recent posts The Reason You’re Stuck & How to Avoid Staying Stuck
The Reason You’re Stuck & How to Avoid Staying Stuck
Posted by richard on 02 8th, 2010
Why is it so difficult to ship? Ship as in get it out the door. Ship as in make a difference at work. Ship as in contribute your art and vision and expertise and passion to the project you’re working on. Regular readers of this blog have seen...
100 Painless Resolutions for a Healthier, Happier, Fitter New Year
100 Painless Resolutions for a Healthier, Happier, Fitter New Year
Posted by richard on 02 8th, 2010
Most people who make New Year’s resolutions tend to emphasize their health – whether physical or mental. Some accomplish this through improved diet and exercise habits, others aim to go back to school or finding cheaper, more self-directed routes...
The Short but Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion
The Short but Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion
Posted by heather on 11 15th, 2009
“The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” - Arnold Toynbee Following your passion can be a tough thing. But figuring out what that passion is can be even more elusive. I’m lucky — I’ve found my passion, and...
How to Help and Support Your Loved One When They Are Depressed
How to Help and Support Your Loved One When They Are Depressed
Posted by heather on 11 15th, 2009
Depression in itself is devastating for those who experience it directly but its effects are also far-reaching. Those who are close to a depressed person may struggle with the helplessness and challenge of ‘being there’ for their friend...
The Power of Gratitude
The Power of Gratitude
Posted by heather on 10 31st, 2009
There is power in Gratitude. It has worked miracles in my life. If you had known me ten years ago you would be amazed. Since most of you don’t I feel a brief illustration of my life will help you understand. You see as a youth I developed...
Top 50+ Blogs to Make You Healthier(and Happier)
Top 50+ Blogs to Make You Healthier(and Happier)
Posted by richard on 10 12th, 2009
X-Ray Technician Schools has listed Cheerfulliving.com number 8! in their list of the top 50 blogs bringing peace and happiness to others. The fast pace of life makes it hard to always be in a happy and healthy frame of mind. You’ve got to deal...
recent from Health 100 Painless Resolutions for a Healthier, Happier, Fitter New Year
Most people who make New Year’s resolutions tend to emphasize their health – whether physical or mental. Some accomplish this through improved diet and exercise habits, others aim to go back to school or finding cheaper, more self-directed routes towards education and self-improvement. In order...
recent from Happiness 5 Great Ways to Conquer Self Doubt
Self doubt has been something I’ve struggled with all my life, from debating whether I could get into a top tier university to believing I could succeed as a writer. It’s a very human emotion, and it’s made worse for some people because of life experiences or temperament. Self doubt also makes...
recent from Business & Finance How To Overcome Common Financial Fears
The one topic that people can’t seem to talk about enough these days is money.  Of course that is understandable after the last two years of recession, unemployment, housing and credit woes.  The fact that millions of people have literally changed their entire way of thinking when it comes to...
recent from Productivity The Reason You’re Stuck & How to Avoid Staying Stuck
Why is it so difficult to ship? Ship as in get it out the door. Ship as in make a difference at work. Ship as in contribute your art and vision and expertise and passion to the project you’re working on. Regular readers of this blog have seen first hand what happens when you force the distractions...
recent from Business & Finance 5 Great Ways to Conquer Self Doubt
Self doubt has been something I’ve struggled with all my life, from debating whether I could get into a top tier university to believing I could succeed as a writer. It’s a very human emotion, and it’s made worse for some people because of life experiences or temperament. Self doubt also makes...
recent from Family Relatively Happy
Image by luc legay via Flickr You may think your attentive spouse, your loving children and good friends are affecting your happiness.  But what if there is some deeper magic at work in your life? According to a new study published last month in the British Medical Journal, the people they...