What personal traits and characteristics do you have that fill you with energy and excitement? What activities enhance your sense of meaning and engagement in life? The answer to these questions can give you some insight into your strengths of character. We all have unique character strengths that when incorporated into our daily life allow us to flourish and function more optimally.
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In today’s super-busy, fast-paced world, time is perhaps the single biggest stumbling block to people being happier. ‘I would take a meditation course, but I don’t have time,’ or, ‘I’ll focus on me when things aren’t so hectic…’ I could list all the reasons why you should make time for those things. But instead, what if we remove the time excuse from the equation altogether?
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My outlook on life didn’t used to be through rose colored glasses. I was cynical and pessimistic and suffered from quite a bit of anxiety. I didn’t even smile that much. To be frank, I was getting by and surviving without much happiness. Fortunately, a few years ago, I discovered a happiness formula that revealed nearly half of our happiness is directly related to intentional activities we have control over.
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Courage comes in many forms. We see people who sacrifice their life in acts of rescue, and people who stand up for moral and ethical beliefs despite the consequences. Though, courage also comes in the everyday garden variety. This is the type of courage that you and I experience each day when we confront our fears, uncertainties, and struggles.
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Life is full of gifts we don’t always completely notice. We can get bogged down and only focus on the minutia and hassles of daily living. Learning to approach the day with an open mind and having an eye for opportunity can help us recognize these daily gifts and find the fulfillment that comes along when we embrace them.
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We forget that gratitude is not only about our accomplishments, what we have, or the good fortune we experience, but that gratitude comes from simply being a person alive in the world. There are many blessings in disguise that aren’t always apparent to us, and many of these blessings are afforded to us simply for being alive!
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The remarkable achievements we wait our entire life for will come along eventually, but without each day offering joy, peace, and fulfillment; we are missing out on many moments to be fully alive.
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There’s going to be times when things look bleak. Maybe you lose your job, you get in a car accident, or your partner files for divorce. No matter what happens in your life, there are ways to make the best out of any bad situation.
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The ebb and flow of daily living can really take a toll. I know I have moments when I’m not seeing the bright side of things, and am distracted from what’s really important in life. I’m sure many others are in the same boat. It can be hard to rejoice in all we have without considering what we lack. Are you ready to get out of the boat?
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“Death is more universal than life; everyone dies but not everyone lives.” – Alan Sachs
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