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…
Over the years, I have observed that the main reason why people fail in life, professionally and personally, is arrogance. I have seen arrogance destroy marriages and ruin careers. Now we all start out in life fairly humble. After all, when we are young, everyone knows more than we do! …
We all want to be mentally strong. We each want to be able to successfully face the inevitable challenges of life and not break under the stress. But realize that none of us are born being mentally strong. Rather, mental strength is a muscle that we develop over time with…
“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” Emily Post Nowadays, we mistakenly think of manners as an antiquated concept. We think manners are all about using the right fork or holding your…