Are you afraid of trying new things and having fun? Are you the person who never accepts invitations to social events, or accepts but then consistently doesn't show up at the last minute, for whatever reason? Are you afraid to venture out and try new experiences, foods, cultural events? If so, you may be really limiting your possibilities to have a fun and rewarding life. [Read more...]
Read MoreHas anyone ever said something to you that really hurt your feelings? Have you ever said something to someone and saw their reaction, and felt like sticking your foot in your mouth? If so, I bet you had to do some major damage control afterwards.
None of us are perfect, and we all mess up at times. We've all said something that we regret afterwards. The trick is to prevent as many of those hurtful and insulting moments from happening in the first place. Damage control does take a lot of effort and sometimes you can't ever repair the damage. [Read more...]
Read MoreDo you remember my post a couple of weeks ago, when I wrote that "Your Mood is Contagious"? Of course you do! Well, laughs are contagious too and I don't know about you, but I absolutely love to laugh.
We all know that life has it's ups and downs, so it is refreshing to find something that will put you into good spirits just by watching. So whether you are having a bad day, or just would like to make your day even better and feel good inside, check out this cute video... [Read more...]
Read MoreToday's tragic bombings in Belgium are for sure, a reminder of how precious our lives are and of how short life can be. It's also a sad reminder that there just isn't enough love and kindness in this world.
Imagine if we had the power to rid the world of anger, hate and violence with a magic wand. In one split second the world would be such a different place. It would be a very magical place full of love, peace, acceptance and respect for others and the world around us. [Read more...]
Read MoreHow would you live today if you knew it was your last day? What would you want to do? How would you want to feel inside? Who would you want to spend it with?
Of course, the idea of this being your last day just might be making you feel a bit uncomfortable, but in reality, we all don't really know if there really will be a tomorrow. [Read more... ]
Read MoreYup, it's true! Your mood is contagious, and that could be a good thing or it could be a downer for others.
When you're in a good mood, it spreads onto others. It is a very powerful thing how your good mood can bring someone else up in spirits, and can calm their nerves or at the very least, make others feel good. [Read More...]
Read MorePeople do a lot of things that don't really make them feel happy inside. Maybe its pressure from others to do this or not do that. Perhaps, they haven't really thought about the things they do and why they do them, in terms of whether those things make them feel happy or not. Today. I'll start you thinking about how to bring more happiness to your life, just by doing more of the things that make you happy...[Read More]
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why others seem to have a lot more fun than you do? If so, it's important to realize that fun brings joy, and in order to have a more joyful life, you need to allow yourself to have fun
We all have a lot going on in life- jobs, housework, children, pets, homework, exercise, cooking, care-giving, just to name a few. The list can go on and on. Sometimes we have a choice of how many things we have going on and at other times we don't. The key is fitting in some kind of fun for yourself because life is short and you're definitely worth it... [Read more]
Read MoreLove is all around us, especially today on Valentine's Day. But what does Valentine's Day mean to you? Does it only mean, romantic love, or can it include other kinds of love? Is this the only day of the year that we should focus on love for others?
For me, Valentine's Day has naturally focused on romantic love... the love for my partners. Things like romance, sharing and the bond between us, were always in the mix of thoughts and activities on this day...[Read more]
Read MoreWhen you hear the word Joy, what comes to mind? Maybe you've never given this word much thought before - or maybe you have! Either way, I'm going to help you to have more of it in your life.
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it's "a feeling of great happiness" or "a source or cause of great happiness: something or someone that gives joy to someone". They also describe it as "success in doing, finding or getting something".... [read more]
Read MoreHello there! I'm TJ. I'm here to share a little about me, my life, my experiences- past and present. Hopefully, in the process, I'll help to make the world a better more joyful place, and inspire others to do the same. With all of us working together, we can make a difference and have more joy and fulfillment in our lives. Who wouldn't want to live in a more joyful world?... [read more]
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