Goals
The Challenge: Most people focus solely on the goal and disregard the journey altogether. The Science: Happiness is attained by living in the moment. The Solution: Enjoy the journey to find satisfaction when you’re aiming for a big target. “The journey is more important than the destination.” How many times have you heard this saying but never actually […]
