If about 40% of our happiness depends on our intentional actions, by changing how we behave and take action, we can considerably increase our level of happiness. However, this is easier said than done. Several internal factors can block us from changing our behaviour and actions and intentionally choosing those that further our happiness.
The title might sound strange because self-help books and motivational quotes teach you that if you make your passion your work, you will never have to work a day in your life. Being passionate about your job or work may have positive effects, such as higher motivation, productivity, engagement and better results. However, passion for your work can...
You felt miserable, unhappy and disconnected in your job. Therefore, you decided you needed a change, a new job. You found a new job soon and believed that you would be satisfied and fulfilled. Your working days would be joyful and rewarding.
Morning is the time to set your goals and boost your energy, motivation and mood for a joyful and successful day. Start the day in a good mood and with a positive attitude, clarity about what you want to achieve and focus on your priorities. Even if you wake up a bit tired or feeling low, you can consciously...
Let's talk about the people who surround you. They are a part of your environment, the circumstances of your work and life. According to happiness studies, circumstances are responsible for about 10% of your happiness. Therefore, it looks like they are not a significant factor in your happiness.
What if there were a simple and easy practice that could improve your life? Something that would work like magic? This magic, presented by Rhonda Byrne, the author of "The Secret", in her book "The Magic", is gratitude. Practising gratitude regularly can create magic in your life. It can make you happier and help you focus on the positive aspects...
Do you often think of tasks you should have done or should have finished, but, as they were not very urgent or you did not like them, you have been postponing them for a while? How do you feel when you think about such a task? Maybe you feel guilty or blame yourself for not being lazy or "good...
What does happiness mean to you? There's a lot of searching going on these days for the elusive state of "being happy," as people try to answer questions such as what makes people happy, how happiness influences life, or whether it is possible for everyone to experience long-term happiness and how to increase personal happiness.
More than 15 years ago, when I started my personal development journey, I read many self-help books. One of the recurring pieces of advice was to replace negative words with positive ones, such as saying 'challenge' instead of 'problem'. I did my best to replace 'problem' with 'challenge' over many years, although often it felt false....
Saying 'thank you' and being grateful is something that seems so commonplace, so simple. In childhood, we were all taught to say 'thank you' when we received something. And probably because of this simplicity, it is hard to believe that being grateful and saying thank you aloud or internally for all good things in life, however tiny and...
