One of the most common phrases people say to others in some form of grief is, ‘time heals’ or ‘it takes time’. It usually does, but time is not the healer. There is a certain process that has to be gone through in order to move things from being painful to being accepted. And this also relates to living with more integrity, being happier and changing a habit. Read more about the grieving process
This post about practicing happiness is the second point raised in Brian’s questions. The question of how to apply what you know.
I talked a while back about the 10,000 hour principle. The idea that to become a true expert at something takes 10,000 hours of practice. That’s true in every area of life. Read more about practising happiness
Sometimes I’ve been asked ‘what my biggest regret is’. I used to think I didn’t regret. I’m not the sort of person to look back. Perhaps there is a mild feeling of regret that particularly in my past business, that I allowed myself to be talked out of strategies that instinctively I knew were right, but were revolutionary. Time proved my instincts were correct. But that doesn’t really bother me.
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This is Part 3 of a 3 part series. (Part 1 - More Doesn’t Lead To Happier, Part 2 - Happiness And Political Correctness)
When I was young and we were going on holiday my Dad would put our suitcases etc on the roof rack. And he would strap them down securely with those elasticated clips that catch on the sides. Since he was worried that the bundles might fall, he would strap lots around them. We would always joke about how many he was using. Readmore about why meditating will make you happier than succeeding?
Happiness And Political Correctness - Part 2 in a short series (Part 1 - More, doesn’t lead to happier)
One reason more doesn’t make us happier, is the habituation factor. We get used to whatever level we’re at It’s like a set point on a thermostat. It’s the zone where we feel comfortable. Read more about happiness and political correctness
In response to Kirk’s comment a short series on happiness and happiness thresholds.
Have you ever read those glossy women’s magazines that share inside gossip on celebrities or real life stories on people? Read more about how come we have more stuff, but less happiness
I’ve been noticing that there’s a missing element in self help books. And I think together, you and I could overcome that missing element. Here’s how I noticed it…
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