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a little compliment goes a long way to happiness
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Compliments are a wonderful thing; they can give you a boost whether you give them or receive them. But we can be pretty bad at both. Just telling someone they are wearing a pretty scarf, or that the piece of work they gave you was exactly what you were looking for, can go a long way. I met someone the other day who teaches people to train others for her company. One of the best tools she feels to help someone get the message is known as a ‘Praise Sandwich’. She swears by it. If you want someone to feel good about themselves, but they need to change something then give them the negative feedback sandwiched between two positive comments.
Variety is the spice of life for happiness
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Have you ever wanted to try something new? Take up horse riding; learn to play an instrument or maybe something else entirely? Well why not give it a go! Another popular saying is ‘life is for the living’, and what better way to live your life than to try all the rich wonderful experiences it has to offer.
How to choose happiness after a break-up
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Learning how to get over the end of a relationship can be tough. You may have heard the phrase ‘time heals all wounds’ – this is particularly true in the case of getting over break up. Without allowing yourself the appropriate time and space in which to heal, you will not be successful in knowing how to get over a break up and move on.
Getting back to happy
When you or your partner ended the relationship, you most likely went through a lot of emotions – including sadness, fear, anger and resentment. This is completely normal – so do not worry that something is wrong with you or that you are overly emotional, because many people have ridden this emotional roller-coaster before.
Overcoming the negative effects of bullying
Posted by: | CommentsEvery one of us has come across bullying at some point in our lives. Children can be cruel to others, as they try and find their own place in the world, and understand 
difference. In every school all over the world, there are kids who are ‘in’, and kids who are ‘out’. Small things such as physical appearance, accent or clothing can mark a child out as a potential victim of bullying from cruel children.
Bullying isn’t just something that happens to children
De-junk your life, for increased happiness within
Posted by: | Comments If things are getting on top of you, perhaps it’s time to do some radical de-junking. 
Sometimes when our minds are full of clutter – things to do, worries and stresses – it can make a real difference to you if your external environment is completely clear of junk.
Creative people tend to make clutter as they go along, and houses can quickly become full of stuff. Having piles of paperwork lying around, or too much furniture, can really affect your mood.
Give me 2 minutes and I’ll give you happiness!
Posted by: | CommentsI received this in an e-mail from a friend of mine by the name of Audrey Biloon. My goal in doing this article is to show everyone how fortune we are and how grateful we should be to all the men and women in uniform in every free country around the world.
This came from a Marine unit over in Iraq … Their wish is to send it to as many people in the country and world as possible.
(Be sure to read their note at the end). Hopefully we can help them achieve their goal
Personal forgiveness – the road to happiness within
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the main secrets to happiness has to be the power to forgive ourselves.
Have you ever done something wrong, and been so eaten up with guilt that you haven’t even been able to think about it?
Humans are flawed. We all sometimes say or do something which comes back to haunt us again, leaving us feeling guilty or ashamed. From the person who tells a secret and betrays a confidence, right through to the driver who accidentally hits another vehicle, people carry an element of guilt with them most of the time.
Is lying a bad idea when it comes to happiness?
Posted by: | CommentsWhy withholding the truth can sometimes make us happier people
Secret to Happiness with a Little Lie
Picture the scene: You’re in the changing rooms of a clothes store with one of your closest friends. She has put on a bit of weight recently, and the outfit she’s picked looks pretty awful. She turns to you and asks you what you think. What do you do?
You have a few choices here. You can tell the truth, and say ‘Look. It’s terrible, unflattering, and you’ve put so much weight on you can’t fit in to it anyway.’
One for the Road…Is This a Secret to happiness?
Posted by: | CommentsHaving a stiff drink is one of the most sociable things we can do, and most
One to Many Does not Mean Happiness
people enjoy alcohol responsibly as part of their natural social routine. However, there can be no denying that the lure of alcohol when we are feeling stressed or miserable becomes pretty strong. A stiff drink provides a fuzzy feeling which temporarily distracts us from the cold hard facts of life, offering a temporary reprieve from whatever issues we are trying to cope with.
Laughter really is great medicine for happiness within
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Laugh and choose Happiness
When’s the last time you had a really good laugh? I’m talking about one of those painful, stomach-muscles ripping, tear-streaming laughs that leave you unable to breathe, clutching your sides and crying. If it’s been a while, maybe it’s time for you to lighten up a bit and find something funny to let go with, as laughter is proven to be a brilliant remedy for all sorts of ailments. It brings out the happiness in all of us.
