Quotes and affirmations can help inspire us. They can lead us down a good path and help increase our happiness.
This section contains quote posts that will help inspire, motivate, guide and influence us to make positive changes in our lives that will have an impact on our wellbeing and happiness
Finding the right words to say, especially when emotions are high, can be tough. But realizing that those words are being ignored by the person they were intended for cuts far deeper. You wish they would acknowledge you, understand you, or even argue the point with you. Anything but ignoring you would be better. Their … Read more
If you have an opinion outside of the norm, people presume you’re argumentative. And if you’re driven by happiness rather than money, people insist that you’re just work-shy, and can’t be bothered to chase the big bucks. In fact, if you have any kind of aspirations that move you away from conventional living, people judge … Read more
We all enjoy a lazy day now and then. To kick back, release the pressure, and do absolutely nothing. It’s good to unwind. To find that comfy spot on the sofa and indulge in a little ‘You’ time. Some people, however, take this to an extreme. Laziness becomes a full-time pursuit. And the avoidance of … Read more
Have you ever felt regretful about things that you have done (or failed to do) in the past? It’s quite alarming to feel bitterness and disappointment every time you remember the things you could have done or the decisions you shouldn’t have made. You blame yourself for the people and things you lost and beat … Read more
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex, rigorous, and expensive procedure. On top of that, the period of going through IVF cycles is often a sensitive and distressing time for women, who’ve already had to deal with the stress of not getting pregnant on their own. For those reasons alone, offering words of encouragement for someone going … Read more
What are you most afraid of? Is it heights, spiders, or maybe the dark? What about speaking in public, or visiting the dentist for a check-up? It’s quite normal to be fearful of a situation, especially when it’s unknown. Or worse still, known to leave you feeling uneasy. It takes a huge amount of courage … Read more
Are you thinking about someone and want them to know it? There are times when you might find it hard to let someone know that you are thinking of them. Perhaps you’re too embarrassed to let them know, or you’re just lost for words and don’t know how to communicate it. In this post, we … Read more
Family. A word that means so many things, depending on who you’re talking to. For some, it may be about huge gatherings for any given event. A get-together of generations, with buffalo wings and ranch dip at the ready. For others, it might be no more than the odd catch-up call. Or a card in … Read more
We are born instinctively knowing how and when to breathe. It’s not something we learn, but rather a natural reflex that kicks in at the right moment. Some babies may need a helping hand to get started. But for most, that first breath is taken without hesitation. And usually followed by a welcomed high-pitched scream … Read more
When you become a grandparent, you’ve reached a special milestone in your life. Forming a bond with your grandchildren is something they will take with them for the rest of their lives. And of course, it’s something that will bring any grandparent joy. Having a granddaughter is especially sweet. After all, you now have yet … Read more