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No Regrets

No Regrets

Don’t have regrets; make good memories now Many people get to the end of their lives and wish they had done certain things or lived their lives a particular way. However it is possible to take control of your future and live life in a way which will create good memories. Here are five ways to start building a future without regrets: Take action Do not put things off till...

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Hold on to Your Energy

Hold on to Your Energy

It can be hard to keep your energy levels high when others try to drag you down. There are many obstacles to overcome when trying to achieve our goals at work and in life, but it is particularly hard when other people are a drain on your energy levels. Beware of energy-sapping people; they can make it difficult to keep your focus and momentum on a particular task and can...

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Dec 18,  2012Categories : Happiness | HealthTags : , , , ,
Being Positive

Being Positive

Being Positive Some people seem to have a permanently positive outlook, no fears or anxieties and unlimited energy to pursue their dreams. The good news is that there is no secret to having such a positive outlook and no matter how confident someone is, everyone experiences set backs or days when they doubt themselves. The difference with positive people is that they can pick themselves back up, take a deep...

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Oct 10,  2012Categories : Happiness | InspirationTags : , ,
Self-Improvement’s Role in Happiness Building

Self-Improvement’s Role in Happiness Building

How Do I make Myself Happier? People sometimes ask me: “What is the one thing I can do to make myself happier?” That’s a hard question to answer because happiness usually doesn’t come from just one aspect of our lives. However, if we want to be happier then one of the best ways to do that is through self-improvement. When something undermines our happiness or when we tend to dwell...

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Sep 12,  2012Categories : HappinessTags :
Can You Be Happy and Negative?

Can You Be Happy and Negative?

In recent years, a lot of people have been talking about the power of thinking positively. They claim that just by thinking good thoughts you can obtain everything you might want in life. I don’t necessarily go that far but I do believe having a positive attitude, especially about yourself and your life, will help you find more happiness. In another article, I talked about the importance of eliminating negative...

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Sep 5,  2012Categories : HappinessTags :
Happiness & Risk Taking

Happiness & Risk Taking

If you want to know one of the surest ways to hinder your own happiness, here it is: never take risks. Now by risks I don’t mean gambling your life savings away in Las Vegas or meeting that person you met online without investigating his/her background first. What I mean is avoiding potential failure. Now it may seem counter-intuitive that happiness and the possibility of failing could have a positive...

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Aug 29,  2012Categories : HappinessTags :
Who Determines Your Happiness?

Who Determines Your Happiness?

If you’ve ever wondered why some people just seem happier than others, there may be an answer. Part of the difference comes from people’s feelings of control over their own lives. In fact, this idea of whether our lives are controlled by internal or external forces is part of our personalities. Thankfully, it is a part we can change. When we talk about these ideas of control, we use two...

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Aug 22,  2012Categories : HappinessTags :
The Dangers of Worrying

The Dangers of Worrying

Here’s a question to ponder: what is the least productive activity you can engage in? Likewise, what is the activity that is most likely to make you less happy in your life? The answer is worrying. No other behavior has the potential to rob you of so much of your happiness. That’s why I want to give you some concrete advice that can help you stop worrying and start being...

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Aug 15,  2012Categories : HappinessTags :

Turning Terrible Into Terrific

Dr. Dennis Cummins

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Dennis is a phenomenal speaker and trainer. What he shares is so important and valuable that everyone should hear it. Thank you for this great experience.

William Bezmen PhD., RN, CS, CH
Director Pathways to Health
Center for Self-Empowerment

About Dr. Dennis

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I believe the reason most people have not reached the level of success and fulfillment they desire in their lives is because they “work too hard… Read more...

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Using anecdotes, quotes, and personal examples, in each chapter of Turning Terrible into Terrific, Dennis emphasizes how unsupportive behaviors and ac… Read more...

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Listening is one of the most valuable communication tools you have, so it is necessary to do it well. Learning… Read more...