Size matters. The more you have, the better. Many people seem to think that size and more is better, in every way. But is this really true? Is it quantity over quality, or is it really quality over quantity? My mom taught me from an early age that I should focus on quality – in … Read more
When I had my first child, I remember preparing a bag of sweets as a reward for them when they finished first grade. It was the night before their little graduation ceremony, and I recalled all the times my own mom had rewarded me with sweets. I had not learned about intrinsic motivation and how … Read more
My friend Lisa has been through a string of bad relationships. She always seems to pick the rotten apple in the bushel, and she can’t seem to make better decisions. It’s like she doesn’t believe she deserves better. Lisa hasn’t developed a positive self-image. Without a positive self image, we can’t see our own worth. … Read more
Oh, how I love the lockdown legacy: remote working. Where I had previously gotten up early, hit the gym, and then gone to work… I now laze in bed until the alarm has gone off several times, then drag my laptop closer just before the first morning meeting starts online. I have clearly lost a … Read more
We’ve discussed the sixteen Myers-Briggs Personality types quite a bit here at Happier Human and are often asked many questions once readers finish the articles. One of the most frequent involves comparing personality types that only differ in the Introvert and Extrovert category. After all, isn’t it simply a matter of one person enjoying the … Read more
Trying something new requires a lot of willpower and mental fortitude. Have you perhaps felt that lately you’re not up to the task? While you want to persevere, you just keep falling short, or you start but then quit just as quickly. Fortunately, there are ways how to increase willpower and become mentally tough in … Read more
We’ve all been there, right? When we set New Year’s resolutions, dream big or get caught up in our desires. I’m talking about creating those unrealistic goals… the ones that seem slightly out of reach. “I’m going to lose 40 pounds before summer starts.” “I’m going to take an art course, set up my graphic … Read more
For many of us, working from home has been an eyeopener. It’s made us re-evaluate our priorities and, in many cases, spend more time with family. Add to that, the newfound flexibility and ability to work from anywhere with an Internet connect… at times, working remotely could be (dare I say it?) fun! But … Read more
You’ve probably heard the word initiative, and may have a general idea of what it means… but do you know how to step up and take initiative? Some people seem to do it so effortlessly, while others need prompting or appear more comfortable letting others take the lead. Today, we are going to talk about … Read more
Personal development is not a journey that never ends… nor should it. The point of personal development is never to simply stop once you’ve reached a certain goal, but to keep reaching for more. The key to successful personal development is adopting a mindful attitude. The ability to step back and take a “good hard … Read more