We suffer more often in imagination than in reality. – Seneca What does it mean to suffer in our imagination? When you start asking “what if…” with bad outcomes in mind, you are suffering in your imagination, instead of in reality. But, it’s good to be prepared, right? It’s good to expect the worst and…
The Best Kind of Optimism
Perhaps you’ve had people tell you, as I have many times before, that optimism isn’t realistic; that to be a realist is to naturally become a pessimist. After all, you can’t be disappointed if you are expecting disappointment, right? To be optimistic, they would say, is to look at the world with rose-colored glasses, choose…
Three Ways to NOT Find Happiness
Ever wanted to know how you too can be unhappy and dissatisfied in life? Look no further! These three ways to NOT find happiness will put you on the fast track to dissatisfaction and discontentment. Enjoy! Or.. don’t enjoy? 1. Never try new things. New experiences are overrated. The best recipe for non-happiness is to…