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Learning to Relax Again

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

Learning to Relax Again I’ve always been active – outdoors, on the beach, playing – and so to go home, and have to sit on my couch to relax…it’s frustrating.  Sometimes you really just have to shut yourself down. ~ … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Attitude and Simple Pleasures

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

Happiness, Attitude and Simple Pleasures My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate.  ~Thornton Wilder It has been a hectic time for me lately and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Winding Down in Gijon

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

Winding Down in Gijon Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time – Bertrand Russel It’s interesting to be doing my standard Sunday night post from Gijon on the northern coast of Spain.  I’ve gotten pretty far from my normal … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, Happiness is Avoidance

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

Sometimes, Happiness is Avoidance Happiness depends on ourselves ~ Aristotle Here at the Ministry of Happiness we have talked often about the necessity of facing your issues and dealing with them straight on. This is almost always the option and … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Life/Work Balance

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

Tips for Better Life/Work Balance You actually don’t have to do it all ~ Danielle LaPorte So last weekend I had the opportunity to do one of the keynote talks at the California Business Educators Association conference in Anaheim.  The … Continue reading →

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Happiness and the Pace of Life

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Happiness and the Pace of Life You must always be yourself, and do things at your own pace. Someday, you’ll catch up ~ Natsuki Tayaka As I have gotten older I’ve noticed something about myself, I’ve really started to slow … Continue reading →

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Happiness is accepting life as it comes

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

Happiness is accepting life as it comes Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune. ~ William James So today I’m sitting here waiting for the plumber to come, that is almost … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Reducing Stress

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

Happiness is Reducing Stress Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life. ~ … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Balance in Losing Weight

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

The Importance of Balance Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony. ~ Thomas Merton The Importance of Balance in Losing Weight We have talked about balance many times on this blog.  Normally I’m … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Relaxation & Downtime

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

Happiness, Relaxation & Downtime Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream. ~ John Lennon I think today’s post falls into the category of duh philosophy.  You know it’s like when people tell you exercise is good for you, duh.  … Continue reading →

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