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Comment on Rebounding From Resolution Remorse by LE

LE — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:54:40 +0000

I started swimming after the New Year. I go every other day and try not to over do it. There are certain resolutions that are easier than others to accomplish. If you have a lot of long/tedious/complicated goals then it doesn’t hurt to make some easier ones, as well. Maybe something as simple as starting to draw or to do some other hobby that you have always wanted to do. Have some easy goals is a good way to stroke your ego a little with accomplishment which is itself a great motivator to reach for more achievements.

Comment on Bouncing Back Quickly, Powerfully by Linda Davis

Linda Davis — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:15:23 +0000

This is a very inspiring post, Michele. In order to bring positive change into your life, you have to focus your attention on what you enjoy. Failures are part of our lives but these should not be the main focus of our existence. If we allow ourselves to be consumed by disappointment, we will find it hard to bounce back. It’s good to go through the whole spectrum of emotions but at one point, we have to pick up the pieces again and move on.

Comment on Bouncing Back Quickly, Powerfully by Claire

Claire — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:25:22 +0000

Reminds me of that old song: “…pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again.”

That works for me, most of the time. But I do notice occasionally that when I am really worn out from a long term challenge, my energy level for “bouncing back” is just not there. Sometimes I have to wait, catch a breath, whatever, before I can bounce back. The key is not to wait too long, or you end up wallowing in self-pity, or get into an idle groove, which can be hard to pull out of.

Check out my blog on happiness: http://o2behappy.blogspot.com

Comment on What Are Habitually Happy People? by Can You REALLY Be Happy ALL of The Time? « Happiness Blog

Can You REALLY Be Happy ALL of The Time? « Happiness Blog — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:44:11 +0000

[...] Habitually Happy people are not immune to difficulties, they are not unfeeling, they are not unrealistically happy during devastating disasters, death or difficult times. [...]

Comment on Try To Have A GOOD Time ALL THE TIME by SamanthaB

SamanthaB — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:28:49 +0000

Hi Great Post, Can you talk a bit about how eudonic and hedonic pleasures play into your advice. I was just reading about eudonic pleasures over on Emotional Brain Training News and am interested in it. Thanks for your thoughts!

Comment on Dealing With Dangerous, Deranged Thoughts by Your Happiness Power

Your Happiness Power — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:45:26 +0000

TIPs – September 6, 2009…

TIPs — Tim’s Interesting Picks
Each Sunday, I list some interesting things I found on the Web during the previous week:
Simple Ways To Relax During The Day
Dealing With Dangerous, Deranged Thoughts
September is Self-Improvement Month: What Will You Com…

Comment on Rational Optimism in Recession? by TIPs - August 30, 2009 | Your Happiness Power

TIPs - August 30, 2009 | Your Happiness Power — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:01:42 +0000

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Comment on Be Cool Like Barack Obama by Working On Me

Working On Me — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:41:30 +0000

Does Donating Money Make Us Happy?…

As my second official post, I’ll point our readers to a finding that recently appeared in Science. Elizabeth Dunn (UBC) and her colleagues demonstrated that giving money to others makes us more happy overall than using that money for ourselves.
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Comment on Happiness Habit Hints For The Holidays by social development

social development — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:10:01 +0000

social development…

Most people don’t know what they are talking about. You seem to have thought this through completely. Good Job!…

Comment on Be Cool Like Barack Obama by Leen Asaad

Leen Asaad — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:48:50 +0000

I’m totally with what’s written above.