5 KEYS TO A HAPPY, FULFILLED LIFE

Everyone wants a happy, fulfilled life.But how do you achieve it?How do you make it happen?I have one answer to this question. It’s one answer based on my experience in working with people for many yearsas a former college professor and alicensed mental health counselor.It’s not the only answer, of course,but it’s the one answer I found that makes a positive difference in people’s lives.It not only works, it’s based on solid research.THE 5 KEYS TO A HAPPY, FULFILLED LIFE(Please note that Creative Expressionis the heart of each Key.)(1) PERSONAL GROWTHANYTHING you can do to keep LEARNINGand GROWING as a … Continue reading 5 KEYS TO A HAPPY, FULFILLED LIFE

THREE KEY WORDS THAT DEFINE A FIRST-CLASS RELATIONSHIP

Blue-ribbon, first-class relationships don’t just happen. They require attention. Here are three words that are always a part of every effective relationship. People often give lip-service to these three words, but living them is a different story. If nothing else, they’re good reminders. LOVE Anyone can say, “I love you.” But saying it isn’t enough. ACTIVE LOVE is the foundation of a rock-solid relationship, showing the other person on a REGULAR BASIS that you love her/him. Love is never, ever taken for granted. You make a CONSISTENT EFFORT to SHOW your love by doing all the little things that DEMONSTRATE … Continue reading THREE KEY WORDS THAT DEFINE A FIRST-CLASS RELATIONSHIP

A HUG IS WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS

Someone once said that a hugwas invented to let people knowyou love them without saying a word.I believe that’s true becauseone good hug says so much.No words are necessary.A good silent hug says it all.When people talk about theimportance of good communicationthey often forget to mention hugging.Hugging is perhaps the most beautifuland the most powerfulform of communication there is becauseit lets the other person know they matter.It expresses love and caring.Sometimes when you really need a hugand someone comes and hugs you tight,you just don’t want to let gobecause it feels so good and means so much.Never underestimate the power … Continue reading A HUG IS WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS