For the final project in my advanced language arts class this year, we had to create a new model for a person to reach self-actualization. We had to argue why it was better than Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and explain the new steps of the model. The model my group created shows how a person… Continue reading Rising to Fulfillment
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Across the Universe: Book Review
Across the Universe by Beth Revis is a sci-fi, young adult novel that was originally published on November 29, 2011 by Penguin Group. It is the first book of the Across the Universe trilogy. Amy is a cryogenically frozen passenger aboard the spaceship Godspeed. She has left her boyfriend, friends–and planet–behind to join her parents… Continue reading Across the Universe: Book Review
The Djoker
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen like #1 men’s singles tennis player, Novak Djokovic. Djokovic is a person that has reached his full potential because he loves and dedicates his life to tennis, works to become a better person and athlete daily, believes that his… Continue reading The Djoker
Zest is the Best
This is the last trait for the 8 Ways to a Happier You series, zest. After this, I hope that you will be able to apply this trait as well as the seven previous character traits to become a happier person and make a difference in the lives of those around you. Here’s zest. Zest is… Continue reading Zest is the Best
Grateful for Gratefulness
Gratefulness is the trait of being able to recognize the good in others, yourself, and the world around you, appreciate the goodness, embrace it, and then give back your thanks in whatever way you can whether it be community service, your job, a talent, sports, or academically. There’s being thankful and there’s also being grateful.… Continue reading Grateful for Gratefulness
Social Intelligence is Sweet
I feel like the titles for the 8 Ways to a Happier You series have been pretty cheesy, but that’s alright. I need something to sound creative. 🙂 We’re moving onto the sixth trait this week which is social intelligence. Here we go. Social intelligence is one’s ability to read between the lines and pick up on… Continue reading Social Intelligence is Sweet
Gotta Love Love
Happy Easter! Love is around us all day, with friends, family, pets, jobs, and the activities we do on a daily basis. Love is the fifth trait of 8 Ways to a Happier You and it can be a difficult trait to understand and master. By getting to know what the trait it, why it matters,… Continue reading Gotta Love Love
How to Stay Warm After Tennis Matches
High school girls’ tennis season is in full swing here in Colorado! This week we had our first two matches, and thank goodness we didn’t get any snow! However, we did get to enjoy (notice the sarcasm) the freezing cold temperatures, wind, and even rain. It can be extremely difficult to get warm after your… Continue reading How to Stay Warm After Tennis Matches
Always Have Optimism
We’re already halfway through 8 Ways to a Happier You. This week’s trait is optimism. Here it goes. Optimism is hopefulness and confidence about the future and coming success. It’s a person ability to see the glass as half full as opposed to half empty. In a negative situation, optimistic people are able to find… Continue reading Always Have Optimism
Top Ten Disney Songs
Before starting this blog, I’d just like to say happy birthday to my mom. It was her birthday yesterday, and I love her very much. Happy Birthday Mom! Now on with this week’s post. Disney has a pretty good reputation with making good soundtracks for their movies. Each Disney song is unique, catchy, and wonderful… Continue reading Top Ten Disney Songs