Understanding the Differences Between Joy and Happiness Happiness and joy are often used interchangeably, but they are actually distinct emotions with some important differences. Here is a closer look at the differences between joy and happiness, based on research. Happiness is generally considered to be a longer-lasting emotion that can…

Let’s Begin You have decided that you want to change your life. You’ve got a goal in mind. What can you do to ensure that you achieve success? You know that you will need to adopt certain success habits. The following steps will help you ensure successful habit formation. Before we launch…

It is Never Too Late to Get Started Most of us get on the treadmill of life early, which will be as consuming as you will let it become. We don’t take the time to what is important and what balance of activities we need to truly be happy. I…

7 Priceless Tips for Your Joyful Retirement The best way to read this article is to score yourself on a scale of 0 to 5 on how well you have planned to do each of the 7 priceless tips. …

Let’s be honest, 2020–21 were not great years for us to stay connected with all of our friends and colleagues. Friendship is a major part of our lives. We can’t thrive without our friends and every one of the memories we share together. Use these 5 simple practices as a…

Let’s be Honest Being scrutinized never feels good. It can cause you to feel judged, like you’re insufficient, regardless of how enthusiastically you attempt to accept it. Most reactions to criticism are to get defensive, make excuses, or blame someone else. None of those options are especially constructive. It’s up to you on…

“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” Lewis Carroll According to Bart & Baetz (1998), more than 500 firms surveyed have some forms of mission and vision statements. To echo the sage words from Lewis Carroll, knowing where you are going becomes critical for success. …

What is Leadership? In the words of Peter Drucker and Warren Bennis, two of the most recognized names in the field of business, “Leadership is doing the right things and management is doing things right”. This approach also closely ties to ethics, which is knowing the right path and taking…

It Starts with You Are you an expert finger pointer? Are you someone who immediately starts assigning blame for the actions of others? If so, you are destroying the opportunity to be viewed as a leader. The best leaders start with the premise that “I’m the problem, or I am contributing to the problem”…