Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Happiness Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Happiness". If you have expertise in Happiness and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- Wooden Puzzles an unique present - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from jasmine smithTimes change and with passage of time new ideas and concepts come up. But what is truly amazing is that often older ideas and themes which were lost in the sands of time spring up once again sometime in future. One such theme is that of wooden toys, which used to be extremely popular even a few ...
Views: 618(1 vote) - Workplace Stress And Personal Effectiveness: A Symbiotic Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rick CarterYou probably never thought of workplace stress as being the paramount key to your career success. Most people and so-called experts want to emphasize people skills or technical skills or even how you interact with your boss. But without stress and chaos, you really have no opportunity to stand ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - Writing as catharsis - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Jason Pegler"Writing can be a cathartic process. Writing one’s autobiography is a deeply personal process. When I wrote A Can of Madness I poured my heart out on the page. It was extremely intense but, overall, an extremely rewarding experience. Writing saved my life and enabled me to put my manic ...
Views: 2500(1 vote) - Writing Yourself Happy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Paul Dalton“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” - E. L. Doctorow I have written and spoken many times about strategies for creating authentic happiness, and the recurring theme has always been “Happiness is not something you can pursue; it is who you are”. ...
Views: 4895(1 vote) - XMas Gifts for Girls - Artificial Christmas Flowers - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from think tankChristmas! Christmas! Christmas! Just hearing your sweetheart and girlfriend say that why not New Year or valentine day? Really, smiling can be seen on your face and you can say that this is most precious time of celebration of New Year with great joy, pleasure and fun. It is the most favorite ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - Yoga and Blackberry-picking - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Rachel JenningsYoga and blackberries, may not be the obvious combination. But the time is now ripe (in the UK at least) to put the two together. Timing is everything in the land of blackberry picking. It is utterly crucial to success. Last year the time came and went, and I was left bereft of a freezer of ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Yoga It's basics and Importance - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2020 from Shailja kant MishraWe are all aware of the fact that yoga is a historical practice to attain mental, spiritual as well as physical fitness followed since ages. Their existence can be traced back to Vedas and ancient Indian texts and we should feel proud about it! It is a matter of immense excitement and comfort ...
Views: 678(1 vote) - YOU are the Playwright of the Roles You Play on the Stage of Life ... - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Bishop CarolMaryBrigitand have the power and the Heart to DARE to change the scenery, the dialogue and the venue that the play occurs with, from and on so that the world can be a place that works for all with no one and nothing left out!!!!! "YOU AND I POSSESS WITHIN OURSELVES, AT EVERY MOMENT, UNDER ALL ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - You Can Only Start from Where You Are - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Geoffrey CanavanIt doesn’t matter where you want to go – the next city, the local store, a new life – the starting point must always be where you are right now. Every process of change begins by determining exactly where we are, then deciding where we want to go and then creating an action plan for moving ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Your Dreams Can Become A Reality Through The Magic of A Dream Board - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamCreating a dream board is very similar to writing out your goals in life. The main difference being it’s visual. This difference adds an interesting element that has proved to be powerful for me and many others. I have used the goal setting technique quite often and it has always proven ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Your Flaws are Proof That Beauty is Within - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2020 from Jaclyn TengIt’s very cliché to describe people by their flaws and the scars on their body. A lot of people would find it offensive if they’re described by certain parts of their body. Most people with these scars got that from various operations and that can shape our fashion, mannerism, and the confidence ...
Views: 378(1 vote) - Your Inner Summer - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Nicola BuntingIt's that time of year again... That time of year when we take time out, time away, time to enjoy nature and all of the beauty around us and within us. Whether we spend summer in the city or in Tuscany, we experience time differently. The summer gives us an inner summer experience of immersing ...
Views: 1370(2 votes) - Your Keys to Freedom... - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jayne WarrilowThink about your typical day. Do you have the same things for breakfast each morning? Do you buy a cup of coffee every morning on the way to work? Do you watch the same television programs, meet the same friends and have the same sorts of conversations? When was the last time you you made a ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - Your Life Theme, Why it is Invisible: Mini-Quiz - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Jard DeVilleThe human tendency to adapt as life changes swirl around us, or to stand pat by holding to the past even when doing so is self-defeating - begins when we are infants. Our personality patterns, values, attitudes, expectations and all the rest jelled when we were deciding who we are, what life is ...
Views: 2412(1 vote) - “I Need A Partner to be Happy” - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2006 from Margaret PaulDo you believe that you need a partner to be happy? My client, Adrienne, an attractive woman in her 50’s, has been married and divorced twice. She was unhappy in both marriages, but she still believes that she needs a partner to be happy. This belief continually leads her into inappropriate ...
Views: 7061(1 vote) - “Who’s Driving Your Core? Merge w/Divinity” Online Radio Show Appearance w/Al Diaz - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! How’s 2016 going so far? I was afforded the honor of beginning this year with a blog talk radio show appearance with Al Diaz, international speaker, author, producer, and show host. So on Saturday morning, 10 am PST on January 2, I found myself warming up my voice a couple hours ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - How to be happy all of the time - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomContrary to popular belief, being happy is not about how much money you have or how much fun you have. The reason that most of us are not happy all of the time is because many of us do not take ownership and responsibility for our own mental and emotional well being. Happiness is down to ...
Views: 1299(4 votes) - Women – Change and Starting Over - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Deborah HayesCould you do it? Have you ever thought or fantasized about it? Tell the truth have you ever sat and imagined what your life would be like if you sold all your belongings and moved to a brand new life? Where would you go; to live near a beach, to the desert, to a small quiet town from the city or ...
Views: 4965(3 votes) - ***TRANSFORM PAINFUL EVENTS INTO PEACE AND PERSONAL POWER - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Doris HelgeWHY TRADITIONAL APPROACHES FAIL TO PRODUCE THE HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS YOU WANT Most people are hungry for happiness. They're searching for real answers to age-old questions because much of what we've been taught is upside down and backward. For example, when people put on a happy face or try ...
Views: 5595(3 votes) - 3 Things You Can Do Right Now To Be Happy No Matter What - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Narah ValenskaAll human beings want to be happy and what is even more beneficial is knowing how to be happy no matter what. The suicide of fashion designer, longtime girlfriend of Mick Jagger, L'Wren Scott makes one think what could have prevented it or stopped it. The truth is we will never know. However, ...
Views: 1427(3 votes) - 5 WAYS TO FEEL SUPER-OPTIMISTIC - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2005 from Michael MercerOptimism is the hidden key to your personal and business success. Optimists possess a clear vision of an exciting life, confidently work on goals to achieve their vision, and take self-responsibility. In contrast, pessimists have no clear vision of a fantastic life, and they love to complain, ...
Views: 2025(3 votes) - Happiness is Your Natural State - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Larry CraneHappiness exists in everyone. Happiness and love are your natural state of being. All the happiness that you can possibly imagine exists within your very Self being right in this moment. This is good news! The happiness that we are seeking is right where we are says Lester Levenson, founder ...
Views: 2116(3 votes) - How Many Other Things Are We Missing? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenThere are many things that may be considered as lacking in the world today, and there are many lightworkers, dreamers and activists who make every effort to remind us of these missing elements. But one aspect that is too seldom addressed is our lack of true appreciation and ...
Views: 1238(3 votes) - How To Be Happy - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Kerry LittleHow to be happy is a question lots of people ask. It's very common for us to depend upon others in order to make us happy... "if only I could have an amazing boyfriend, I would be happy", or "if only my friends were more attentive, I would be happy" or (and this is a common one!) "if I had more ...
Views: 1528(3 votes) - How To Get Your Power Back And Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from simona richIt's very disempowering to see yourself as a helpless victim. Unfortunately many people make this mistake. The reason why some people feel powerless is because they think that they have no influence over their lives. They perceive other people and circumstances to be more powerful than ...
Views: 2821(3 votes) - Quotes and thoughts about adventure - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Paulius Gregorjanas“Life is an adventure. Every day is an adventure. Today is adventurous. Tomorrow will be another adventure. Our life is like undiscovered continents and every human being is a never – ending story.” S. Casta There aren't many adventurous life or love quotes, but the ones I found on Funny love ...
Views: 4793(3 votes) - Secrets to Lasting Intimacy: Ancient Tantric Wisdom transforms Modern Love - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverTaoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, North American Quodoshka, and others, hold secrets to creating fulfilling love and intimacy that are not known to the Western world. One of these ancient traditions is Tantra which was born over 5000 years ago in East India and practiced by people that called ...
Views: 2447(3 votes) - The Benefits of Life Coaching: Your Accelerated Growth - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Mark GibsonPerhaps the most important commonality clients of trained personal coaches have in common is that they achieve their clearly defined life goals sooner by moving through challenges more quickly. Many coaching clients enjoy new levels of happiness, improved communication skills, renewed mental ...
Views: 1460(3 votes) - Wake Your Mind Up Today! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoWake your mind up today, at any time, and feel filled with the love and embodiment of power, strength and courage to overcome all setbacks. Whether they are emotional, physical, spiritual, or even monetary, you have the ability to change it. You can improve your journey in this physical lifetime ...
Views: 1701(3 votes) - What’s stopping you from being successful? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Larry CraneIf we took a moment and asked ourselves, “What’s stopping me from being successful?” we might get an answer such as “I don’t know.” Well that response doesn’t really help us to understand what is blocking us from having success or being successful. In truth, most of us don’t really know what’s ...
Views: 3822(3 votes) - Happiness is a Choice: 7 Ways To Feel Happy Right Now - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Isobel PhillipsHappiness isn't something that suddenly appears in our lives when we have everything we want; happiness is a choice we make in every moment. Sometimes it's just not possible to feel on top of the world; for example if we've just lost someone we love, nothing is going to make us feel happy right ...
Views: 1968(5 votes) - Your Most Trusted Advisor - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Stacey CurnowI consider my body my most trusted advisor. I think it assimilates information from the Universe that I can’t understand fully at first. You see, I know the Universe wants my best life, but sometimes I don’t heed its advice – sometimes I’m convinced I don’t even hear it. It’s like Oprah ...
Views: 2095(5 votes) - Millennials and the Holiday Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from Phyllis GoldbergAlthough it may be the holiday season, as far as presents go that doesn't mean a whole lot to Millennials. Like so many other issues, they have their own ideas about gift giving. Apparently what they want is cash, mostly to pay down college costs and other debt. So much for the negative ...
Views: 2863(2 votes) - ***Free At Last! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura Young“Is the life I’m living the life that wants to live in me?” Parker Palmer A new acquaintance asked Zorba the Greek if he were married. Zorba roared passionately: “Of course I’m married, I have a wife, kids, bills, problems, the full catastrophe.” Our “full catastrophe” may look ...
Views: 9577(4 votes) - 4 Of The Best Things To Do with Fear - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Adrienne FikesOne thing I hear often is that by just thinking positive or speaking affirmations, you can overcome your fears. Unfortunately this well meaning sentiment is only part of the story. The other part is something you might not want to know. In order for you to truly get unstuck, it is necessary for ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 4: Fear - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellWelcome to part four of my five part series on why people don’t take the steps to live their highest purpose! So far I’ve covered lack of clarity on what they are passionate about, the idea that they don’t have the time or can make the commitment, and money concerns. Today I’d like to address ...
Views: 2056(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Know You've Lost Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Nicole NenningerHave you lost yourself? Are you so absorbed in your career, in your relationship, in the daily grind, or in an addiction that you've lost sight of who you are or where you'd like to be in life? Great! Say what? Well, let me reassure you that first, it's pretty common. Second, I can help ...
Views: 2499(4 votes) - 7 Habits of People Who Lead Happier Lives - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaLives of happy people can teach us great lessons such as productivity and giving to the less fortunate. All happy people have some habits in common that make them distinct and a lot happier than others. Here is a list of 7 habits of happy people which you will find in almost all of them. 1. ...
Views: 1350(2 votes) - 7 Ways To Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude And Improve Your Life - by Submitted on May 13, 2014 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)MoHow Posted By Joel Simms It’s amazing how some simple, easy, positive actions can improve life. Saying "Thank You" and being grateful are two examples that have enormous power. In fact, they have the power to change your life in the most profound way. My wife taught me to be grateful ...
Views: 4240(4 votes) - Achieving And Sustaining Personal Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Gerry HopmanWe live in a world that believes in postponing happiness exemplified by the the following statements: I'll be happy when I make $ 100,000 a year I'll be happy when I get my dream house I'll be happy when I have enough money to quit my job Happiness isn't associated with wealth and riches. In ...
Views: 2287(2 votes) - Are You Being You - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you showing the world who you really are, or are you hiding your true-self in order to fit in and be accepted? Are you living your life as an original or as a copy? When we choose to be authentic, we show the world our natural, unpainted, genuine self. We comfortably share who we really ...
Views: 948(2 votes) - Challenge The Behaviour Not The Person - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Luminita SaviucIf you want to improve your relationships, if you want to build happier and longer lasting social connections, you have to learn how to better communicate. If let’s say for example you are in a relationship and your partner acts in ways that you no longer can accept, ways that are hurting your ...
Views: 1880(2 votes) - Choosing Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Adam BenedettoDuring life, we may sometimes find ourselves in a slump, experiencing sadness, emptiness, or withdrawal at times when we know our lives should be making us happy. This can be confusing. Why, if all seems as it should be, are we not happy? What is in our way or stopping us from experiencing the ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - Christine’s triumph: rebuilding a positive self-image - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Diane CraigI’ve belonged to numerous gyms and health clubs over the years and it never fails to amaze me that every “resolutionist” in town signs up for membership at MY gym in January. This year was no different. I showed up at my usual time and voilà — all the machines were in overdrive with bodies ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Create An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Estelle GibsonThe Power of Gratitude Practicing an attitude of gratitude is a simple way to give yourself an Attitude Adjustment. Gratitude shifts your focus from lack to abundance. Research has shown that giving thanks makes people happier, more resilient, strengthens relationships and can improve your ...
Views: 1466(2 votes) - Don't Let the Blues Get You Down-Try Reflexology! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Jacqueline FairbrassWith all the information now available on the adverse side-effects of medical intervention into depressive states many people are looking to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to help. I am often asked about alternate or complementReflexology can aid in treating depressionary practices ...
Views: 2721(6 votes) - Don't Worry, Be Unhappy - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kirsten MahoneyEncouraging being unhappy may seem like an unlikely offering coming from someone who purports to help people live more fulfilling, joyous lives but stick with me here for a few moments and I'll show you how being unhappy could provide your key to contentment. Many people, including myself, ...
Views: 1356(2 votes) - Get Happy Now! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Joy PhillipsMany people believe that happiness follows success. I bet you’ve caught yourself a time or two saying things like, “I’ll be happy when I lose 25 pounds,” or “I’ll be happy when I find Mr. Right,” or “I’ll be happy when I am living in my dream home,” or “I’ll be happy when my husband changes his ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - Going Pro - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from David OrmanEver meet someone who is a success, regardless of circumstances? I hope so as they are some of the most inspiring, exemplary people on the planet. Regardless of outside factors, they are healthy, happy and prosperous. When queried about their approach, invariably there is one common phrase ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - Happiness | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Kathryn WheatI have come to the realization that our problems in life can be the very thing that ultimately bring us happiness. When we face tragedy, dig through our pain, and eventually come out of it on the other side, we are renewed. In a way, it’s the pain that helps us feel joy. I believe that sometimes ...
Views: 1655(2 votes)