Until recently, I had no idea that you could fairly easily teach your brain to be happier. As most of us could have guessed, researchers have found that positivity (having a positive outlook) makes us happier. I didn’t know that positivity is also proven to make people more successful. Luckily for us, there are simple,…
By Anna LeMind of The Mind Unleashed The world has never been so connected as it is now. Communication and internet technologies have made it possible to stay in touch with anyone no matter where they live. Today, it’s probably impossible to find a person who doesn’t use social networks and instant messaging apps, which have become…
Christina Tiplea of Embracing Simple Blog writes: There are so many little ways you can create happiness, but I think there is also something to be said about enjoying the simple pleasures in life that already exist in your day. When I take the time to really relish these moments as they present themselves, I…
Lindsey Shaffer of David Wolfe writes: While plants are commonly used to decorate a home or office, or brighten up a yard or garden, many plants can actually improve the flow of positive energy into a space. Certain plants are able to purify the air, while others can provide a sense of well-being, peace and…
By Yao Xiao: Yao Xiao is a China-born illustrator based in New York City. Yao Xiao creates artwork depicting a poetic visual world where complex concepts and human emotions are examined, amplified, and given physical form. Her work has helped people all over the globe connect at unique moments, from the celebration of the 20 Year…
Jess Stuart of Tiny Buddha writes: “Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” ~Jim Rohn We spend so much of our days at work, it makes sense that we should enjoy it, but many of us are not that lucky. Too many people work in…
Lauren Meeks of Tiny Buddha writes: “No friendship is an accident.” –O. Henry, Heart of the West Recently I was telling a friend how grateful I was that she had initiated a get-together. “No one ever reaches out to me,” I complained. “I feel like I am the one driving all of my relationships.” “Well,”…
Katie the “Wellness Mama” writes: If you’ve paid a little extra for healthy food, or even produced it yourself, you know the value of using up every last bit. Many of my recipes rely on eggs as a healthy protein source, but have you ever thought about holding on to those eggshells? And I’m not…
Thinking positively can attract many wonderful things into your life and can make any daunting task slightly easier to deal with. So why is it so difficult to do? Here are 7 things that you can do to stay positive. 1. Keep track of things you’re grateful for Scientifically speaking, the negative events of your…
Christina Tiplea of Embracing Simple Blog writes: Lately I’ve been giving a lot of thought to toxic people and how we all deal with them. When I was younger, I think I definitely put up with a lot more toxic behavior than I would nowadays. Labeling someone as “toxic” doesn’t necessarily mean they are emotionally…