Tag Archives: Happiness

Most people would consider having high standards a good thing. Striving for excellence can show that you have a good work ethic and strength of character. High standards can also push you to reach your peak level of performance. For example, athletes often train long and hard to reach excellence in …

People are often confused about what it means to have self-esteem. Some think it has to do with the way you look or how popular you are with your friends or others. Others believe that having a great body will help you gain self-esteem, while others think you actually need …

“The difference between a compliment and flattery is often motive. A compliment offers genuine appreciation for a quality or action seen in another person. The goal of flattery is usually self-advancement through gaining the favor of someone else. Compliments seek to encourage; flattery attempts to manipulate.”  —David McCasland When it …

Have you ever wondered why we dress up in costumes and ask our neighbors for candy? Halloween originated way back in ancient Celtic culture in the Gaelic holiday called Samhain. Tribes would light bonfires and wear masks to ward off evil spirits. Fast forward to the 8th century, Pope Gregory …

Your head is spinning. You’re working damn hard. You have loads of ideas to improve your business. But you never seem to be able to get enough stuff done. Does your to-do list become longer, and ever longer? Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional …