We all agree that being happy is a desirable goal, but its not always simple to achieve. “The emotion we call happiness is more of a bottom-up or inside-out experience than Top-down or Outside-in,” Heidi Hanna, PhD., executive director of the American Institute of Stress. “We need to connect with the basic things that really […]
An effective diet begins with a plan that maps meals and snacks based on foods that help you feel full longer. Why? If you feel satisfied, you will be less likely to get up in the middle of the night and make yourself a ‘Dagwood’ sandwich. Sometimes cravings can get the better of you. You […]
Turn that frown upside down and make people around you feel a bit happier. “Conventional wisdom tells us that we can feel a little happier if we simply smile. Or that we can get ourselves in a more serious mood if we scowl,” said lead researcher Nicholas Coles, a graduate student in social psychology at […]
It’s becoming more and more difficult to exist within society today without dealing with some form of stress on a daily basis. Between family drama, money issues, and demanding businesses and jobs, it makes sense that you may wish that there was truly a body wash that could take it all away and make you […]
Flying these days has lost much of its glamour and can be a real challenge, even for seasoned travelers. What with cramped spaces, packed and oversold flights, limited amenities, extra charges for everything and often times cranky travelers. Do not be too discouraged, below are some ways that can take the drudgery out of “getting […]
Fighting disease sounds serious, and it is, but that does not mean it has to always be hard work. In fact, there are some ways to ward off cancer and other serious diseases that could actually be fun and easy. The Big Q: If preventing some possible disease body invaders were as easy as preventing […]
$RACE, $FCAU Sauber Racing has been renamed Alfa Romeo as part of a move by the Fiat-Chrysler (NYSE:FCAU) to increase its luxury brand presences in F1. The move suggests that Alfa Romeo will forge closer technical ties with Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) in the future that extend beyond the customer relationship that Haas Racing now enjoys. While this […]
A healthy diet means Organic fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and the fated pig (bacon) Scientists have looked more than 1,000 raw foods to reveal their nutritional value and discovered that rendered pork fat, aka lard, made the Top 10. The research disclosed that 3.5oz of pork fat contains 632 kilocalories, and is a good source […]
This is the height of cold and flu season in North America and Europe, and many people have come down with respiratory illnesses post-Holidays Stress wreaks havoc with the immune system. The Big Q: What about the people who live through the winter months without a sniffle, what is their secret? The Big A: According […]
Fireworks are with us a many major events world wide, they signify excitement and celebration. Here are some of the world’s best fireworks displays going off on New Year’s Eve. Reykjavík, Iceland For Midnight Fireworks You will hardly notice the cold or the just 5 hours of daylight when you celebrate with new friends and […]
Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, All is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, Holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing alleluia; Christ the Savior, is born! Christ the […]
Every town across the US has its way to celebrate the holidays. So, this year check out one of these picture perfect American towns and holiday away from home. Leavenworth, Washington Like the idea of the world-famous Christmas Markets in Germany, but cannot or do not want to travel to Europe for the Holidays? Then […]
Strengthen Gratitude, Boost Happiness In this piece there are an array of practices, recommended by various experts and researchers, that can boost our gratitude and happiness quotient. You can also get more ideas from Robert Emmons’ lecture below, take the time, it a over an hour, and it is worth the listen. Mr. Emmons, a […]
Have a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday! November 22, Thanksgiving Day in the USA is an annual reminder to slow down, take stock and express thanks. Ideally, this practice would be daily, as the emotion of gratitude has been scientifically confirmed to impart some extraordinary health benefits. While the word “gratitude” can be interpreted in a number […]
President Trump, “My Biggest Threat Is the Fed” Tuesday, US President Donald Trump escalated his assault on the Fed, calling the central bank the biggest threat of his Presidency. “My biggest threat is the Fed,” President Trump said in a TV interview. “Because the Fed is raising rates too fast, and it is too independent,” he […]
President Trump Celebrates: Kavanaugh is a ‘Tremendous Victory’ President Donald Trump at a Kansas rally celebrated the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, condemning Democrats for what he called a “shameless campaign of political and personal destruction” against his nominee. To cheers of supporters at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, Trump declared it […]
Happy People Are Healthy People The effects of mental well-being may be so strong when it comes to physical health that even children who have a more positive outlook may enjoy better health in adulthood, according to Harvard School of Public Health researcher Laura Kubzansky. Certain attributes appear to be particularly beneficial for preventing or […]
Get Happy, Be Happy, Live Longer New research reveals that happy older people may live longer than their peers who are not as satisfied with life, suggesting that activities and programs aimed at maintaining or improving happiness may be beneficial for increasing life expectancy among seniors. Carried out by researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School in […]
Overall Americans are a Pretty Happy Lot It was on July 4th, 1776 that the signers of the Declaration of Independence agreed that we colonial settlers (not immigrants) had the unalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. So King George, buzz off. The Big Q: How are we doing 242 years later? […]
Gallup: Americans Satisfaction with US Direction Highest Since 2005 It’s good to be an American. At least, that’s what 38% of Americans said, according to a new Gallup poll. The number hasn’t been that high since Y 2009, when 39% said they are happy with our country’s direction. Many more Republicans than Democrats said they […]
Setting our own motives and objectives are primary tools for achieving happiness, confirmed experts at the sixth and final day of the Happiness Journey’s second edition, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. Speakers assured their audience that […]
Millennial’s Spending Hobbled by Student Debt Millennial’s spending habits have been driving business leaders crazy, but not because the youngest generation in the workforce is irresponsible with their cash. On the contrary, millennials are turning out to be the most frugal demographic since the so-called Greatest Generation that came of age during the depression. That […]
Home Gardening Is the Answer to Many of Our Food Problems There is no doubt that home gardening is an important step toward building a more sustainable food system. I have been encouraging readers for years to plant gardens as a means of making high-quality, nutrient-dense foods more readily available to their tables. Food grown […]
Become a ‘Master’ Get Happy and Make Money Let’s get started: If you do not have an an active passion, do not worry, Become really good at something, Generously use your skills to help the right people, then You will succeed. In his book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Cal Newport dispels the myth dubbed […]
The Japanese Path to a Long, Happy Life Millions of people in Japan have ikigai, meaning a reason to jump out of bed each morning on purpose. The Japanese island of Okinawa, where Ikigai or reason for being has its origins on Okinawa the home to the largest population of centenarians in the world. The Big Q: Could […]
President Trump’s New Year Tweet to Friends and Foes President Donald Trump’s a New Year’s Eve message: “What a year it’s been, and we’re just getting started.” President Trump also tweeted Sunday: “Together, we are MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Happy New Year!!” Donald J. Trump ✔@realDonaldTrump What a year it’s been, and we’re just getting […]
Some Good Things I Learned Along the Path… to leading a centered, contented successful life. Most people I know want to be successful, want to be happy, want to be free of stress, anxiety worry and concerns. 1st, do not be jealous of someone achieving more than you, and never count any others money when making […]
Democracy at Work: President Trump’s 1st 100-Days Trump voters can see that the president has had both successes and failures in the 1st months in office. That’s normal. The successes have been ignored by the Democrat press, but we inform ourselves by going to our own, more truthful, news sources. There is much to celebrate. […]
The Art of Letting Things Go: Love People, Use Things Minimizing our belongings is often easier said than done, people often struggle when it comes to “S-Canning” certain things One of the Key reason people get emotionally attached to things is because of the “endowment effect” people add value items once they own them. Once something is […]
Be Optimistic, Live Happier, Live Longer Yes, Optimism promotes longevity, because having a positive outlook on life has been shown to be the most influential factor in longevity studies. Healthy behaviors cannot fully account for impact optimism has on mortality, but some researchers believe optimism has a direct effect on biological systems. While conventional medicine […]
Share Your Happiness, It Is Contagious Knowing that happiness is contagious should be an inspiration to openly share as much of it as possible. What is Happiness As noted by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology in Massachusetts General Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry:”We can view happiness in at least three ways — as a […]
Pets Add Joy to Our Lives Making Our Hearts Happy and Healthy. Pets add a lot of joy to our lives, and studies have shown that they can improve our health in many areas, making our hearts not only happy, but healthy. Below are some areas pets can provide health benefits, as follows: Heart disease: […]
Steer Clear of Aggressive Driving this Holiday Weekend Some tips on how to avoid hostile behavior on the road Most drivers know “road rage” when they see it. Road Rage when 1 driver intends to intimidate, threaten, or harm another, and often includes dangerous behaviors such as speeding, yelling, honking, and/or tailgating. Road Rage happens […]
Gardening Can Improve Your Health, Fitness, Mood and Nutrition Of course, fresh air never hurt anyone, and research confirms that spending time in nature can have significant mental and emotional health benefits. Depression is sometimes rooted in a feeling of being disconnected, and reconnecting to nature can help you reconnect to your own self and […]
The Negative Mindsets of Struggling Entrepreneurs The life of an entrepreneur is not easy, sleepless nights, constant stress and wearing many hats, all are normal stuff. From the outside looking in, it might appear that it is. But ask the most successful entrepreneurs if it was easy, they will shake their head, smile and say […]