Happiness & Success
Achieving Happiness Through Acceptance of Life
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
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- Written by: Jude Bijou, M.A., M.F.T.
Physically wanting to strike out or viewing other people, things, or situations as enemies isn’t going to get you where you want to go. In fact, it could land you up in prison or equally worse, locked up in an emotional prison of being alone forever...
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- Written by: Barbara Berger
Many people who are striving to be tolerant and loving and kind suppress their own personal power because they mistakenly perceive the energy of personal power to be anger.
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- Written by: Louis-Philippe Beland and Daniel Brent, Louisiana State University
Society pays a heavy price for traffic. It leads to lost time, more pollution and increased spending on gasoline. But there may be yet another hidden cost of traffic.
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- Written by: Stephen Bright, Edith Cowan University and Martin Williams, Monash University
Mainstream media tend to report more stories about illicit drugs than alcohol. This is despite one study finding 47% of homicides in Australia over a six-year period were alcohol-related.
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- Written by: Taylor Kubota, Stanford University
Internet trolls, by definition, are disruptive, combative, and often unpleasant with their offensive or provocative online posts designed to disturb and upset.
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- Written by: Dr. Eric Pearl and Frederick Ponzlov
The penchant for human beings to discover how unalike they are, how distinct they are - it all has to do with ego. Where we need to put the energy now is in how similar we are...
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- Written by: Jude Bijou, M.A., M.F.T.
Anger can lead to destructive behavior, but it can also be harnessed for positive change. By recognizing and expressing anger constructively, individuals can move beyond negative reactions and embrace acceptance. This article offers practical steps to channel anger healthily and create a plan for resolution, ultimately fostering kindness and love in relationships.
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- Written by: Michael J. Chase
Most people will categorically agree that one of the most difficult emotions to express is forgiveness. More lives have been destroyed by bitterness and the inability to forgive than perhaps any other negative emotion. Even the most minuscule issues that we refuse to let go of can poison...
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- Written by: Howard Manns, Monash University
Our linguistic and legal obsession with “insult” and “offence” is nothing new. In 1832, Sydney resident William McLoughlin was given 50 lashes for using the word “damned” against his master.
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- Written by: Michael Gluckman
If there is one emotion that seems to get out of control, it is anger. We express it, and then we regret it. Repressing anger does no good. It just builds up, and then we feel as if we have a bomb that’s about to explode. Can we put unwanted anger to rest?
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- Written by: Gillian Kiley, Brown University
Individual tendencies toward physical aggression may lead someone to support aggressive foreign policy interventions, new research suggests.
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- Written by: Barbara Berger
So many women are still afraid of being called angry, still afraid of owning their own power, still of afraid of being called a “bitch” or not being feminine or not being spiritual. Which in reality translates into being afraid to say no to the people around them who are actually stepping on their toes!
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- Written by: Lisa Garr
Living an aware life involves recognizing and avoiding the black holes of negativity that can disrupt well-being. From managing stress addiction to employing techniques like laughter and naps, individuals can learn to foster a positive mindset. Practical strategies for stress relief and awareness can significantly improve mental and physical health.
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- Written by: Jaeha Lee, North Dakota State University
The manic nature of Black Friday has often led shoppers to engage in fistfights and other misbehavior in their desperation to snatch up the last ultra-discounted television, computer or pair of pants.
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- Written by: Tom Denson
Everyone knows someone with a quick temper – it might even be you. And while scientists have known for decades that aggression is hereditary, there is another biological layer to those angry flare-ups: self-control.
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- Written by: John Cianciosi
How can we motivate ourselves to overcome anger? We might begin by considering the nature of anger to see whether it is a necessary, helpful, or pleasant state of mind. In other words, does anger improve the quality of our lives in any way?
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- Written by: Jude Bijou, M.A., M.F.T.
Anger is in everyone’s emotional constitution to one degree or another. It oozes out in big and little ways, no matter how valiant the attempt to disguise it. It shows up when you act meanspirited, inconsiderate or bossy, or when you just find yourself frustrated about...
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- Written by: Karen Casey
Changing our thoughts can be as easy as A, B, C. And that's the key to creating a different set of experiences that leads to the different life many of us deserve. One of my favorite ideas from A Course in Miracles is...
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- Written by: Starhawk
Mediation is appropriate in cases of miscommunication or misunderstandings, to clear up hurt feelings and hurtful interactions. Mediation implies that we can find a win-win solution, that no one is either completely right or completely wrong and that both parties can come to share a mutual purpose.
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- Written by: Alan Cohen
A young Japanese man named Shui was riding on a crowded train when a belligerent drunk made his way through the train car and began to rough up passengers. Shui had studied martial arts for many years, yet never before had he been forced into a public confrontation. Shui felt his blood begin to boil, and...
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell
Many adults struggle with an inner teenager that resists healthy habits. By acknowledging this voice and fostering a dialogue, individuals can collaborate with themselves to make better lifestyle choices. This approach not only promotes self-discipline but also enhances the relationship with personal well-being.
