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Be Happy, Get Sick Less

Posted on August 24, 2011
Optimists have less illness in their lives than pessimistic people

This may seem like a no brainer, but when you have a bad day, remember: Pessimism can influence your susceptibility to illness, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, says Martin E.P. Seligman, author of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being.

How to Better Control Your Emotions

Posted on February 17, 2011

By becoming aware of your emotions in the Earth school — anger, fear, love, and more — you can begin the process to heal. From The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness, by Gary Zukav and Linda Francis

The Myth About Happiness

Posted on November 16, 2010

Want to be happier? It may be easier to achieve than you think. Lisa Oz, author of Us: Transforming Ourselves and the Relationships That Matter Most, debunks the belief that emotions are involuntary and inevitable — and explains why you can choose happiness.

Why You Shouldn’t Regret Missed Opportunities: 2 Inspirational Stories

Posted on November 4, 2010

Things may not have gone your way in the past, and you may think your dreams have died, but God has new opportunities in front of you, says Victoria Osteen, author of Love Your Life: Living Happy, Healthy, and Whole.

The Happiness Habit

Posted on August 31, 2010

Get rid of a negative mentality and develop a habit of happiness with help from Joel Osteen, author of Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day.

3 Happiness Habits for the Mind

Posted on June 24, 2010

Though your brain is hardwired to be Velcro for negativity and to have a highly sensitive alarm system, there’s hope for increasing your happiness. Unlike an old dog, your brain really can learn new tricks. Here’s how. From Marci Shimoff, author of Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out.

4 Simple Steps for Making a Difference

Posted on May 25, 2010

In just four simple steps you can make a difference in someone’s life — and bring joy and a sense of fulfillment into your own. From Matthew Kelly, author of The Rhythm of Life: Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose

Escaping the Myth of I’ll-Be-Happy-When to Find Happiness Now

Posted on May 10, 2010

Learn how to banish the idea that the more you have, the better you’ll feel, or that you’ll be happy when [fill in the blank]. From Marci Shimoff, author of Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out.

Meditating Your Way to Greater Happiness and Health in 20 Minutes a Day

Posted on May 10, 2010

Meditation has been proven to relieve stress and improve your outlook. Here, learn how simply pausing for just a few minutes a day can make a positive difference in how you feel. From Marci Shimoff, author of Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out.

Finding Happiness by Finding Purpose in Your Life

Posted on May 9, 2010

Your ability to experience happiness is limited only by your ability to grasp the meaning and purpose of your life. From Matthew Kelly, author of The Rhythm of Life: Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose

A Quiz: Are You Involved Enough in Your Child’s Life?

Posted on March 12, 2010

The strongest and most consistent predictor of children’s mental health, adjustment, happiness, and well-being is the level of involvement of their parents in their life. From The Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting by Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D.