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Health & Happiness
This group of my blog posts (articles) is about health and happiness, including building confidence and resilience, managing daily stresses, regulating emotions, establishing effective relationships, handling criticism, problem-solving and many more.
Health and happiness are crucial aspects of a successful and fulfilling life. They significantly impact our overall well-being, allowing us to live our lives to the fullest, to enjoy our experiences, and to contribute positively to our community. Research has shown that happy people tend to be healthier, while good health can contribute to increased happiness, creating a positive upward spiral.
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Blog posts in the Health and Happiness category include:
Page Two (Newer Posts):
11) Love Living a Simple Life.
13) Dealing with Uncertainties.
14) Standing Up for Our Rights.
16) Health and Happiness Blog Post.
17) Health and Happiness Blog Post.
18) Health and Happiness Blog Post.
19) Health and Happiness Blog Post.
20) Health and Happiness Blog Post.
What Have You Done Today (Prode)?
Pride is a very positive and uplifting feeling. Others can be proud of us, and we can be proud of ourselves. However, being proud of ourselves seems somewhat elusive these days. It can also feel uncomfortable, fake, boastful or selfish. Recognising other people's positive qualities and accomplishments is often easier than our own.
Self-Confidence and Assertiveness
To be assertive is to firmly state an opinion, claim a right or establish our authority with resolute determination and strength of character. When we assert ourselves, we behave in a way that expresses our confidence, importance or autonomy and earns us respect from others.
Positive Aging
Life expectancy has improved considerably during the past few decades, and increasingly, more people look forward to twenty years or more of life after retirement. However, . .
Hope and Optimism
In 1965, Martin Seligman and his research colleagues discovered “learned helplessness.” They found that when animals are subjected to difficult situations that they cannot control, they stop trying and become hopeless and passive.
Emotional Blackmail
Emotional Blackmail (domestic abuse, domestic violence or gaslighting), although manipulative and deceptive, is usually very close. Because unfortunately, it is a partner, a parent, one of our children, a sibling, a friend or a colleague who turns out to be the emotional blackmailer.
Growth Mindset Vs Fixed Mindset
Why do some people avoid challenges and languish when faced with difficulties, while others thrive and achieve their true potential? Our mindset is our perceptions or beliefs about our abilities and qualities.