Happiness is more important than most people think. Check out the DevelopGoodHabits archive to find the best posts on happiness.
Jealousy is a poison whose toxicity affects the individual experiencing it. At the same time, it also has a negative impact on the person who is the target of the “green-eyed monster.” Some people romanticize jealousy in relationships. They declare that it is a way of showing they care about or love their partner. However, … Read more
Have you ever achieved a major goal, only to find yourself feeling empty once you have reached it? Or, have you ever gone on a shopping spree and felt happy for the rest of the day, but not after that? Why doesn’t that rush continue two days later, even though you still have all of … Read more
Whether you are in the early stages of dating… engaged… newlyweds… or been married for 25 years… you are likely thinking about the future. A future alongside someone you love. Someone who shares similar interests, dreams, beliefs, desires, hopes and fears. But a relationship is only as good the communication it is based on. External … Read more
Picture this: You just got a promotion at work, and are so proud of yourself because the long hours and late nights have finally paid off. But your co-workers don’t seem to be so proud of you. They may even be talking about “favoritism” or some “unfair” advantage. Have you ever been in a situation … Read more
Coloring pages are no longer just for kids. These days many adults are coloring too, and not just to give them a temporary return to the days of their youth. There are many good therapeutic reasons why adult coloring pages are all the rage these days. This post goes over the top 10 benefits of … Read more
Self-care. It’s an important topic that most people don’t spend enough time thinking about because they feel like they don’t have enough time. You might be a successful, hard-driving person, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to focus on self-care. Instead, it has been found that focusing on your needs occasionally is a proven … Read more
Relationships can be tricky things. One minute they can be going great, and the next minute everything seems to be going wrong. One of the best ways to deal with the ups and downs in relationships is to go to couples’ therapy. Talking through problems (and asking the right questions to better understand each other) … Read more
Do you ever feel distressed after being around other people? This might be because the people you are with have negative attitudes. Human happiness largely depends on the quality of relationships because we are chiefly social creatures. In fact, there is evidence of our social nature everywhere. Why do you think falling in love is … Read more
Being positive means you are choosing to see the bright side of things. It means that you can recognize that struggle and pain are not the only things out there, even if they are the only things you can see at the time. Positivity means you see the best in other people, even if you … Read more
It’s 4 am somewhere in the world… Maybe you’re pacing the floor with a fussy infant? Perhaps you’re sitting in a rocking chair breast or bottle feeding? Or are you wide awake because your toddler has taken over the sacred sleep space that once belonged to you and your spouse? We’ve all been there. We’re … Read more