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7 Tips for Living a Relaxed and Happy Life

We are all aware that we should exercise and have a healthy diet in order to lead a healthy and happy life. Though these are helpful things to do, more is required to reduce stress and feel relaxed. Check out these tips in order to realize the benefits of a happier, healthier, and more productive ...

Ratul Saha

A happy couple with their two young daughters all wearing exercise clothes are outside doing thumbs up for the camera.

3 Stories About Enlightenment

Enlightenment manifests in many different forms and in many different ways. 3 stories about enlightenment 1. Let it go There was an old blacksmith who made his living by selling iron pans, kitchen knives, and scissors. Whenever people passed by, they would see him lying on a bamboo chair with a radio in his hand ...

Nspirement Staff

Clouds over the mountains.

Tapping Into the Power of Gratitude

The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been promoted for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness in improving overall health. They suggest that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance in sports and business, a higher sense of well-being, and a faster rate of recovery from ...

Sheridan Genrich

Grateful young woman with her hands to her heart standing outdoors in an town square smiling up to the sky.

Japan’s 5 Longevity Secrets

Among the world’s developed countries, Japan has the highest life expectancy. What accounts for this known fact, you may ask. There are several reasons for the longevity of Japan’s citizens. These include one’s genetic inheritance, the overall improvement of living standards, engaging daily in healthy eating habits, and maintaining a realistic balance between work schedules ...

Emma Lu

Elderly Japanese man sitting outside in Kyoto and painting the architecture.

Coffee: The Essence of a Happy Life

The American writer Gertrude Stein (1874-1946) once said: “Coffee is a lot more than just a drink; it’s something happening. Not as in hip, but like an event, a place to be, but not like a location, but like somewhere within yourself. It gives you time, but not actual hours or minutes, but a chance ...

Laura Cozzolino

A cup of coffee on a plate.

Living by the Sea Could Make You Healthier and Happier

You may have thought about buying a house near the seashore so you could enjoy countless days of sunshine and fresh air. Living by the sea is a dream held by many. However, it is not only about the amazing sights and freedom from the chaos of city life, living by the sea brings you ...

Armin Auctor

Living by the sea – Four people sitting on a white balcony and watching the seascape of Santorini Island on a summer day.

Helping You Self-Reflect

Sometimes, you can be under too much pressure due to professional and personal responsibilities. In such situations, it is important that you pause for some time and carefully analyze the issues that trouble us. If you do not self-reflect, you will blindly keep moving ahead, increasingly pushing yourself into an unhappy, stressful, and frustrating life. ...

Tatiana Denning

A woman on rocks watching waves.

Life Issues: What Do You Do When You Hate Your Job?

Not everyone gets to work in a job they love. Most people will have no option but to get on with their existing job in order to earn a monthly salary. Some people hate their job so much that they are unable to do it to their full abilities and frequently underperform, thereby hurting their ...

Armin Auctor

I Hate My Job sign.