Want To Boost Your Joy? Science Says “Share It!”
The Challenge: Good things happen to us daily, but we let small things get us down.The Science: A well-kept secret to increasing our joy lies in the simple act of sharing it!The Solution: Learn how to share your bliss to give it a boost! Positive experiences happen to us every day yet most of us don’t know how […]
Interview With Akshay Nanavati + Exclusive Book Excerpt
Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps veteran, adventurer, and entrepreneur. After overcoming drug addiction, a diagnosis of PTSD after the war in Iraq, and a battle with alcohol that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay has since explored the most hostile environments on the planet and built a global business helping people live […]
Interview With Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg is a central figure in the field of meditation, a world-renowned teacher, and NY Times bestselling author. She has played a crucial role in bringing meditation and mindfulness practices to the West and into mainstream culture since 1974 when she first began teaching. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, […]
A Simple Strategy To Be The Most Authentic Version Of Yourself
The Challenge: Sometimes, the phrase, “Just be yourself,” leaves us feeling stuck.The Science: We grow by stretching beyond what we consider our core selves.The Solution: Act as if you already have the qualities you want to develop in yourself. We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend […]
The One Thing Happy People Do Differently
The Challenge: Negative events create powerful memories that can make us unhappy.The Science: How we think about our lives influences how happy we are.The Solution: Here’s how to change your perspective for lasting happiness & resilience! Have you ever noticed that some memories are just more powerful than others? More often than not, these memories are negative. Perhaps […]
Grumpy? No Worries! Why Feeling Negative Emotions Is Actually A Good Thing
The Challenge: We want to be happy all the time and want to avoid feeling bad.The Science: Feeling down ain’t so bad! There’s an upside to negative emotions!The Solution: With increased awareness, both good and bad feelings can improve your life. I think it’s safe to say that we all generally want the same thing. To be happy. And […]
Three Little Secrets To Rekindle The Spark In Your Relationship
The Challenge: In relationships, it is easy to take our partners for granted and for excitement to fade away.The Science: You can rekindle that spark of magic!The Solution: Learn how to be Positive, Interested in, and Grateful for your partner. Sting famously sang: “If you love someone, set them free.” Psychology adds: “…and be a PIG.” PIG stands for Positive, Interested, and Grateful (I got you […]
How To Gain Happiness Without Pursuing It
The Challenge: We try too hard to make ourselves happy.The Science: Research shows that the result – ironically – is that we become less happy.The Solution: Instead of chasing happiness, learn to be present. Happiness Fever – or the Pursuit of Happiness Having lived previously in Paris and San Diego among other places, Cynthia Andros decided that it was time […]
4 Ways To Control Your Mood With Nothing But A Pen
The Challenge: We all want to feel good, but sometimes it’s a challenge.The Science: Grabbing a pen and writing may be the fastest and easiest way to do so!The Solution: Try these unique writing exercises to make a huge difference in your day. “I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is […]
4 Science-Backed Tips To Keeping Long-Term Love Alive
The Challenge: Romantic relationships can lose their luster with time.The Science: But not always! Science shows how a couple of key elements can keep long-term love alive.The Solution: Follow these 4 tips to keep your relationship thriving! Many people believe that, over time, the quality of their relationship will inevitably decline, that their chemistry will turn to complacency […]
