I do not believe that pure altruism where we sacrifice our own needs for the benefits of others will make us happy. I fact, such behaviour can be quite damaging. At the core of our being we have a "self-centred" side that needs to be satisfied. I believe in the following path to fulfilment: Do … [Read more...]
Continue ReadingOverwhelmed by your to-do list?
Try applying the Pareto Principle which states that 80% of our outputs come from 20% of our inputs. The secret is therefore to find and focus on the 20% inputs that create 80% of the results!List all the things you have or want to do. Ask yourself, which one of them would create the most important … [Read more...]
Continue ReadingStart a chain reaction – with a smile!
Are you one of those people who smile a lot and happily chat with strangers, such as shop keepers or people on the bus; or are you always busy, serious and looking down when you are out and about? I must admit I used to be the later for most of my life! A hectic city worker, always rushing from one … [Read more...]
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If there was only one tool that I could recommend to my clients, it would be maintaining a gratitude journal. The simple act of writing down a few things we are grateful for each day, has a powerful effect. It immediately lifts our mood as we cannot maintain the thought of gratitude at the same time … [Read more...]
Continue ReadingTest your awareness!
Test your level of awareness with this short video clip. Diverse teachings as those fromBuddha and Neuro-Linguistic Programming are telling us the same thing: Our perception of reality is incomplete. The senses we use to experience reality have limitations, and so has the capacity of our mind to … [Read more...]
Continue ReadingHappiness is a Decision
Many people find this difficult to grasp. Happiness is not dependent on external circumstances. There are people in extreme poverty or with serious health conditions that still experience happiness. On the other hand, we all have heard that many famous and rich people, who seem to "have it all", … [Read more...]
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