This post was written by Leo Babauta, originally for Zen Habits. Republished here with permission. When I set out to convert my unhappiness with my life into happiness, I had some ideas about how to do it. I was going to get out of debt and lose weight and get a better job and declutter […]
Why Positive Thinking Alone is Not Enough
This is a guest post written by Jessica Tanner. There are two major reasons why positive thinking is not enough on its own for most people. The first reason is that they keep those happy thoughts on the surface but deep down they do not really feel happy. The second reason is that people begin […]
How to Improve Every Moment
This post was written by Leo Babauta, originally for Zen Habits. Republished here with permission. I’m a big proponent of slowing down, simplifying, doing less, and being less busy … but what if you can’t? What if your life can’t be made less busy — are you doomed to a life of anxiety and unhappiness? No. I’m going […]
4 Ways to Be Grateful for Better Well-Being
This post was written by a guest author. Your well-being has a lot to do with your mind. Your thoughts and attitude contribute toward your health and happiness. Feeling thankful is a cue for your system to produce feel-good chemicals, while worries make you feel bad. Bearing this in mind, why not practice the art […]
The Little Trick to Make Any Moment Better
This post was written by Leo Babauta, originally for Zen Habits. Republished here with permission. I learned a little trick while practicing meditation that helped me, not only with meditation, but with just about everything I do. Here’s the little trick to make any moment better. The Little Trick to Make Any Moment Better I […]
How to Be Happy Anytime
This post was written by Leo Babauta, originally for Zen Habits. Republished here with permission. I’ve noticed that in the past, like many people, I was always wishing I was doing something different, thinking about what I would do in the future, making plans for my life to come, reading (with jealousy) about cool things […]
Finding and Cultivating Your Passion in Life
This is a guest post. There are perhaps few things more important than finding purpose in your life. It can be difficult to discover something to be passionate about, and even rarer to be able to follow and devote yourself to that passion. This does not have to be limited to a mere pastime or […]
17 Inexpensive Ideas for Self Care
Self care is an important part of taking care of your mental health, but things like getting a massage or facial are pretty expensive. Instead, here are 17 inexpensive ideas for self care. If you’re on a budget, you probably want to still add self care to your life without breaking the bank. And ultimately, […]
4 Negative Thoughts Most Destructive to Happiness and Success
This is a guest post by Carlton Ryan. All of us desire success and happiness in life. Yet, we are often the reason we are unhappy, dissatisfied, and unable to reach our goals. The problem lies in destructive, negative thought patterns. Bad thoughts of this sort are like an enormous weight that we must carry […]
3 Things to Stop Doing If You Want to Be Happy
This is a guest post by Bridget Webber. You want to be happy, who doesn’t? However, you might engage in unhelpful behaviors that thwart your success. Whether you procrastinate, feed negative self-talk, or don’t rest your mind, you lower your potential to create happiness. Click here to subscribe to our Youtube channel! 3 Things to […]