What Is happiness? If you are thinking about changing your life for the better, one way to start is by identifying your goals. You are probably hoping to find some version of happiness or emotional well-being. That might look like any combination of the following: A sense of freedom Self-esteem Self-confidence Happy to get up [...]
Every workplace has challenges, from frustrating coworkers to work overloads. One reason such issues keep hanging around is a lack of creative solutions. “Ideas on how to solve workplace problems rarely pop into your head when you’re on the job,” says John Putzier, author of Get Weird! 101 Innovative Ways to Make Your Company a [...]
Don't despair if the same frustrating problems shackle you at work time and time again. Perhaps you're bored with your job or concerned because the competition is passing your company by. Be aware that you can solve these problems with creativity. Whether you realize it, you already have creative ability. "Ninety-eight percent of people are [...]
Most people have thoughts and dreams about how their lives ought to be. When things don't work out the way they had pictured, they tend to blame other people or situations. They don't realize that the bad feelings come from their own thinking. "When things are bad, people say to themselves, 'Things aren't the way [...]
You don't want to spend this winter battling a runny nose, a nagging cough, or a fever. But colds and flu come with the season, right? They don't have to. Try this advice: Get a flu shot "The best time to get the flu vaccine is in October or November, but getting the vaccine later [...]
Having a positive outlook, a foundation of faith, and healthy relationships with loved ones can improve your health. No one's sure exactly how some of these factors contribute to good health, but study after study shows they do. "People who are basically optimistic feel better and live longer than those who aren't," says James S. [...]