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Contentment vs. Happiness: What’s the Difference?
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on August 31, 2018; Updated on August 24, 2022 The terms happiness and contentment have become more or less interchangeable. While they both have to do with feeling happy, there’s a difference between the two. There are reasons to strive for contentment vs. happiness in the grand scheme of things. Let’s take a look at the two terms, what they mean, and most importantly on…
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Doing Things For Others Makes Us Happy
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Here’s a question for you. What have you done today to bring a smile to someone else’s face? It’s an important question, but sadly not something we work towards much these days. There is a very good reason to not only talk about this today but also put it into regular practice. As it turns out, doing things for other people makes us happy. When you think…
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Micro Habits Motivate from the Inside, Out
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. There are many reasons people try to change. The truth is, if you’re trying to change for someone else, it may not work. There’s actually evidence to back that up. One theory includes four reasons why people try to change. Three of the four won’t lead to lasting change, but one indicates change is likely. The four motivations for change are: Motivated by authority Motivated by others…
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Borrow a Micro Habit
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. If you’re trying to make change, it may feel like going to a foreign country. If you’ve been operating a specific way for a long period of time, it won’t be easy doing things in a whole new way. That’s ok! When people travel to a new country, one of the things they do is watch and learn. Paying attention to what others are doing is a…
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Micro Habits: Small Changes that Boost Motivation
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of breaking a bad habit or beginning a new one? It’s not uncommon to put off making changes, even when we really want to. There are lots of reasons why people avoid change. Some of the top include- Fear of failure Fear of judgement Overwhelm and underwhelm Uncertainty where to begin If any of these sound familiar, there’s a…
