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Joy and Happiness

How to Get Through Your Day when You’re Sad, Tired, or Just Not Feeling Well

Bad days happen to the best of us. There are days when we wake up feeling sad, or tired, or in a really bad mood.  There are days when something (or even nothing) has you feeling weepy, angry, sad, frustrated, disappointed, or just plain miserable. 
Not much fun is it?  Luckily, there’s lots you can do [...]

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Ten Things to Do Every Day to Keep Your Joy Abundant

Many people are looking for simple ways to improve the amount of joy they feel. If you have read this blog, or if you have been working toward feeling more empowered and alive, than you know a healthy and happy life requires a lot of energy and care. 
Sometimes, we get so involved in reaching the [...]

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Celebrate and Play In The Snow!

 Some people may say “Bah Humbug!” to old man winter, but when it snows in Dallas, Texas it’s a celebration for adults and kids alike! This is an event that happens maybe once a year here. By many standards, our snow isn’t deep and it won’t stay on the ground for more than a day. [...]

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25 Actions to Feel More Joy in Your Life!

Hugging is a great way to say hello and goodbye and fill your body with warmth.
Massaging your partner for 10 or 15 minutes, then switching turns can have long lasting benefits.
Walking arm in arm with your friend is a good way to connect with someone.
Prioritizing your actions and placing your needs on the front burner [...]

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Less Stress, More Joy this Holiday Season

Last week I was on a much needed vacation in Little Dix Bay located in beautiful British Virgin Gorda, and this week I’m feeling the rush of getting ready for Christmas. As they say, “tis the season to be jolly…also rushed, creative, cranky, jubilant, and sorrowful.” 
The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of [...]

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Develop Optimism

When things go wrong in life some people rise to the occasion with expectant spirits while others respond with self-doubt and hopelessness. The first group is optimistic and can generally withstand their challenges without falling apart. They will keep trying new solutions until they succeed. The second group has a tendency to descend into a [...]

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Giving Yourself Permission To Feel Better

It may seem surprising to some people, but the human capacity for enjoyment is great. Reward areas in the brain seem to be greater than areas that produce unpleasant experiences.

If this does not appear to be currently true for you, explore how to expand the pleasure experiences in your mind, body, and life. Teach [...]

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Living a Fulfilling Life

Feeling good happens when we align with ideas that engage our spirits, spark passion, bring more life, and open our hearts.
We feel good when we are excited by the possibility of bringing an individually important dream to life.
Our mission is not to save other souls or to create global peace. Other souls are [...]

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5 Things to be Happy About Right Now

We all want to have wonderfully, happy days every day of the week. But between life’s unexpected challenges, overloaded schedules, and migraine headaches it’s no wonder we’ve forgotten how to smile. It’s easy to focus on the disappointments and stress of life. However, if we look around for just a moment, we may be surprised [...]

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Stuck in a Rut? Nine Simple Ways to End Boredom and Feel Reenergized

I know I’ve been talking about an early spring here in Dallas for the past several weeks. That’s because it’s just so amazingly beautiful that I can’t contain myself. I’m feeling alive and my creative juices are overflowing.

But I realize that in many regions of the US, and in other parts of the world [...]

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