Dr. Margaret Paul » happiness

Goals: Guiding Your Course or Attached to Outcomes

Margaret — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:09:21 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul July 27, 2020

Do you say to yourself, “I will be happy when…”? Discover that you can be joyful right now, even before achieving your goal.

People are often confused when I suggest that they let go of attachment to goals. “Shouldn’t I have goals? Isn’t having goals . . . → Read More: Goals: Guiding Your Course or Attached to Outcomes

The Magic of Kindness

Margaret — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:03:04 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul July 06, 2020

Kindness is magical regarding your own happiness!

“Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.” Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, Author

Have you ever noticed that when you act kind, you feel kind? People often believe that they need to feel kind and compassionate before they . . . → Read More: The Magic of Kindness

Do You Fear Happiness?

Margaret — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 05:10:58 +0000

Do you fear feeling happy because of the pain that might follow?

I’m certain that if someone asked you if you want to be happy, you would say “Yes, of course!” Yet research indicates that many people have a fear of happiness. Anna North, in an article entitled “Beware of Joy”, states . . . → Read More: Do You Fear Happiness?

Where Kindness Comes From

Margaret — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:36:30 +0000

Do you allow your natural kindness to shine forth?

“Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness . . . → Read More: Where Kindness Comes From

Single? What Are Your False Beliefs About Relationships?

Margaret — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:45:05 +0000

If you are single, do you relate to any of these false beliefs about being in a relationship?

I have discovered that many of the single people I work with have a number of false beliefs about relationships. If you are single, do you identify with any of these beliefs?

People In Relationships Are . . . → Read More: Single? What Are Your False Beliefs About Relationships?

Does Controlling Others Make You Feel Happy?

Margaret — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 18:24:32 +0000

Are you aware of the feelings you cause yourself when you attempt to control others rather than love yourself?

“I have never been able to conceive how any rational being could propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.” – Thomas Jefferson

When your intent is to control others, are you . . . → Read More: Does Controlling Others Make You Feel Happy?

The Way to Happiness

Margaret — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:49:45 +0000

Are you ready to discover the way to happiness? Are you ready to discover what Epictetus knew over 2000 years ago?

“There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” ~Epictetus, AD 55-135

It’s hard for me to imagine that . . . → Read More: The Way to Happiness

Inspirational Video: Kindness

Margaret — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 22:17:52 +0000

Do you remember to make kindness your highest priority? Watching this 1 minute movie, “Kindness,” will remind you of the joy you can receive when choosing kindness.

Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is a best-selling author of 8 books, relationship expert, and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding® process – featured on Oprah, and recommended . . . → Read More: Inspirational Video: Kindness

Inspirational Video: Make A Difference

Margaret — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 12:45:47 +0000

Have you ever wondered how you can make a difference on the planet? Watching this 1 minute movie, “Make A Difference!,” will help you discover how you can make a difference to others each day.

Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is a best-selling author of 8 books, relationship expert, and co-creator of the powerful Inner . . . → Read More: Inspirational Video: Make A Difference

What Will Love Give You?

Margaret — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:27:55 +0000

What are your beliefs about what another’s love will give to you?

Did you grow up believing that if only someone REALLY loved you in the way you needed to be loved, then you would feel happy, safe, lovable and worthy?

Certainly being truly loved by parents goes a long way toward supporting children . . . → Read More: What Will Love Give You?