Never be Afraid to Start Over
Ross Reck – I’ve talked to a number of people over the years who have tried something once and failed and are reluctant to try again.
Feeling Positive About the Future Can Impact Our Health
Ross Reck – A recent article in The New York Times reported that feeling positive about our future can positively affect our health by influencing certain important behaviors.
Making Someone Else Happy Makes Us Happy Too
Ross Reck – The following story was sent in by a subscriber. “I was in a bakery near my home. I asked the server to put some croissants, and a few other things into a box for me.
Friends Make Our Journey Through Life Much More Enjoyable
Ross Reck – I saw a cartoon on Facebook where Big Panda asked Tiny Dragon, “Which is more important, the journey or the destination?” Tiny Dragon’s answer was, “The company.”
A New Take on “Never Judge a Book by its Cover”
Ross Reck – I was in a hospital recently being prepared for a surgical procedure.
Forgiving Others Brings You Peace and Happiness
Ross Reck – I came across a study that was recently reported in Nice News that found forgiving someone who has hurt you actually benefits you as well as the person you’re forgiving.
Chatting With Cashiers Will Put You in a Better Mood
In a post on The HBR BLOG NETWORK / THE DAILY STAT, Andrew O’Connell referenced a study that looked at the benefits of interacting with cashiers.
A Lesson in Kindness that We Can All Learn From
My youngest grandson visited us last Saturday on the day before his eighth birthday. We were having a birthday party for him at our house the next day.
The Shortest Pathway to a Stagnant Life: Stop Trying New Things
Many of us would prefer to live our lives within the friendly confines of our “comfort zone.” And why not? That’s where life is easy, familiar, and totally risk free.
How to Find Meaning in Your Life
Human beings are engaged in a continual search to find meaning or purpose in their lives.