by Norma Nikutowski | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Happiness |
When we complain, we state over and over what we dislike and how annoyed we are about circumstances, events, people, or things. While complaining is simple, it keeps us feeling miserable because the more we grumble, the more things we find to fuss about. Our brain...
by Norma Nikutowski | May 19, 2019 | Blog, Happiness |
The biggest happiness myth is the false belief that once we achieve a certain goal in the future, we will be forever happy. Here are some common goals we expect will make us happy: getting married earning a degree moving to a new city having kids becoming successful...
by Norma Nikutowski | Apr 30, 2019 | Blog, Happiness |
Wouldn’t it be nice to always have someone who provides encouragement and insightful advice in difficult circumstances? Someone who tells us just what we need to hear to feel better. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find that person. However, we can create a...
by Norma Nikutowski | Mar 13, 2019 | Blog, Happiness |
Did you ever worry about something only to see it happen a few moments later? Maybe you imagined a boring party, a disappointing date, or a frustrating experience. And your predictions came true. Expectations Research has shown that our expectations shape our future....
by Norma Nikutowski | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog, Happiness, Money |
Studies show that money increases well-being and happiness when it takes people from a place where there are real threats of not having enough food, a lack of safety, or crime to a place that is reliably safe. After that, money doesn’t matter much. Daniel Kahneman,...
by Norma Nikutowski | Dec 30, 2018 | Blog, Happiness |
We are transitioning into a new year, which feels like a fresh start. Some of us are busy pondering our 2018 accomplishments and thinking about how to make 2019 our best year, yet. How to get ready for a new start? The first step is taking inventory of all the good...
