Archive for the ‘Change’ Category

Is there a science to happiness?  According to the girl Scouts, the answer is a resounding “yes”.

Recently the Girl Scouts merit badges underwent a major overhaul.  One of the merit badges in particular was very controversial.  Girl Scouts can now earn a Science of Happiness badge.  The thought process is that happiness can be scientifically analyzed.

How do the Scouts earn this badge?  They follow a scientific method to study their own happiness and that of others.  The involve themselves in a variety of activities.  They help others.  They learn to forgive.  They keep journals. Read the rest of this entry »

How often have you started the by making New Year’s Resolutions only to abandon them within the first week?  Statistics say that is what happens to 90% of us.

An unknown author said, “In absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia.” I was introduced to a seven-step, sure fire way to set and achieve my goals.  It’s a process and must be followed in a systematic way.  If you would like to set goals and achieve them, try the following process that has worked for me.  Then, let me know Read the rest of this entry »

It seems everyone is interested in the topic of “happiness”.  Many people ask, “What makes us happy?”  I enjoy reading the comments, research and stories of others as they attempt to answer this question.  Apparently, happiness is attained by different people in different ways.  Here’s something to consider…maybe happiness can be found in what you DON’T have?

Graham Hill, writer and designer, suggests that perhaps having less stuff, in less space can lead to less stress (more happiness).  In his short talk he makes the case for taking up less space and Read the rest of this entry »

The inability to comprehend what is being said, rather than simply opening our ears, is becoming a prominent problem in our society. According to eHarmony, an online dating service, the number two cause of breakups and divorce in the United States is lack of communication. Intimate relationships with our fellow human beings are destroyed because we do not know how to listen to one another! In addition, effective communication skills are valued in employees. The number one reason people are fired is not their inability to learn, but their inability to communicate.

Our ability to selectively hear not only keep us consciously unaware, but also hurts our relationships to the point of decay. Listening can help us in our relationships, our Read the rest of this entry »

Your rewards in life are determined by your contributions and service to others. Some people are paid minimum wage and others earn millions. There are no limits on how much you can earn. Limits are determined by your thoughts and beliefs.

As a child, wanting to be liked by others was a very powerful motivator. In school kids begin doing what they see everyone else doing. Acceptance is their focus. They want to dress like everyone else. They laugh when others laugh at a joke, story or subject matter…even though Read the rest of this entry »