Hi All You Happy People: 21 Habits of Supremely Happy People
I came across this article that summarizes recent developments in positive psychology research into a list of 21 habits happy people cultivate. Taken individually, each item has been shown to...
View ArticleA Screwtape Letter to An Unappreciated Mom
The original Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis reveals a series of fictitious letters between Screwtape, a senior demon, and his nephew, Wormwood, a demon-in-training, about the tricks of the demonic trade...
View ArticleThe Secret of Forgiving Yourself
We’re heading into Lent and, as I noted on the show today, it’s a time where lots of us will end up facing some degree of temptation to beat up on ourselves for failing in our efforts to fulfill our...
View ArticleSmile! It’s International Happiness Day!
Seriously, that’s a thing. Check it out… Speaking at the High Level Meeting on “Happiness and Well-Being: Defining a New Economic Paradigm”convened during the sixty-sixth session of the General...
View ArticleAre You Thriving? 5 Ways YOU Can Live A Fuller Life.
Self-help books (including a couple of my own–see here and here) often talk about thriving versus merely surviving but have you ever wondered what it takes to really thrive? Jesus said, “I came that...
View Article2 Critical Ways Healthy Relationships Help You THRIVE!
Everyone knows that having healthy relationships promote well being, but how, exactly do they do that? A new study looks at how, exactly, relationships promote well-being. Yesterday I posted the 5...
View ArticleBelieve It Or Not, Study Actually Says, “Happy Wife, Happy Life!”
Proverbs 18:22 says, “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.” A new study from Rutgers and the University of Michigan proves how true that is! When it comes to a...
View ArticleFor Better or Worse: You’ll Be Surprised at These 4 Ways Marriage Changes You!
We all know that marriage changes us, but new research in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships looks at exactly how that process happens and the specific changes we can expect to see based...
View ArticleCelebrate World Happiness Day with 7 Research-Based Ideas to Increase Your...
The United Nations has declared March 20th to be World Happiness Day where nations are encouraged to explore how well they see to the overall well-being of their people. At the heart of World...
View ArticleJust Wait a Minute! (Why Patience Isn’t What You Think)
We were talking about patience on More2Life Radio today. What it is, what it isn’t, and how to get more of it. Patience, of course, is the virtue we all love to hate. We all know we need it, but we...
View ArticleIs Religion Important To Happiness? Studies Expose Divide Between Perception...
A new study revealed that people’s view of what’s necessary for happiness has changed significantly since 1938. Researchers found that in 1938 security, knowledge and religion were seen by...
View ArticleBe Not Afraid: God’s Plan for The Fulfillment of All Your Deepest (and even...
The following is adapted from my forthcoming book, Broken Gods: Hope, Healing, and the Seven Longings of the Human Heart which looks at the longings that drive our deepest and even darkest desires and...
View ArticleScience Says, “Want Happiness? Go to Church!”
Science endorses church attendance?!? Atheists’ heads explode in 3…2…1… From the Washington Post A new study suggests that joining a religious group could do more for someone’s “sustained happiness”...
View ArticleMore2Life Hack: 3 Tips for More Joyful Living!
Who doesn’t want more joy in their lives? Today on More2Life Radio, we explored what it takes to overcome common obstacles to more joyful living. The short version? You don’t have to wait for all...
View ArticleMore2Life Hack: Living A More Joyful Life
It seems as though so many things in life are constantly trying to steal our joy. From politics, to work stress, to the craziness of daily life, it can be hard to find the joy in each day. We tend to...
View ArticleExpressing gratitude makes us healthier: Who wouldn’t be grateful for that?
Gratitude journals, #grateful quotes, appreciation lists, oh my! Expressing gratitude seems to be a growing trend right now, but are these seemingly small practices of expressing gratitude enough to...
View ArticleWhen Your Emotions Get Derailed: Here’s How YOU Can Get Back On Track
Theology Of The Body reminds us that God made our bodies to work for our good and the good of others.
View ArticleBecoming a Better Family
Want to enjoy a closer, more joyful family life? As Pope Francis puts it, “Waste time with your kids.”
View ArticleCan We Decrease Anxiety by Changing the Tone of Our Inner Voice?
We all have an inner voice. I’m not necessarily referring to the “Jiminy Cricket, conscience” type of inner voice, but rather, an inner sense that helps us identify emotions, opinions, make decisions,...
View ArticleAre Cola Wars Killing YOUR Marriage?
We all have our preferred brands: Our favorite kind of soda, our favorite brand of ice cream, or even our favorite type of laundry detergent. But did you know that our personal brand preferences can...
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