Everybody experiences anxiety in life; it’s a natural and normal emotion. But when you start to experience persistent worry and/or fear about everyday situations, anxiety could be becoming a problem. Anxiety can interfere with all aspects of your life and may feel like it’s impossible to control. You may start to avoid certain situations or…
Do you find yourself “California Dreamin” at this time of year? You’re definitely not alone. Winter officially began on December 21 and many people report feeling a sense of gloom, sadness, low energy or even depression at this time of year. For some people it may be a fleeting sensation, but for others they may…
The pandemic has shone a light on the fact that many of us feel lonely. It created more isolation, fed into our fears of being with others, and when the restrictions lifted, many people feel they have lost the few connections they had. In Canada, a recent survey found that more than half of Canadians…
What is Negative Thinking? Negative thinking is the habit many of us get into that involves assuming that present or future will turn out badly. Or, it can be a habit of thinking about past events in a negative way – and not focusing on the good. Negative thinking is an easy habit to form…
Happiness…we are all after it. Let’s look at what science says about promoting happiness. The following are science-back ‘to-do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ that help you be happier. Be Nostalgic When folks tell stories of their experiences, they are reviewed in a more positive light. It also helps strength bonds with others. So go ahead and put…
Life is busy, crazy-busy sometimes. Most folks can relate to getting caught up in the daily grind, and how things can go sideways and wrong for us. This may create a gloomy experience and outlook, overlooking and taking for granted much of the good things around us. When we overlook, we miss opportunities to experience…
Everyone has their ‘ups-and-downs’, and for some folks down moods can be emotionally and physically exhausting, draining motivation, drive, interest and energy. Although sadness, depression can be tough, research has shown that there are some very effective strategies to get folks back on track. Getting Unstuck and Back on TrackOvercoming sadness, depression and mood struggles…
A number of misconception persist about happiness. Below are some facts. Money CAN buy you happiness The primary misconception is that money and wealth will make everything better and easier. Have you heard yourself or someone else say, if I had more money, then things would be so much better and I’d finally be content….
Research shows that when people intentionally emphasizing gratefulness, adopting an attitude of gratitude, a positive and encouraging perspective, especially regarding children and teens, good things happen. There is a significant positive impact on mental health, relationship satisfaction, life satisfaction, self-worth and esteem, and motivation. When we ruminate about things, our perspective is skewed, often towards…
CBT and Happiness: The last post gave a broad overview of the “Happiness-Formula”, remarking on what science tells us are the most important aspects of our lives. This is good to know, because if you do something about these areas, you will improve your mood and degree of satisfaction and happiness. This post will begin…
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