A couple standing on a beach holding hands with their child, symbolizing the question "what is happiness?"
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What Is Happiness and How to Become Happier?

What is happiness? Well, the answer might surprise you. Happiness is more than just a passing emotion; it is your default state of being. Yes, you are supposed to be happy by default. You don’t need to get anything or do anything to be happy. Happiness is our natural state of being, but it’s buried…

3 Best Exercises to Beat Depression

3 Best Exercises to Beat Depression

Research shows that regular exercise and physical activity ease depression symptoms, improve mood, and boost overall mental health. Here, we look at 3  best exercises to beat depression and enhance your well-being. Depression is a complex and pervasive mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While therapy and medication are commonly prescribed treatments,…

7 Expert Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions About Happiness

7 Expert Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions About Happiness

In our relentless pursuit of happiness, we often find ourselves pondering its true meaning and wondering how to achieve it in a lasting way.  Throughout history, philosophers, scholars, and everyday people alike have grappled with these profound questions: What exactly is happiness? Is lasting happiness possible? What are the requirements for being happy? In this…

4 Qigong Exercises to Soothe Your Mind and Manage Anxiety
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4 Qigong Exercises to Soothe Your Mind and Manage Anxiety

Are you constantly feeling anxious or stressed out? Do you find yourself struggling to manage your emotions and maintain a sense of calm in your daily life?  If so, you’re not alone. Anxiety and stress are common issues that many people struggle with, especially in today’s fast-paced world.  But what if there was a way…

Irrationally Joyful: The Art of Cultivating Joy Even When Circumstances Don’t Justify It
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Irrationally Joyful: The Art of Cultivating Joy Even When Circumstances Don’t Justify It

I recently heard this term and I loved it because it reflects exactly the situation I am living in at this moment in my life.  If you read my last article, you will remember that I talked about 3 teachings for the expansion of consciousness and one of them was to be in a state…

Is Happiness a Goal Worth Chasing?
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Is Happiness a Goal Worth Chasing?

Is happiness a goal worth chasing? Yes and no. First, it is necessary to define what we mean by “chasing”.  If we define chasing as the pursuit of external markers of success and validation, the answer is no. This kind of chasing often leads to a cycle of temporary satisfaction and ongoing dissatisfaction.  However, if…

Be the Best You: How Personal Development Coaching Can Change Your Life
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Be the Best You: How Personal Development Coaching Can Change Your Life

This is a personal story about the power of personal development coaching. Having been a practitioner of various personal growth methods for well over 20 years now, I’ve seen little use in working with a coach. Until the day I accidentally found myself being coached by a seasoned NLP practitioner. Yes, accidentally.  I never intended…