I think most of us, at some point in our lives, have had moments when we felt almost infinitely powerful, peaceful, directed, or some other uplifting feeling.  We got what we wanted effortlessly, our work seemed to do itself, and our self-doubt melted away.
These moments are wonderful, and they can also be a source of [...]

(This piece is an “unofficial sequel” to my last post, “Why I Don’t Force Myself To Be Happy.”)
Do you feel like you’re only creative in certain moments?  I’ve worked with several people who said they only produce decent work at specific times of day, or when they’re in particular moods.  The rest of the time, [...]

Like many people, finding happiness used to be my goal in life, and as an avid consumer of personal development products I learned a lot of techniques for getting there.  You’ve probably heard many of these:  think positive thoughts, force yourself to smile, take a warm bath, and so on.
For a while, I diligently used [...]

I have a friend who, until lately, always seemed upset about something.  If he wasn’t complaining about how someone in his personal life frustrated or let him down, he’d be angry about some current event in the world.  If someone asked why he was so upset, he’d usually insist that any reasonable person would be [...]

Personality tests are becoming increasingly popular among people starting out in their careers and those seeking career transitions.  These tests are intended to gather information about the taker’s desires, fears, values and skills and recommend careers best suited for people with those traits.  If we pick a career that other people with our personality type [...]