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7 Habits of Incredibly Happy People

In our day-to-day lives it is easy to overlook some of the smaller, simpler things that can disproportionally boost our happiness levels. Seven actionable steps have been shown by research to produce a happier life.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 March 8 Views
No Arms, No Legs, No Worries!

Nick Vujicic is a 28 year old motivational speaker. Born with more challenges and obstacles than most of us will face in a lifetime, Nick found the strength to surmount what others might call impossible.

By Jeanne Goddard

08 November 8 Views

Man Without Arms or Legs Swims Frigid Bering Strait

A French swimmer who lacks legs and arms has successfully swum the frigid waters separating Alaska and Russia with the aid of paddle-like prosthetics. Seeking to raise awareness of the abilities of handicapped people, Philippe Croizon, whose limbs were amputated after an accident at age 26, completed his dream of swimming between five continents.

By Jeanne Goddard

19 August 10 Views

Recess Boosts Kids' Grades

Children who get more exercise also tend to do better in school, whether the exercise comes as recess, physical education classes or getting exercise on the way to school, according to an international study.

By Jeanne Goddard

22 January 8 Views

Ex-Baseball Pitcher Becomes the New Gratitude Guru

After pitcher Mike Robbins left behind professional baseball -- and his self-pity -- after an injury, he embarked on a new path of self-discovery where appreciation and gratitude became his new pitch, and life coaching, his new game. His first book, Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation reached No. 4 on Amazon.com and has been praised as fresh and powerful.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 December 13 Views

Stopping Your Drama: Eight Principles to Calm the Workplace or Home

Are you getting caught in the middle of relationship squabbles? Do you feel anxiety or fear around the economy, your job, or your personal level of success? Such drama always drains your energy and impacts your personal effectiveness. To put an end to the negativity and energy drain, a good friend of mine, Marlene Chism has a new book that helps you Stop The Drama.

By Jeanne Goddard

01 March 8 Views

Rewire Your Brain for Love

Valentine's Day can be the bane of any person's year. It can fling daggers of loneliness, rather than gentle arrows from Cupid. Instead of dreading another February 14th, use the science of mindfulness to make a healthy relationship resolution and rewire your brain for love.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 February 8 Views

Iron Chef in Prison Cooks up a New Future for Filipino Convicts

Teams of inmates, many of whom have worked previously in the food profession, cooked against the clock to concoct a menu of delicious dishes in what was dubbed, Iron Bar Chef. The cuisine contest is the latest recreational effort at the largest prison in the Philippines -- part of a broader program of arts, crafts and sports that officials say has vastly helped tame the mood of the jail's inmates.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 January 8 Views

Don't Be Afraid to Fail

A list of famous celebrities who failed before they succeeded appeared in the Wall Street Journal some 20 years ago. From their stories comes the moral, 'Don't worry about failure.'

By Jeanne Goddard

04 March 9 Views

7 Steps to Positive Thinking

A positive attitude in whatever you do will make things easier, and even enjoyable. Why not make 2008 the year you achieve your goal and bring that idea to life using these tips?

By Dick Schmidt

08 February 8 Views

Enchanted Makeovers Transform Women's Shelters Inside and Out

Enchanted Makeovers is celebrating its fifth year working in women's shelters to transform interior spaces -- drab bunks and windows -- with cheery designs, but, ultimately, the non-profit organization wants to transform the inner hearts of people by genuinely caring for their souls.

By Jeanne Goddard

08 June 8 Views
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