Gandhi's Top 10 Fundamentals. Bettering Yourself. The end of 2010 fast approaches, and I'm thrilled to have been asked by the editors of Psychology Today to write about the Top 10 psychology studies of the year. I've focused on studies that I personally feel stand out, not only as examples of great science, but even more importantly, as examples of how the science of psychology can improve our lives. Each study has a clear "take home" message, offering the reader an insight or a simple strategy they can use to reach their goals , strengthen their relationships, make better decisions, or become happier.
If you extract the wisdom from these ten studies and apply them in your own life, 2011 just might be a very good year. Dear Photograph. Things I've Learned In 50 years. 1.
It’s better to sing off key than not to sing at all. 2. Promptness shows respect. Life Lessons learned in Travelling the World For 8 Years Straight. 200 Life Secrets. Tips On Life. By Henrik Edberg Is truth stranger than fiction?
Perhaps. In this great article written by Henrik Edberg, we find that Mark Twain had expressed in his writings over the years an entire philosophy for living. If he were around today, it seems he would be on the lecture circuit with the likes of Eckhart Tolle or Wayne Dyer. Below are Mark Twain's Nine tips for living a "kick ass" life: “Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.” “When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it’s a sure sign you’re getting old.” You may know Mark Twain for some of his very popular books like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Twain is known for his many – and often funny – quotes. 1. “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.” Quotes To Live By. Ways to Let Go and Feel Less Pain. “If you let go a little, you will have a little peace.
If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace.” ~Ajahn Chah Eckhart Tolle believes we create and maintain problems because they give us a sense of identity. Perhaps this explains why we often hold onto our pain far beyond its ability to serve us. We replay past mistakes over and over again in our head, allowing feelings of shame and regret to shape our actions in the present. Though it may sound simple, Ajahn Chah’s advice speaks volumes. Overcoming Anger. Courtesy of ThinkSimpleNow.com Can you recall the last time you were really angry at someone?
So much so that you were physically shaken just at the thought of them? Rarely does this feeling of anger help us in getting what we want. Often, it will work against us, resulting in more pain, unnecessarily. Even the most gentle of personalities can temporarily turn into a vindictive rascal, if pushed far enough. A friend of mine is going through a divorce with a spouse who is unreasonably prolonging the process. Through helping him come to a place of understanding and forgiveness of his ex-spouse with love, compassion and humility (we had to dig deep), I realized that the same tools can be used in dealing with other negative emotions.
For sake of simplicity, we will use anger as the target emotion to overcome. Letting Go of Attachment. “Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.”
~Dalai Lama Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha. If there’s one thing we all have in common it’s that we want to feel happy; and on the other side of that coin, we want to avoid hurting. Yet we consistently put ourselves in situations that set us up for pain. We pin our happiness to people, circumstances, and things and hold onto them for dear life.
We attach to feelings as if they define us, and ironically, not just positive ones. Ways To Make Life Simple. Right Now. Live In The Present. Things To Do (Bucketlist) Post written by: Marc Chernoff Email They say having children changes everything.
While it’s unquestionably a remarkable time in one’s life, I can also see how the transition introduces obvious limitations. Suddenly you have dependent beings of life to care for. Responsibility kicks in, compelling you to dedicate a significant portion of your time and attention to the best interests of the little ones. Before settling down to start a family. Here’s our list of 70 things to do before having children. Live in a high rise condo with an amazing view.Take a month long vacation on the opposite side of the world in a city with a completely different culture.Attend the Super Bowl live.Jump out of a perfectly good airplane.Make love in places you aren’t supposed to.Swim with the sharks.Scuba-dive to a large ship wreck.Audition to be on TV or in a movie… even if you’re just an extra.Throw the house party of all house parties.
What’s on your list? Photo by: Dawvon. Things You Can Do Instead of Watching TV. Wisdom Commons. Those who love you are not fooled... Confidence - Faith - Love Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused. Author: Unknown Contributor: ValerieT Africa Source Permalink Source (click to close) Source type: Website Alan Cohen "They're Singing Your Song" Viewed on July 23, 2011 Contribution #4368 See related quotes, proverbs, poetry, folktales, and essays about: Confidence - Faith - Love Comments. Wisdom for the Soul.