“Negative emotions like loneliness, envy, and guilt have an important role to play in a happy life; they’re big, flashing signs that something needs to change.” – Gretchen Rubin

Many of us have experienced loneliness. Whether it’s feeling alone in your life, without anyone to talk to or spend time with, or dreading that special occasion with nobody to spend it with… It can feel awful. Yet, in our guise of strength and independence we suffer silently, no matter the cost… More

“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’”– Alfred Lord Tennyson

The concept of happiness can seem abstract and unrealistic to many people – like some unsustainable heightened state of euphoria – and to others it’s a distant goal on the ‘to do’ list to be achieved one day. However, it doesn’t have to be either of these extremes… More

There’s a lot of controversy over whether Bill Cosby really drugged and raped the approximately 26 women that have come forward so far. I don’t get it. Some people go so far as to suggest it’s made up by these women. Given supportive information and statistics about rape victims this is highly unlikely… More

In spite of the pride that many of us feel at the thought of our independence, we’re social creatures that need each other to thrive…More

I’ve heard many people talk about how the death of Robin Williams (in August) impacted them deeply, as it did me. In addition to being a funny and personable man, he touched a lot of people in different ways. His loss is still very sad. However, pain doesn’t have to be his only legacy…More

“Our doubts…make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” ― William Shakespeare

Many of us are doubtful at times. A little doubt can be helpful when it comes to making decisions that can have a negative impact on us. However, constantly doubting yourself or not trusting your judgment can rob you from a more fulfilling life. More