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The Evolution of The NYE Resolution [Infographic]

December 22January 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged go green, goals, infographic, new year, new year resolutions, quitters day, social media, veganuary, volunteer3 Comments

Did you know that 80% of people fail to stick to their New Year’s resolution for longer than 6 weeks? It’s no surprise really though as it can take up to 66 days to form a new habit. Some people might even give up by the second Friday in January, known as Quitters’ Day. So where exactly did the NYE resolution come from and why do people make resolutions every year?

Planning on making a resolution for 2019? Make sure you do your research, implement a plan and create a support network so your friends and family can help where they can. Will you be a resolution keeper or a resolution breaker? Apparently three of the most common reasons behind failed resolutions include setting unrealistic goals, not keeping track of progress, as well as just forgetting about the resolution altogether.

The below infographic, designed by JD Williams, outlines the lowdown of resolutions including the who, what, where, when, why and how, as well as outlining the traits of a resolution breaker vs a resolution keeper. The infographic also pinpoints the top ten resolutions from 2018, all about quitters’ day and how you can avoid becoming part of it, as well as some resolution ideas for 2019. Have you thought about going green? Volunteering? Trying Veganuary? Wearing more colour? Using less social media? After-all, the average person will spend nearly 2 hours on social media everyday (which equates to 5 years and 4 months over a lifetime).

Let us know what resolutions you’ve got planned! If you’re still thinking about a resolution, check out the below infographic and try to make your resolution specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, as well as exciting!

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Keys to be Successful and Happy for a long-term [Visual]

July 7July 6Posted in HealthTagged achievement, goals, happiness, Health, infographic, legacy, significance, success, tipsLeave a comment

Achievement rarely produces the sense of lasting happiness that you think it will. Once you finally accomplish the goal you’ve been chasing, two new goals tend to pop up unexpectedly.

We long for new achievements because we quickly habituate to what we’ve already accomplished. This habituation to success is as inevitable as it is frustrating, and it’s more powerful than you realize.

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Tips to Achieve your New Year’s Resolutions based on Science [Infographic]

December 15January 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged achieve, goals, habits, infographic, new year, planning, psychology, research, resolutions, science, tips, will power1 Comment

Based on the article written by Linda Geddes on The Guardian

«New year’s resolutions have a long history. The Babylonians pledged to return borrowed objects and repay their debts at the start of each year, while the Romans kicked off January by making a vow to the god Janus (from whom the month takes its name). That’s centuries of potential for broken promises.

Psychologists recently proposed that, for behaviour change to occur, people must have the capability, opportunity and motivation to make it happen. Often people aren’t making resolutions for the right reasons, says Gardner: “They think that because it’s new year, they’re obliged to say they’ll change their behaviour. But once they face the reality of what they’re doing, they give up because they aren’t motivated enough in the first place.”»

Ways to Stay Positive During the Dark and Cold Winter

February 4March 27Posted in HealthTagged change, cold, conscious, dark, dreams, energy, exercise, feelings, forward, goals, grateful, habits, Health, leap, move, optimism, positive, rainy, self confidence, simple, small things, snow, stay, suck, supplement, take action, take for granted, tips, vitamin D, ways, winter3 Comments

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Originally Written by Henrik Erdberg on Positivity Blog

I am the kind of person that prefers hot days rather than cold ones. I was born in México City, country closer to the the Equator and right in the middle of the country where temperatures are not as drastic as in the north so is really hard for me to bare the cold european winter. I found the Positivity blog a year ago and has helped me in many ways and this week a read the newest post and thought it would be a good idea to share Henrik’s tips for you if you don’t know him or his page:

In a dark, cold, rainy (sometimes) snowy winter, it is not easy to keep the energy and optimism up like in the bright and warm summer days. And spring is still far away.

Here are 5 simple habits that make it a lot easier to stay positive and keep the energy up even throughout this dark and often grey season.

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Practical Ways to Feel Happy

November 20May 11Posted in HealthTagged attitute, benefits, boost, brighten up, cheerful, color, confidence, conversation, creativity, decisions, depression, endorphines, exercise, experts, feelings, fitness, food, forgiveness, friends, goals, gratitude, gym, hakuna matata, happiness, happy, Health, hobby, joy, let go, meaningful, Meditation, mood, music, negativity, optimism, outdoors, positive, procrastination, research, science, self-care, self-esteem, sex, strategies, stress, take care, thankful, thoughts, tips, wellbeing, yogaLeave a comment

25 Science-Backed Ways to Feel Happier

Originally Published as 25 Science-Backed Ways to Feel Happier on Greatist.com

Even as children, we’re taught to recognize and celebrate feelings of happiness—and it’s no wonder. Not only is happiness one of the most positive emotions we can experience, but being happy is also the key to a fulfilled, healthy life. Plus, cheeriness is linked to living longer, how hard we work, physical function as we age, and an improved immune system, among other health benefits.

While it’s hard to define (especially since it varies from person to person), some experts describe happiness as “a combination of life satisfaction and having more positive emotions than negative emotions,” while others view it as consisting of three parts: feeling good, living a “good life,” and feeling part of a larger purpose. There’s also a distinct difference between short- and long-term happiness: The former is a fleeting feeling, while the latter applies to how we describe our own lives.

While some factors that affect happiness might be outside of our control (such as genetics or certain life circumstances), there are always actions we can take to amp up our own good feelings. To smile wider, be more satisfied with life, and feel altogether better—both in the present and the future—try introducing any (or all!) of these practices into your life. Continue reading “Practical Ways to Feel Happy” →