Habits Archives - Barbara Demone https://www.barbarademone.com/tag/habits/ Good Morning, Life! Sun, 20 Feb 2022 21:11:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 182790552 I want to be happy. Where do I start? https://www.barbarademone.com/i-want-to-be-happy-where-do-i-start/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:39:05 +0000 https://goodmorninglife.net/?p=1285 A friend recently confided that she doesn’t feel as happy as she’d like to be in her life. She hasn’t been feeling at her best and wants to be happier. Her question to me was simple, “Where do I start?”. I told her, “You’ve already started! The first step is the awareness that you are...

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]]> 1285 The secret to sticking with good habits https://www.barbarademone.com/the-secret-to-sticking-with-good-habits/ Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:58:53 +0000 https://goodmorninglife.net/?p=675 Despite practicing mindfulness for almost twelve years, I still need reminders to stay mindful. Even more important than these reminders is remembering the “why” – why am I doing this? Why is it good for me? Understanding the why can have a positive impact on whether or not we stick with healthy habits such as...

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]]> 675 Happiness superpowers – part 3: gratitude https://www.barbarademone.com/happiness-superpowers-part-3-gratitude/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 01:15:04 +0000 https://goodmorninglife.net/?p=607 When I was about to get married a common piece of marriage advice that I often received at bridal showers and pre-wedding events was, “Never go to bed angry.” It’s great advice. A similar piece of wisdom for anyone who chooses to embark on the goal of living a fulfilling and happy life is, “Never...

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]]> 607 For 2021, Set Intentions, not Resolutions. But First . . . https://www.barbarademone.com/gratitude-and-intentions-not-new-years-resolutions/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 02:05:31 +0000 https://goodmorninglife.net/?p=381 A bright, fresh year is before us. With it comes an opportunity to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021. Focus on gratitude and intentions, not New Year’s resolutions. There is no doubt that 2020 will be a year to remember for everyone around the globe. It dished up a challenge that every country across...

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