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The old adage “it’s all connected” proves to be more and more true the more we learn about the mind and body. Spiritual health is becoming a growing concern as we see the importance to balance the logical and emotional. What we are finding the more we learn about the importance of spiritual, in addition...

For most of us, what we want from life is pretty simple when you get down to it – we want to be happy. Why is it that something that is seemingly so simple eludes so many people? We look at happy people like they are a different species. We want to know what they...

The Rumor: Rainy days can really get you down Ever notice that as rain drops from the sky, your mood sometimes drops, too? If you feel meh on a dreary day, you might just chalk it up to coincidence. Sure, the Carpenters sang, “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.” But can rain really ruin your mood? The Verdict:...

The Rumor: Happiness is genetic, so if you’re born unhappy, you’re pretty much screwed When it comes to being happy, some people are literally born that way: Statistics show that 50 percent of what makes a person happy is genetic. Yes, that’s right: Your general level of happiness is predisposed from the moment you’re born....

Ask pretty much anyone what they really want out of life and most will tell you that they simply want to happy. What we often do not realize is that, most often, the biggest barrier to our happiness is none other than ourselves. We often feel like we have little to no control over certain...

Happiness – it’s good for your mind and good for your body. There’s plenty of research out there which shows that happy people are healthier people. They sleep better, enjoy more fulfilling relationships and actually live longer than their glass half empty cousins. So how is it that some are just better at ‘happy’ than...

Today, many of us are stretched to the max, both physically and mentally. Our go-go-go lifestyles are starting to show their ugly side. The overstressed person can become depressed, turn to self-medication through the use of drugs and alcohol, and find other maladaptive ways to cope with this super stressful way of life. Negative thinking...

Do you believe in magic? A little while ago I visited, what I would describe as, an ‘old curiosity shop’. It was filled with all kinds of interesting objects. But what caught my eye was a tiny, glass bottle with a cork in it, half-filled with sand and with a little, rolled-up, paper scroll inside....

HAPPINESSISNOWHERE Say what you see. It’s the simplest thought experiment I know, and demonstrates an essential insight to help you change your mind and raise your personal bar to happiness. Have you ever felt ‘stuck’ in a situation, lifestyle or relationship? Perhaps the situation doesn’t need to change. Perhaps you do? Say what you see...

In today’s society, mental health issues are prevalent and work can often be a contributing factor towards the way we feel within ourselves. Of course, serious mental health problems cannot be fixed by a few simple changes or habits but being kinder to yourself in the workplace is always something that makes daily life a...