Many people struggle to be happy when they become adults. That is because as children, our parents take responsibility for our happiness. They fill our lives with playdates and extracurricular activities to keep our lives interesting. And the moment that we say “I’m bored,” they try to find something to…
Unfortunately, we live in a world in which we can spend a great deal of time simply observing. We can watch televised sports and observe other people competing. Or we can watch the news and have folks spoon feed us information about current events. We can watch films and television…
We all know what it feels like to have an anxious mind. You may feel anxious if you receive bad news. Or if someone behaves in a rude or unkind manner toward you. You may feel that way if you make a mistake at work. When these things happen, you…
Oftentimes, people mistakenly think that if only their lives were fuller, they would be happier. For instance, they believe that if they had a busy social life and a never-ending To Do List, their lives would have purpose. And if they had more stuff, they would have tangible evidence that…
Many folks go through life feeling uneasy about themselves. They may feel guilty for having hurt another person. Or, they may regret roads not taken. Some feel badly about not having achieved their full potential. But to be happy, you need to learn to be at peace with yourself, regardless…