Positive Psychology Archives

How To Create A Good Life During Chaotic Times

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 by barrett

barrett

My friend "Marla" spent about two weeks packing the entire contents of her yard into her house, battening down the hatches, sealing windows , making a safe room in her bedroom for herself and her cat and praying the wind would not blow off her roof. She lives in Florida…

Spirituality, Depression and Suicide: Make Time For Pain

June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by barrett

barrett

Over the summer of 2018, the suicides of two celebrities — the fashion designer Kate Spade, and then the chef Anthony Bourdain — stunned the world. Their deaths prompted a global outpouring of emotion with great depth. Ms. Spade’s fans recounted how her bright handbags were their first adult big-ticket…

The Discipline of Self Care

January 31, 2019June 17, 2019 by barrett

barrett

You must take good care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else. When your cup is full, you can offer yourself to others and give your best. This is phenomenal alignment. This is phenomenal living. This is success. Women - you especially need to know and practice…

Time: This Decision Changes Your Life

January 28, 2018February 3, 2018 by barrett

barrett

You can do so much in 10 minutes' time. Ten minutes, once gone, are gone for good. Divide your life into 10-minutes units and sacrifice as few of them as possible in meaningless activity" - Ingvar Feodor Kamprad, Founder of IKEA There are very few people in the world,…

Your 30s: Commitment Brings Clarity

January 24, 2018January 17, 2018 by barrett

barrett

Commitment Brings Clarity Turning 30 is a significant turning point because it is when you shift from young adult to a full adult. You are no longer an older adolescent learning the ropes; you are a full-fledged adult responsible for your decisions and expected in society to take full charge of…

Overwhelmed By Negativity?

January 23, 2018January 26, 2018 by barrett

barrett

During wintertime, especially we can be overwhelmed with sad, depressive, negative feelings. SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder is a serious affliction which often lurks in the shadows until it is pushed out by extended negativity and anxiety during the wintertime. Living in a dark, cold climate during the wintertime can…

1 2 3 … 28 Next »