Have you ever wondered where you fall on the happiness scale? Are most people happier or less happy than you are? According to a Scripps Howard/Ohio University survey of 1,007 U.S. adults, about 52 percent of Americans say they are "very happy" with their lives, with 43 percent reporting they are "fairly happy," 3 percent said they are "not too happy" and 2 percent undecided. In Britain, Gallup polls show that only 36 percent claim they are "very happy" which is down from 52%...

We know a lot about what a great working environment is. In a great working environment the mission is being accomplished and morale is high. It's the "user" side of the two key leadership objectives: accomplish the mission and care for your people. Most people know exactly what I mean by a great working environment. They may not be able to list characteristics, or point to research, but they've usually experienced one. So have you. Think about a time in your life wh...

Time management is not only about how your organize your time, it?s also about how you spend your time. Often, you can save time by doing more than one thing at once. Find out how you can optimize your time use, while still getting the job done right. 1. Phone Time When you?re on the phone, nobody can see you (except maybe through the windows of your office). Because you don?t have to be making eye contact with somebody, you can do simple exercises. This is not a time t...

I received a card from a friend today that made me cry. It's not the first card I have received from her because this unusual lady likes to reach out and touch with a card. She just seems to know when to send one and the exact thing to say to lift your spirit. In fact, you might say she has a card writing ministry of sorts. This very special lady came into my life about two years ago, when my husband and I suddenly found ourselves caretaking his mother, who had alzheimers....

Setting goals and making plans are simply a part of life. It is no secret that most aspects of our lives must have goals set and this is especially true in business. In order for a business to run smoothly and properly, it must have a set of solid goals to work towards. Setting a goal full of milestones and objectives, is an extremely crucial aspect of planning and running a business. Essentially, setting a goal can literally set your business up for success or failure. Wh...

1. Controlling panic and anxiety You have control but you can't permanently stop anxiety and panic. When your child fails to call you and let you know if he or she is ok, then you will panic and fears will imprint your mind. Now, you can run with that fear and panic, while stressing over the situation or you can do something about it. Did you call his or her friends? Did you call the school? Did you call everyone your child knows? Did you tell the neighbors? Think before y...

Insomnia is one of the more common symptoms of stress and depression. Whether you have a hard time falling asleep, or you fall asleep promptly and then awaken later and are unable to fall back to sleep, you have insomnia. THERE ARE FOUR TYPES OF INSOMNIA PSYCHO-REACTIVE INSOMNIA: This is caused by tension. The person's mind is keeping them awake with worry. In addition, they may begin to worry about getting to sleep because they have to waken in the morning. The person ...

In sociology, precipitate and irrational actions of a group are often referred to as panics, as for example "sex panic", "stock market panic". (See hysteria). Panic is usually understood to mean active, but senseless behaviour (e.g. trying to flee in a random direction or suddenly attacking others without consideration), while hysteria often carries a more passive notion (as in crying uncontrollably). An influential theoretical treatment of panic by a sociologist is found in ...

When you want to start your own business, it is not just a matter of setting up shop and waiting for the customers to come to you. Depending on what kind of business you want to start, you may have to get permission from the town or city. Some areas of a city have special zoning regulations in place that do not permit a business in a residential area, even if you plan to operate it out of your home. You do have to get a license from the government for taxation purposes and so...

Amish furniture offers us more than well-crafted objects on which to place our meals or our prized possessions. It offers us the chance to support the values we hold dear, to support those American workers who believe in quality of life as well as quality of furniture. In these times, as many furniture manufacturing jobs have moved and continue to move overseas, the Amish remain true to their faith in both our country and a way of life that emphasizes excellence and attention...