Have you ever met anything who felt they’ve achieved the perfect life-work balance? One of the most pernicious things about stress is the way we don’t notice how it switches our attention away from what we value and love in life until it’s too late. That old saw is true – if you don’t look [...]
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Sometimes we all hope for miracles to get us through tough times. Ever considered conjuring your own? Discover a question that’ll turn colossal problems into solutions of miraculous proportions. Idea: Be a time traveler for five minutes. Cast your mind back to the last thing you did really well. Perhaps it’s bringing up four children [...]
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It’s really hard to feel energized when five days out of seven are dedicated to an activity that bores you stupid – or even worse, saps your self-esteem. Yup, we are talking about work. Idea: phone a friend – or three. You almost certainly know people who have transferred skills and started working on another [...]
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For many people, less daylight equals less happiness. Everyone seems happier in summer, and many of us feel gloomier when it gets greyer. But some people get depressed every winter. A diagnosis of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) can only be made after three or more consecutive winters of symptoms. If you feel depressed in winter, [...]
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Is commuting getting you down? Do workplace politics leave you cold? Consider working from home and leave the stress behind you? Idea: Put out feelers and start developing a support network. Whatever type of work you do, there’s sure to be an online community set up to support it, for instance. I belong to several [...]
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I’ll excuse you, today is my first exception in my Happiness Project. Although it’s not getting me anywhere so far, and it doesn’t looks like what I was looking for; but I’ll continue tomorrow anyway. I am looking forward to achieve something.. anything. I have a heavy heart tonight.. for everything and anything, inside and [...]
بيننا جدارية شارع محمد محمود، وجدار برلين. اقف انا على الحافة الشرقية، أشب كي اراك في الجهة المقابلة، ولا أراك. قال درويش “بيننا مليون عصفور وصورة ومواعيد كثيرة”.. فأكلمنا وبيننا أيضًا وداعات وضجر وحيرة.. بيننا حنين بين أزمنة لا تتصادف على ناصية رزنامتنا.. وقطار لا يقف عند رصيفه. أغنية لا تكتمل أبدا.. وقهوةٍ بردت على [...]
We all claim we know that marriage won’t always be easy. But are we ever really prepared for some of the storms that we’ll encounter on the sea of love? Probably not. Idea: If you’ve found out that your spouse wants a divorce and you’re in shock, it’s time for some damage limitation. You must [...]
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Peace is a state of mind, but it can also be a corner of a secluded garden, a cubby hole under the stairs, a bed that you share with no one else.. or a garden shed. Imagine a place with no phone, no noise, no hassle, no problems. Why bother? Because I think that in [...]
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If you’re feeling weighed down by tasks like moving house or job hunting, you’ll find that good time management is an irresistible way to transform your mood and your life. Using to-do lists decreases stress, develops great organizational skills and improves your memory. Idea: Spend a week getting your home spick and span and you’ll [...]
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A positive mental attitude can transform a glass from being half empty to being half full and then actually help to fill the glass. Your attitude towards the things you have to do makes the difference between getting the most out of them and seeing them as chores that are impossible to enjoy. Idea: Choose [...]
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{ glad you are happy dear:) I do have a selfish time that i usually spend in a cafe with a close friend and a cup... } – May 18, 6:39 AM { totally agree with this advice..I am currently thinking of changing careers..somehow I relate to your happiness project ya Eman..currently things are a bit messy in... } – May 18, 6:29 AM
{ @lobna: I started writing in a notebook btw, for the first time, this week! Suddenly I found the courage to write down what I really... } – May 12, 12:28 PM { @lobna: :) } – May 12, 12:20 PM { @Samar Ali: I try to add what I love to my room.. bas still its not fully mine. I can't re-paint it mathalan or buy... } – May 12, 12:19 PM { @Gabriela: Thanks dear Gabie.. I'm much better now.. :) } – May 12, 11:50 AM { @July: You are probably right! That's why I'll resume tonight inshallaa :) } – May 12, 11:50 AM
