Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference

Happy couples typically… spend their money on experiences rather than possessions. Building memories together increases a couple’s bond and leads to greater relationship satisfaction. While possessions lose their luster over time, memories last forever, the same way a great relationship does.

Happy individuals…don’t overwhelm themselves with too many things to do in a single day. Happy people tend to manage their time in a self-respecting way. They recognize their limits and take time to rest, relax and regroup after big undertakings.

Happy families…Affirm each family members’ unique contribution to the whole. They don’t scapegoat one family member or exclude anyone. While not everyone in a family has a dynamic personality or any extraordinary talents, each person is special in his or her own right. Happy family members show one another respect and consideration and seek to understand each other. They make family relationships a priority and enjoy their individual roles as mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, sisters, brothers, daughters and sons.

Quote of the Week

“Happiness is not ready made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama

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Communicate…Grow…Work Together

For Couples
You may want to try: Instead of asking your spouse “How was your day?”, say “Tell me about your day.” The first statement encourages a one-word answer such as “Fine” and the conversations will be over. The second statement shows genuine interest in what your spouse has to say and encourages communication, promoting feelings of being cared for and supported.

For Individuals
You may want to try: Identify a subject you’ve always wanted to learn more about and find a book or some articles you can read to gain additional knowledge about it. That may lead to a more formal learning goal. This process of self-improvement may help manage symptoms of depression, anxiety and even PTSD as it distracts from chronic negative thoughts and allows you to focus on a neutral topic of interest.

For Groups
You may want to try: Affirming one another on a routine basis. Of course you don’t want to “co-sign” bad behavior. You still want to hold each other accountable as you work on your common challenges. But it is never wrong to affirm the way someone feels. That will make you and your group-mates feel supported.

Quote of the Week

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” – Nelson Mandela

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