May 2019

No one will enjoy happiness all the time. And happiness isn't about being in control and on top of things all the time. In fact, happiness sometimes comes from those unpredictable surprises that delight us and brighten our worlds. That being said, staying calm and...

It's hard to be happy if you're constantly doubting and questioning yourself. Happiness is far more likely to come to those who believe in themselves, realistically but optimistically. Unfortunately, many of us feel like imposters; worried that others will catch us out and discover our...

via Psychology Today by Allison Abrams Nearly one in five adults in the United States lives with a mental health disorder. Only 44 percent of them receive treatment. According to a 2017 survey, 25 percent of adults with employer-sponsored health insurance and clinically significant behavioral health symptoms named “stigma or society’s...

It's often been said that happiness is freedom. Happiness is not necessarily having it all; but happiness is almost certainly having the choice to do and to be who and what you want. Yet freedom, just like happiness, can be elusive; which is why this...

via Psychology Today by Srini Pillay When you're depressed, you may be tempted to focus on your symptoms, such as feeling down, being unable to eat or sleep, or difficulty concentrating. But a 2019 paper on depression suggests that "a sense of self" is what you should pay attention to.   What is your sense of self? Why does...

Check out this short article via WellnessDaily in which I penned a few simple tips for my good friends at batyr about using creativity for happiness and better mental health...