by beth | Jul 27, 2023 | Happiness, Inspirational, Open Mind
I would absolutely define myself as an optimist, and I used to think that was a good thing, but now, I am not so sure. Angela Duckworth made Positive Psychology a thing at UPenn. We can get a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology, if we want....
by beth | Jul 14, 2023 | Friday Quote, Happiness, Self Improvement, Self-Care
“Do not look for rest in any pleasure, because you were not created for pleasure: you were created for joy. And if you do not know the difference between pleasure and joy you have not yet begun to live.” ~ Thomas Merton I looked up Thomas Merton yesterday...
by beth | Jun 28, 2023 | Blessings, Happiness, Inspirational, Power of the Mind, Self Improvement
As I mentioned yesterday, we had back to back weddings this past weekend. What I noticed at both weddings was all of the cameras—phone cameras and real, professional-grade cameras. People were taking pictures of the bride and groom, dances with poignant people, crazy...
by beth | Jun 23, 2023 | Friday Quote, Happiness, Power of the Mind, Strategy, Thinking
“The mind is a flexible mirror. Adjust it to see a better world.” ~ Amit Ray How many of you have seated yourself in the driver’s seat of your car only to find that the mirrors are all wonky. You can’t see anything you’re supposed to...
by beth | May 18, 2023 | Beliefs, Happiness, Persistence, Self-Confidence, Success
When we were out in Malibu, we went on this hike that was up on the cliffs along the beach. It was a really narrow and sandy path up to the rocky summit and, ultimately, the vista. The signage along the trail was unambiguous and stern in explaining how fragile this...
by beth | Apr 25, 2023 | Action Steps, Being in a funk, Happiness, Hope, Obstacles
Do you ever mull over in your mind, “How could I do better?” This is usually a work-related question, but it can also be something we ponder about in regard to our personal life as well. Have you ever defined, “better?” Is it more money, less...
