Someone recently asked me if I was always happy. Certainly not. But I do think I am almost always in a state of well-being. One can have a feeling of well-being even when feeling sad. Well-being comes from so many…
A Smiley Lady’s Blog: Well Being
Strategies for Staying Sane: Using Paradoxical Techniques
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Clay was at his wit’s end. His mother-in-law often offered him free and unwelcome advice in the form of personal attacks. He went toe-to-toe with her once or twice, but this only aggravated matters. “What…
Knives are Tools, Use Them with Care and Respect
I was a Boy Scout growing up, their motto was be prepared, it still is. I am usually prepared, even today – one thing that I used to carry back then that I still carry with me today is a…
Strategies for Staying Sane: A Special Empowering Image
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Leon had a demanding job and often felt stressed out. He grew concerned when his doctor told him that his blood pressure was too high. He discussed the situation with a close friend who mentioned…
Film: Whiplash (available on Amazon Prime, see it!)
Whiplash | Director Damien Chazelle | Score: 8.3 I had a conversation about this film before I got to see it with a friend of mine who couldn’t understand how a movie about a gifted student in a prestigious music…
Ruth’s Blog: Optimism can be with you 24/7
I had a very funny conversation today. I was explaining all about the Spontaneous Smiley Project to someone knowing zip about Smiley, hardly knowing me and under the impression that I was there to talk business. To him I must…