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The Happiness Connection

Why we should embrace aging

Why we should embrace aging

Mar 5, 2023 / 11:00 am

Whatever the date on your birth certificate, there’s something we all share. We’re aging and that seems to be an easier process for some than...

The power of naming your emotions

The power of naming your emotions

Feb 26, 2023 / 11:00 am

Humans are programmed to pay more attention to problems than to the things that make them happy. It’s part of our drive to survive. In more primitive...

Are you limited or limitless?

Are you limited or limitless?

Feb 19, 2023 / 11:00 am

I wonder what life would be like if you believed you could do anything you put your mind to. Maybe you already have that level of self-belief. If so,...

Not on you to-do list? Not a problem

Not on you to-do list? Not a problem

Feb 12, 2023 / 11:00 am

I love making lists. It’s been an important part of my work process for as long as I can remember. So, imagine my distress when I happened upon a blog...

Move in unison with someone else and boost your self-esteem

Move in unison with someone else and boost your self-esteem

Feb 5, 2023 / 11:00 am

Do you pause regularly to think about your gallbladder, blood flow, or brain health? If you do, I applaud you. However, you may be like me and countless others...

Dealing with conflict is often a difficult task

Dealing with conflict is often a difficult task

Jan 29, 2023 / 11:00 am

I have a friend who’s very near and dear to my heart, but I suspect I’ve disappointed her over the past few months. Staying in touch has become more...

Moving from frustration to calm

Moving from frustration to calm

Jan 22, 2023 / 11:00 am

I spent more time than I care to think about on the phone with CRA last week. I didn’t expect it to be easy and it wasn’t. I found myself with a...

Finding wisdom beyond your fears

Finding wisdom beyond your fears

Jan 15, 2023 / 11:00 am

Recently, scrolling through Facebook, this statement caught my attention: “We don’t need to be wise beyond our years. All we need is to be wise...

Creating helpful habits increases happiness

Creating helpful habits increases happiness

Jan 8, 2023 / 11:00 am

About half of everything you do during any particular day, is habitual. That means you do it automatically with a minimal amount of conscious thought. My day...

A word can improve your year

A word can improve your year

Jan 1, 2023 / 11:00 am

As the new year arrives, I’ve started to turn my attention to what I want to accomplish in 2023. I’m more excited about the potential and...

Don't get engulfed by the enormity of a project

Don't get engulfed by the enormity of a project

Dec 4, 2022 / 11:00 am

As I sit down to write my column this week, I can’t help but sigh. I love writing, but right now I’m struggling to find time. I’m in the...

Emotional hangovers and honeymoons

Emotional hangovers and honeymoons

Nov 27, 2022 / 11:00 am

There are many misconceptions about happiness. If you believe all the hype, you might think you should be happy all of the time and if you’re not,...

Why you're not always happy

Why you're not always happy

Nov 20, 2022 / 11:00 am

I was driving down the road the other day when I noticed intensely positive emotions bubbling up to the surface. I could feel butterflies building in my...

Happiness tips to get you through the dull days of winter

Happiness tips to get you through the dull days of winter

Nov 13, 2022 / 11:00 am

Not only did winter arrive with a blast last week, but we also had to deal with falling back into Pacific Standard Time. If you’re eagerly anticipating...

The End of History Illusion

The End of History Illusion

Nov 6, 2022 / 11:00 am

Thinking about the future can be a source of both excitement and stress. I’m currently making some big changes in my life and I’m experiencing the...

'Aloha' is much more than just a Hawaiian greeting

'Aloha' is much more than just a Hawaiian greeting

Oct 30, 2022 / 11:00 am

Aloha! I recently returned from 10 days in Hawaii. My adventure may be over, but I’ve come home with some of the island’s spirit in my heart. You...

Assumptions are joining the dots, but not always correctly

Assumptions are joining the dots, but not always correctly

Oct 23, 2022 / 11:00 am

Have you ever been in a situation where a stranger made a wrong assumption about you? I experienced that twice in a 12-hour period of time recently. As I signed...

You fear what you desire

You fear what you desire

Oct 2, 2022 / 11:00 am

Fear exists in everybody’s life. There’s a myriad of places it surfaces—commitment, rejection and failure are but a few possibilities. It...

Don't be afraid of getting older

Don't be afraid of getting older

Sep 25, 2022 / 11:00 am

Recently, I went to a local charity store to indulge in one of my favourite pastimes, thrifting. Not only did I find some treasures, but when I was standing in...

Getting it wrong helps us to get it right

Getting it wrong helps us to get it right

Sep 18, 2022 / 11:00 am

Whenever I teach Microsoft Office classes, I tell my students I love it when they make mistakes. I thank each person who shares when they’re in a...

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