The Myths of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky – Book Summary
The Myths of Happiness gives insights into our fruitless, and sometimes silly, efforts to be happy while offering realistic direction for personal fulfillment.
happiness
The Top 7 Habits of Light-Hearted People
Indeed, light heartedness and sense of humor is a basic resilience strengthening strategy.
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Anchor
Gratitude Ideas for Seniors by a Spunky Seniorpreneur
The benefits of writing a list of gratitude ideas for seniors was reinforced when I was a guest contributor on Steve Foran’s blog, Gratitude at Work.
Feeling Words Describe our Emotions
Learn to become familiar with your feeling state. Imagine watching yourself as if you were between 18 and 24 months old. Just notice. There is no need to express. Just be and study what this feeling is telling you.
You Can’t Be Serious: Putting Humor to Work – Book Summary
Not only is humor a key resilient strengthening tool it has become a hot topic in the world of employment.
Five Ways to Increase Your Authentic Joy
Gallop Poll . . . They point out that, in their research, regardless of the wars and unrest in the world, seven in 10 people in 138 countries reported in their Positive Experiences Index significant amounts of:
1. enjoyment
2. laughing or smiling
3. feeling well-rested
4. being treated with respect
Smile and the World Smiles With You. Frown and Get Sick
When you smile, you appear to be more likable and competent.
So! You Want to Find True Happiness!
Resilient people know that you can not feel happy all the time. Feeling happy is but one emotion that comes and goes. Feeling happy gives us the information, in that moment, we have what we want.