The default human emotion is happiness. It’s only when things get in the way of happiness that you fail to experience it. How many people really focus on making each year a happy year? Not many. Luckily, it doesn’t take a lot to have a good year filled with more good memories and fewer annoyances.

Your emotions help dictate your state of mind. This means that to keep your state of mind intact, it's necessary to have emotional balance. That way, you can make it through even the toughest times. You can enhance your emotional well-being, so when challenging times come around, you'll be more prepared to handle them!  These strategies can help you manage your emotions effectively:  Identify your support system. It's very easy to experience emotional dips. This is especially true ...

Many people think that napping is for lazy, old, or mentally weak individuals. However, napping is common among mammals. Look at how much time your dog or cat spend napping. It’s impressive. It only makes sense that we could all benefit from a regular nap. Why aren’t you taking advantage of naps? You might be making a big mistake. See how napping can bring you many physical and psychological benefits:  Less fatigue. Studies have shown that napping is a poor ...

Comparing yourself to others is a reliable way to reduce your confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. It must be natural to make these types of comparisons because nearly everyone does it. However, that doesn’t mean it’s a good move. If you want to become the best possible you, avoid comparing yourself to others. The Dangers Several challenges occur when you compare yourself to someone else: Everyone has a different starting point. You might be just learning to play golf, but ...

If you find that you often slip into negative moods, you're probably thinking that an attitude adjustment might help you. After all, a positive attitude not only helps you stay happy but also enables you to accomplish your hopes and dreams. One of the best ways to improve your overall attitude is to take every opportunity to say positive things to yourself. What you communicate to yourself through words, thoughts, and images are interpreted on a deeper level than you may realize. When you ...

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong, or everyone is going to find out that you don’t deserve your achievements? If you can relate to those feelings of chronic self-doubt, you’ve probably experienced imposter syndrome. You’re not alone - studies suggest 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their career. Overall, imposter syndrome stems from a high sense of self-doubt. Instead of attributing your success to your skills, you might downplay ...

Spring is a good time to make your home and workspaces sparkling clean and clutter-free. However, there's something else you should be paying attention to as well, and that's keeping a clear and happy mindset. If you find that you're having trouble dealing with life's stresses, and you need to sort out your thoughts, it will benefit you to use some of your spring cleaning time on yourself! Try some of the following tips to reorganise your thoughts: Get rid of anger. There are many ...

Do you ever wonder why you're here? After all, you were created with a unique set of passions and talents that no one else in the world can duplicate! Discovering your purpose in life lets you use your unique assortment of feelings and abilities to bring you greater self-fulfilment. When you're doing what you feel like you must have been born to do, you can create a life you enjoy through and through. Your goals will have more meaning to you, and challenges will be naturally easier to ...