“It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” ~Claude M. Bristol Gratitude affirmations, like all affirmations, have the power to change our beliefs over time. An affirmation, defined by Merriam Webster Dictionary as a positive assertion, helps replace negative thoughts with positive […]
Happiness
How Keeping a Gratitude Journal Changed My Life
By Kacey Bradley I never thought practicing gratitude could do all that much for me. It sounded abstract and tedious. Just another thing to add to my to-do list. But I began anyway, and while now I often pour over the pages, it didn’t start that way. Some days, I struggled with what to write […]
How to Feel Good When Things Are Bad
By Justin Mazza I’ve had battles with anxiety and worry more times than I can remember. I’ve also had more than my fair share of unwanted life events that have stressed me out. Over the years, I learned that by focusing on my physical body and inner world or spiritual essence, it is possible to […]
How to Find Joy in Life
By Jennifer Landis Each day is a chance for us to start anew. We can find joy in life from being with our loved ones, our job and the smaller things, like a hot cup of coffee, or a walk in the park on a sunny day. The challenge of how to find joy in […]
5 Ways to Boost Happiness through the Power of Music
Music is the language of souls. For thousands of years, human beings have created music and sounds. Starting with common objects such as branches and rocks to the modern instruments we have today, music has come a long way. What’s remained the same, however, is the positive effect music has on emotions. Music shifts moods […]