My Happy List: Things That Make Me Happy

Being by the sea does something to your body, mind and soul. It makes you feel even more positive and thriving than usual. There is so much to love about the ocean…sun, sand and the fresh and scrumptious seafood not to mention the many health benefits of ocean air. Living or spending time by the ocean not just puts a smile on your face but also boosts your mood. The sea soaked in the sun…

Wellness is not just a trend that you hear of now. So, what is wellness? Wellness is a state of mind where you feel good and positive not just physically but also mentally. You achieve wellness when your body and mind are in a position of optimal well being helping you maximize your inner potential to the fullest. Wellness can be achieved when you reach a balance between your health and your lifestyle. There are…

In most relationships, sound communication skills are the key to its success. Being in a relationship, you can probably relate to when you are enjoying a healthy relationship versus when not. Effective communication skills is something you should take care of to enjoy health and wellness. Communication skills are directly related to your habit of healthy eating and physical wellness. It is important that you are clear about getting your message out in a very…

What is gratitude? We all know that it is a good thing to be grateful and thankful for what we have and receive. Yes, this is what gratitude is. A state-of-mind that simply makes you be grateful and happy for what you already have. You may forget about it in your daily life but it helps to take time out and focus on your blessings and show gratitude towards life. It is important that you…

As much as everyone waits for the holiday season to commence, there are some of us that feel like the Grinch and dread this time for all the stress that comes with it. Apart from the fun, family, friends and food that becomes the norm of the day during the holiday, there is also a dark side to it that many find challenging. With anxiety and depression and mood disorders experienced that is part of…

Tamara is a personal coach offering individual and group coaching and support services.  She brings a unique background of health and wellness into her new profession. Her busy schedule balancing family and work requires that she finds the right motivators and tools to make it through her day. I was lucky enough to spend some time getting to know Tamara — mom, busy professional and entrepreneur, and to learn from her firsthand how she got…

Everyone seeks happiness. Have you noticed that as a kid it is easier to be happy? But as an adult, it becomes a little difficult to lift your body mind spirit and be happy. You may be excited about all the possibilities of success but it may seem like a daunting task to figure out how to achieve that success. To bring about those massive changes in your life that will lead to your success…

We all love our gadgets and technological comforts. And in this day and age writing a diary may sound a little old-fashioned. This habit of keeping a journal, however, is very beneficial for an individuals self-esteem and is highly therapeutic too. The time you devote to writing a diary can become your time for reflection every day. And, this time that you give yourself to reflect upon can help uplift your mental, physical and emotional…

The holiday season is here and it is easy to get caught up in this festive frenzy. It is true that its fun to be with family and friends and to spend joyful times with them. However, this is also the time when stress and anxiety creep into us. It is important that you follow the mental health tips for the holidays to help you beat this anxiety and stress. This holiday season, take care…

It turns out to be really drab at networking events or work if you are not into alcohol. It is difficult for beginners to try alcohol as it is too bitter and they simply don’t enjoy them. if you are new to alcohol, you wonder if there is anything that is the best alcoholic drinks for beginners? If you are one of them who have simply no idea of what to order or drink then…

Leading a happy and healthy life may sound easy. But there are lots of distractions and obstacles along the way that will try to divert your attention from making healthy choices. Don’t allow these obstacles and challenges keep you from achieving happiness. At times you will need to hear some encouraging words to help you lift your spirits. We suggest you to make a list of wellness quotes that will help you lift your mind…

Too often these days, even when we are not with someone, we still manage to keep ourselves busy by either texting, speaking on the phone or emailing. However, it is important to know that enjoying a little solitude is can be beneficial for you. In today’s time it is considered to be an achievement if you are prosocial and constantly interacting with people either physically or through electronic media. You are always busy, doing something…