The Power of Acceptance
You have heard of the Serenity Prayer? It suggests that a person solve problems where possible and accept that some problems cannot be solved. Accepting what can’t be changed is important to living a happy life. A particular type of acceptance plays an...
Happiness is Relative
If you have a full-time job working for an organization, you are probably reasonably satisfied with your pay. I am satisfied with my salary as an associate professor of psychology. But if you found out that other employees doing the same work were getting...
Do You Have Regrets?
Do you have regrets? Frank Sinatra sang about his: “Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention.” I read recently that individuals over 50 years old say their biggest regrets involve not doing things. What kinds of things? Traveling to other countries,...
What Makes a Job Enjoyable?
Do you enjoy your job? If so, the job likely has most or all of these characteristics: Challenge. We want a reasonable amount of challenge in our work. Too much and we get stressed; too little and we get bored. We usually find new jobs challenging because there...
Are You Self-Actualized?
Many individuals living in wealthy countries want to be self-actualized. Have you reached that lofty perch? According to Abraham Maslow, who coined the term, self-actualization involves individuals making the most of their potential. Maslow said...
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