Social Media & The Happiness Effect: Our Networks Support Our Health
Tweet “Think of it as health Facebook-style.” –Dr. Nicholas Christakis, Harvard social scientist Can you catch a case of happy? And can this sustain a healthier life? Time Magazine’s Alice Park’s “The Happiness Effect” explores a fantastic new report by Harvard social scientist Nicholas Christakis and University of San Diego political-science scholar James Fowler. The culmination of a 20 year study...
Read MoreFinding Guidance: Clues In The Midst Of Everyday Life
Tweet Susan Hanshaw I have just returned from BookExpo America (BEA), the book industry’s annual event held this year at the Los Angeles Convention Center, where I went to promote the debut of my book, Inner Architect: How to Build the Life You Were Designed to Live. I expected the experience to be one of value, learning, and building relationships. What I didn’t expect was to discover what occurred to me while I mentally noted...
Read MoreSecond Characteristic That Shapes Your Reality: How to Maintain Your Commitment
Tweet Once you have built your confidence and belief in yourself, the next step to shaping your reality is to maintain a high level of commitment toward your vision. Commitment is defined as a “pledge or promise, obligation, engagement or involvement.” It is the glue and strength that holds together an action plan. Four Steps To Maintaining Your Commitment: 1. Key areas for development: Break your vision down into areas for...
Read MoreFirst Characteristic That Shapes Your Reality: How to Build Your Confidence
Tweet If you believe that believing in yourself is a choice, then you must understand how to begin the process. The first characteristic that shapes your reality is your self confidence. But how do you feel confident when you have never done something that feels so difficult like making a life change? How Do You Build Your Confidence? 1. Increase Your Knowledge and Expertise: Take classes at a junior college, adult education curriculum, or...
Read MoreThe 3 Building Blocks To Change Your Life: #2 Your Interests
Tweet Is there an activity, hobby, or ritual that brings endless joy to your life? Do any of these “interests” stand out as special interests or passions that give you such pleasure that you lose track of time when involved in them? Has a passion been identified by your family or friends as being a special talent you possess? If you can answer yes to one or all of these questions then you are about to unlock the key building...
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