PinnedHope for the Planet: How to Feel So Much Better About the Fate of the EnvironmentAnd some simple actions you can take immediately — By Matthew Dickson, www.MindAid.ca If you are worried about the future of the planet’s environment, I know two books that have helped ease my worries so much. They are: “Hope Matters” by Elin Kelsey (testimonial by Jane Goodall) — click here to see on Amazon 2. “Saving Us” by Katherine…Environment10 min read
Oct 15, 2021How “Flow” and the Autotelic Personality Can Make You Happier and HealthierWhat is the definition of “flow”? Flow is that feeling when you’re doing something and time seems to fly by. We’ve all had it at times. Jazz musicians say they get it when they are improvising. …Flow4 min read
Oct 15, 2021Exercises to Improve Your Posture and StanceYour posture is important! I didn’t think much of posture when I was a teenager and often slouched. But as I got older I started paying more attention to my posture and now people compliment me on it! Not that I’m perfect or an expert on posture, by any means…Posture4 min read
Oct 15, 2021How You Can Tap into the Superpower of ListeningThe Basics of Listening We can all become better listeners. Listening to others is one of the most powerful yet underused people skills. Too often people leave a conversation not feeling heard, seen or understood. …Listen15 min read
Jul 16, 2021How you can use “Verbal Judo” to deal with people like a police officerOne of the biggest sources of stress in people’s lives is other people. Counselors and psychologists say that when people come to them to talk about their problems, they often talk about the other people in their lives who are causing them grief. One of the best ways to deal…Communication Skills4 min read
May 25, 2021Want to Get Motivated Faster? (No “Aha” Moment Needed!)So often we wait for a lightning bolt of inspiration to get us going. But how often does that really come? Sometimes we have “aha” moments that set us off down a path of creativity, whether it is working out, or writing a book, or starting a business. But more…Motivation3 min read
May 24, 2021How You Can Help Lower Your Stress With the “One-Second Pause” MethodToo often we are rushed by our environment. Dishes to wash, deadlines to meet, dollars to make. We can find ourselves responding to things rather than being in control of our situation. Wouldn’t you like to be able to rise above this leash around your neck? …Stress4 min read
May 23, 2021The Secret of Happiness? Helping OthersThe secret of happiness is helping others. Author Bill Shore says that people are often unhappy with their job and are looking for something more. They want to do “something that counts”. Philanthropy is one of the biggest factors in long-term life satisfaction. …Happiness8 min read
May 22, 2021The Convenient Workout: Perhaps the Easiest Way to Build Muscle in the WorldThe Convenient Workout is a simple full body workout routine. It is incredibly easy to fit into your day and works all the major muscles in your body. It might just be the easiest way to build muscle in the world. Millions of people dream of becoming more muscular. This…Health8 min read
Oct 12, 2020How You Can Avoid Happiness HangoversWhat is a happiness hangover? Psychologists say it is the sad or “down” time you experience after an exciting event is over, but without the alcohol. This can happen after Christmas, the birth of your child, or a fun weekend, for example. Eckhart Tolle in his book, “The Power of…Happiness5 min read