Helpful Tips to Being Around Critical People

At some point in our lives, we’re going to meet people who have the tendency to highlight the negative things in life. Depending on our tolerance gauge, it might be hard to listen to their criticisms and not take it to heart. But as challenging as they may be, we can never really blame them for making us feel (or not feel) a certain way. We’re responsible for our reactions and emotions – we have the power to let them affect us. Here are a few tips to remember when we’re with the critical thinkers of our lives:

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©2014 Susie Lee

Happiness vs. Unhappiness

Happiness is a choice. We can’t blame a person for our unhappiness but neither can we attribute our happiness based on someone. What’s going to determine our happiness is in the choices we make in our actions, decisions, and thinking – every single day. It doesn’t come from things, people, or experiences, sure, they can enhance and enrich our lives but to think they’ll bring us true lasting happiness is a golden fleece we’ll never attain. Happiness, peace, and joy are readily available to us at any given moment because it comes from deep within us. We have the ability to be happy despite our circumstances, the people around us, and yes, even in our dead end jobs. Happiness is a choice, everyday. Happiness is an attitude, for life.

©2014 Susie Lee

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The Science Behind a Happy Relationship

The purpose of my blog is exactly what the title suggests, Living Your Best. And a part of living our best is to be happy especially in relationships, whether they’re romantic or platonic. I know it’s never as easy as we’d like them to be but here’s a light-hearted way to make it happier. Although this simple chart is far from being exhaustive, hopefully they’ll be a few practical truths you can take to heart. Here’s to living your best, always.

©2014 Susie Lee
The Science to a Happy Relationship

Less vs. More

Every moment for every day…2014

Wisdom found in the most unlikely places.

Wisdom can often be found in the most unlikely places. Today I found it in Disney movies.Wise sayings from Disney.

Positive distractions can lighten up your day.

In the midst of plowing through your New Year’s resolutions, learn to embrace the positive distractions that might come along the way because in the busyness of life, it’s essential to laugh out loud and smile. Lightening up your mood can make all the difference in your day – so go ahead, stop taking yourself so seriously. And remember, everything’s going to be okay.

©2014 Susie Lee

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The ABC’s of genuine happiness

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ABC's of genuine happiness

Start being successful.

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12 things successful people do differenct

Be a rebel… a real good rebel.

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Be a rebel

Life is art, so make it beautiful.

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Life is art, so make it beautiful.