Can you describe a moment of pure joy or a “perfect day?” This essay will explore how attitude, environment, and role models contribute to joy, happiness, and passion. The theme for August has been joy, happiness, and passion. I started with an essay titled “The Perfect Day,” looking at the good things that make lifeContinue reading “The Perfect Day – Finding Joy, Happiness, and Passion”
Category Archives: Well-being
A Happiness Makeover
We design our lives by the choices we make. Choose happiness! The philosophy of happiness is a complex field. One that has been researched since humans could communicate, the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, debated what defined happiness and how to achieve it in one’s life. Budda taught that happiness was achieved by removing theContinue reading “A Happiness Makeover”
Creating Happiness: Your Guide to a Joyful Life
Happiness is a complex concept to define. The entire field of positive psychology is working on defining happiness. Aristotle is considered the founding father of happiness. He believed that happiness consists of achieving all the good things in your life, such as health, wealth, knowledge, and friends. This leads to flourishing or living well. HappinessContinue reading “Creating Happiness: Your Guide to a Joyful Life”
Turning Passion into Purpose – The Power of Making a Difference
Let’s take a journey to turn your passion into purpose. We are all seeking meaning in our lives. What makes it worthwhile to wake up every day? Some find their purpose, and others are still on the path, seeking that secret ingredient that brings fulfillment. Passion is a driving force that leads us to pursueContinue reading “Turning Passion into Purpose – The Power of Making a Difference”
Live in the Present Moment To Embrace Joy & Happiness
Living in the present moment is a shift in your thinking. It requires you to pay attention to your thoughts. Where are you now? Pause and use your senses to engage with the world as it is this minute. Be aware of your surroundings and events happening right now. Stop: Pay attention We often moveContinue reading “Live in the Present Moment To Embrace Joy & Happiness”
The Perfect Day – Life on Your Own Terms
You are the author of your life story. Make it a powerful story. Start Now and take full responsibility for your story! Your life is in your hands, and you have the power to shape it into a powerful narrative. Find your joy, happiness, and passion to make every day extraordinary. And as you findContinue reading “The Perfect Day – Life on Your Own Terms”
Take Responsibility for the Quality of Your Life
Who am I today? Who do I want to be tomorrow? Quality of life should be a factor in determining your future. We should also keep asking what truly matters. For instance, your health, relationships, personal growth, and contribution to society are some things that truly matter. Focusing on what we can control gives usContinue reading “Take Responsibility for the Quality of Your Life”
Quality of Life: The Secret Ingredient is Connection
What truly matters? When thinking about the quality of your life, the main question should be what truly matters. Let’s play a game, using your imagination. Think about what you would do if you had all the money, you ever needed. If you could travel anywhere in the world that you wanted, would you goContinue reading “Quality of Life: The Secret Ingredient is Connection”
The Art of Living: Enhancing Quality of Life Through Creativity
A spark that ignites innovation, the drive behind musicians striving to make new music. A magic key to finding new solutions to complex problems. Or used in our everyday tasks to enhance the quality of our lives. This month’s essays are about quality of life. What makes our lives better? How can we improve theContinue reading “The Art of Living: Enhancing Quality of Life Through Creativity”
When Life Sucks – How to Find Quality in Life
The phrase “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” means you should try to make the best out of a difficult or unpleasant situation. It’s about turning challenges or setbacks into opportunities for personal growth and a positive mindset. I typically write from a positive mindset, and many of my essays may seem very upbeat.Continue reading “When Life Sucks – How to Find Quality in Life”