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How Long Does It Take To Break A Habit?

It’s still that time of year when New Year Resolutions are in the air. Maybe we’re doing well or maybe we’ve given up on them entirely. But either way, it got me to wondering how long it takes to break a habit.

It would seem that everyone has a different opinion on this one.

Some experts say it’s 21 days. 21 days is almost accepted as fact.

Last weekend I was listening to a CD by an expert in the personal development field who claimed it was 7 days.

And I’ve defnitely read plenty of opinion that says the real figure is months, not days or weeks.

So how do you know when you’ve broken a habit? [Read more…] about How Long Does It Take To Break A Habit?

Are You Spreading Smiles Or Frowns?

Inspirational Messages

Have you ever noticed how walking into a room of grumpy people is like standing under a rain cloud?

But walking into a room of people who are genuinely happy and laughing is like an instant mood lift?

In fact, it’s pretty easy to feel happy when you’re surrounded by other people who are happy.

But it’s pretty tough to feel happy if you’re surrounded by others who are miserable.
So what can you do about it?

How about choosing to be the one who lifts the mood?

Whatever the atmosphere in a room, you can easily do your bit to improve it.

All you need to do is focus on something that makes you feel happy. Give it your full attention for a minute or more. Then notice how another, even happier thought easily flows into your mind. Then another. And before you know it, you’re feeling happier. You’ll be smiling. And those around you will notice the shift.

The key is not to become attached to making others feel happier. That rarely works.

It’s about creating an environment that inspires them to feel happier, then letting them get on with making their own choice.

Smiles are contagious. How about giving a few away today?

Spring is here!

How To Change Your Life

It’s official – spring is here! Yesterday saw the “Spring Equinox”, which is the official marker for the transition from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

For so many of us, winter is something we “grit our teeth and get through”. Spring heralds the start of longer days, warmer weather and, hoepfully, more sunshine. Obviously it depends on where you live, but spring often signals new hope for the year.

If you’re anything like me, although all the seasons are fab in their own way, I sometimes feel like I hibernate through winter. I’m less keen to rush outside if it’s windy and drizzly (usual UK winter weather!) and feeling happy can take extra effort.

But once spring is here it’s like we’re on a roll to the sunny fun of summer. Even my boys’ mood changes. Blue skies, trees with leaf buds, grass starting to grow again, daffodils smiling away, animals waking up, baby birds…

Find out why this weekend is such a good time to make changes. [Read more…] about Spring is here!