Use the following 50 happy thoughts as mental antidotes and an important part of your mental toolkit for overcoming negative thoughts. There’s no specific method to this; it’s all about what works best for you. Here an easy thing to do: Print this list and place it in spots you frequently see, like on your [...]
It's a common notion within the laughter community that laughter might well be the key to happiness. I beg to differ with this oversimplified cliché. Laughter has immense value, yes, but it's crucial to recognize it as a means to enrich our journey, not the ultimate goal or solution. For lasting happiness and fulfillment, [...]
Say this sharply, say this sweetly. Say this shortly, say this softly. Say this sixteen times very quickly...
Adults who are playful are upbeat – cheerful, positive, enthusiastic people. The playful adult also builds up more resilience to weather the inevitable hardships and heartaches that life brings.
Here are three ways to think about how to laugh more with your partner, and 20 simple ideas to get you started. Enjoy!
Here are 23 suggestions from Annette Goodheart to help yourself laugh, from her most excellent book Laughter Therapy: How to Laugh About Everything in Your Life That Isn't Really Funny. Dr Annette Goodheart, PhD (1935-2011), was a psychologist from Santa Barbara, California, who specialized in laughter therapy starting in the late 1960s. She was the [...]
Here are 20 sound advice from the Bible on when to keep your mouth shut to avoid creating unnecessary tension and conflict in your life. (This article is part of a series of advice on how to add more laughter and joy into your life. My point is that laughter and joy are already within [...]
Don't know what to do? Here are 4 simple ideas to get you back on track. Effortless Focus This system was devised by Serge Kahili King, PhD. Here is the gist of it: STOP. Stop thinking, stop doing, stop trying. Just be aware and breathe in the present moment, doing only what is necessary for survival. [...]
The Strangest Secret was a 1957 spoken word record by Earl Nightingale (an American radio speaker and author) which sold over one million copies and received the first Gold Record for the spoken word, making it one of the bestselling voice recordings in history. It's a 30 minutes piece so make sure you have time [...]
The inner smile meditation is a popular Taoist practice in which we smile inwardly to each of the major organs of our body, activating the energy of loving-kindness within us. This is easy to do and will require only 10- 30 minutes (longer if you like). To clear your negative emotions follow these simple steps: [...]
