by Daniel Herzner

By nature, human beings are impatient. We want good things to show up in our lives and we want them to show up now. Let’s face it, we live in a microwave society – we don’t want to wait around for anything.

When it takes longer than expected for goodness to materialize, frustration sets in.

For example, if you’ve ever placed second in a contest, are you the type of person to throw in the towel and not try again? Or, would you be proud of a respectable showing and use the experience to push for better results the next time?

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by Mike England

So what does appreciation have to do with the Law of Attraction and money? The answer is everything, if you attract experiences into your life as a result of the way you feel then feeling appreciative is one of the most gratifying emotions you could ever wish to experience.

When you are appreciating you are basically being grateful for what you have, in other words by being appreciative you are being grateful for the things in your life which allow you to feel good. In order to attract the things you want you need to feel good so this means that appreciating is a very important key to getting what you want into your life.

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By Philip E. Humbert

One of my favorite songs is Bobby McFerrin’s refrain, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. I recently had the opportunity to observe people’s reactions when a highway was closed because of an accident ahead. As we waited, I watched as some listened to radios, a few began tossing a Frisbee, other’s seemed to be working or reading, and some opted for a quick nap. But, there were also a handful who were clearly agitated and angry. Pacing about, swearing, and upset, they decided that the best response to this event, which none of us could control, was to be very unhappy. I was reminded of Abraham Lincoln’s comment that, “Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” The following are my Top 10 Tips to increase happiness in your life:

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by Lynda Pegler

No-one ever said that life is easy. Indeed, the peaks and troughs of life are what make the world go round. Peaks are great but experiencing the troughs need not be such a bad thing either. The important factor is how you deal with them and this is likely to be much easier if you approach them with a positive mindset.

A positive mindset is very important for many reasons. Positive thinking has been shown to enhance the quality and productivity of life. When we are in a positive frame of mind we feel better, perform better, are healthier and are more productive. We are happier and better equipped to deal with all life throws at us.

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