Simple Pleasures, Everyday Joie de Vivre.

  creativity [ kree-ey- tiv -i-tee, kree- uh - ]   noun the state or quality of being  creative . the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination: the need for creativity in modern industry; creativity in the performing arts. the process by which one utilizes  creative  ability: Extensive reading stimulated his creativity. Dictionary.com You can be creative no matter who you are or what your IQ is. Although talent is lovely and helps in life, many things can be cultured and you can learn new behaviors. You can see which personality traits you already have or stand to gain from learning about the creative process - which has it's own phases, practices'; may have a little madness; can be called by other names; having skills you can hone; and with plenty of opportunities for improvement.  Creative...

Gratitude Photo by Lip on Unsplash   Gratitude: noun the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return  kindness . "she expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support" Gratitude can increase your joie de vivre. Gratitude is the simple process of being thankful for what you have. An attitude of gratitude can steer you away from what's negative and towards what is positive..   “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others .”  (Cicero). For some reason gratitude is transformational, it effects the neurotransmitters in the brain to release chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin to increase, and thereby changes us to a more positive outlook.  The simple activity of counting your blessings can influence many aspects of life including:  Physical Health Mental health Positive emotions Improved quality of relationships Improved quality of friendships Improved employee satisfact...

  Photo by Usman Yousaf on Unsplash Letting go of Sickness   Do you find yourself sick all the time with one thing after another. Do you kind of get hypochondria and get anxious about every little thing that goes wrong? Do you work-out and have a healthy diet? Do you support your own mental health with pleasurable and beneficial activities? Do you drink too much or even take party drugs?  Do you take well known herbs and supplements to give yourself a bit of help? How do you manage pain? Do you often get routine check-ups at your GP? Do you get massages, facials? Do you have something calming such as yoga or tai-chi? Do you lift weights? The truth is that health underpins everything in life. Once your health goes you just feel let down and in denial. Or you can’t break your bad habits even though you need to. And it’s hard to exercise every single day. You may not even have time let alone the inclination. And cooking is just too much. Good food is expensive, and ...

  Whether you’re at school or university homework is something you need do to prepare for graduation and work placement. Homework is something you choose to try to do straight away so that you can have ample time to do it. The more time you spend on it, the better job you will do. To do your homework successfully you choose to pay attention to the subject; read the questions carefully and be thorough. Then double check everything before submitting it to your teacher. It is also wise to do revision of the work a few weeks later to help with your retention. And try to stay ahead of the game by following industry trends in your field. You may have an office or study you can work in. It’s a good idea to commit to scheduled blocks of time at your desk. (Or out in the field). So, you put your homework on your desk and set yourself down in front of it. Keep a to-do list, diary and calendar to plan and commence your work. Sometimes going to the café or the library to do your homewo...

  Feeling stuck, in need of some fuel, given up, living in the past, being regretful? Here are 27 quotes to help you get back on your bike: 1. Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy. – Dale Carnegie 2. “Don’t do it! Don’t you dare think about giving up! EVERYTHING has a process. Work with the process, not against it. Move forward with purpose and never stop believing. You can do this! You know you can.” ― Stephanie Lahart 3. Fantasy has a dark side to it. It also has a light hemisphere – the power of the human imagination to keep going, to imagine a better tomorrow. – Tim O’Brien 4. “Pat yourself on the back when you win. And when you don’t, just keep moving! So long as you don’t stop moving, Soon you may realize just how close you are to winning!” ― Chinonye J. Chidolue 5. To have faith doesn’t mean you get any less frustrated when you don’t do your best, but you k...

A value driven life is a purpose driven life, values run deeper than water, becoming conscious of what really matters to you in life can help you navigate the sometimes choppy seas. Values vary from one individual to another so you might want to work on your own list as you read through this. Here are some basic values that all or most will have in common. Family. Family values are so important we wouldn't have a word for it because it's so special, but you know that word is love. This incorporates a heap of things that nurture you during your childhood and carry you through life as an adult. Caring, making sure everyone is fed, and clothed, and has the equipment they need. Support, encouragement, entertainment, tutoring, contributing financially, coaching. Nurturing, encouraging, taking on responsibilities, growing. Activities, doing wholesome things together. Attention, listening, understanding, providing constructive feedback. Friendship Similar to family bu...