Interestingly most people think that success and a full life are directly due to hard work and, in some instances, education or persistence. However, I’ve been following research that proves that these assumptions are incorrect. Luck has much more to do with success than anything else. Surprised? Nigel Warburton has written a thorough article explaining …
Psychology
100 plus tips and life lessons for happiness!
Need some help on how to find happiness or just plain getting your happy switch turned to the “on” position? Well, after a lot of research and double-checking all of the latest scientific data my friend Sue-Ann Bubacz and I put together this incredible 100 plus tips and life lessons for happiness! Ready? Here we …
Sitting With Fear
Fear is scary. It can be so overwhelming; it can paralyze you, leaving only shards of piercing panic ripping at your every nerve. Fear acts like screeching breaks on your mind and body. You’re trapped in a state of fight or flight scrambling for some light, any light. Fear is real, and it’s also necessary. Without …
Actions Affect Our Thoughts! – Quote
Action affects our thoughts, Our thoughts affect our feelings, Our feelings affect our mood. So open that front door and keep putting one foot in front of the other until you feel better. ~ ©2015 Amanda Ricks
Too Many People Fixers
The problematic topic of “fixers.” People who always try to fix other people, their problems, and everything else all the time instead of just being there and letting others work stuff out. These people need to be more positive and kind supportive friends instead. By Amanda Ricks
Top Scientific Tips For A Happy Relationship
Scientifically proven but very simple guaranteed tips for a happy relationship. By Amanda Ricks
10 Powerful Insights To Ensure Success
10 powerful motivational sentences that can help you focus and succeed in life. By Amanda Ricks
5 Ways You Need To Take Care Of Yourself.
We (especially women) must always remember to look after ourselves first. Self-care should always be our number one priority. Five ways to help ensure that we are practising self-care are offered. By Amanda Ricks
Some People Will Never Change
Quote, “Some People Will Never Change.”
I Promise, Until I Change My Mind: The Problem With Promises And Society Today.
Western society today abuses the entire concept of a “promise.” The term is overused and often broken. Our terrible divorce rates can attest to that. We need to stop making promises unless we mean it and can keep them. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
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Who Are You?
How well do you know yourself? This is the question that this post helps you answer. Included are some beautiful image cards with insightful questions to ask yourself. credit to marcandangel.com By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net