One of the most profound questions we can answer is, “what does happiness mean?” There is no one right answer to this question. Contemplating what happiness means to you is the first step in being able to be truly and sustainably happy. The second step is making happiness a definite goal, with actions to take…

As we approach hanami season in Japan, now is the best time to start celebrating yourself. In life we can get so caught up in doing what we need to survive that we can forget do to what we need to thrive. Struggling instead of striving can impact every aspect of our lives. Whether we…

The first step in overcoming depression is recognizing that you are depressed. Some of the signs and symptoms of depression are insomnia, irritability, fatigue, decreased interest, a sense of hopelessness and despair. Depression can last a few weeks or several years. Depression can come and go and strike out of the blue, with no clear…