In the spirit of mindfulness, it’s important to pay close attention to every aspect of our daily lives and to express our appreciation to the people who serve us in myriad ways throughout the year.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiNovember 22, 2023gifts, season, gratitude, professionals, thanks, mindfulness, spiritual, therapists, teachers, mentors Comment

Using the Right Tool for the Job

When it comes to our interactions with others, much as we’d rather believe our frustrations are all their fault, there’s a lot of work to do on our side as well. We sometimes forget to use the emotional tools we already have at our disposal.

Gratitude Provides a Path to Happiness

Our brains are wired to notice negative events. We can compensate for that tendency by looking for and noticing all there is to be grateful for in our lives.

For the Love of Family

Family members who remember us as babies and toddlers are often our best cheerleaders. Family reunions give us an opportunity to embrace and celebrate each other.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiJuly 28, 2021love, family, reunions, family culture, restraint, respect, faith, childhood, memories, reminiscing, gratitude, hugs, friends, cheerleaders Comments

Delight in Moments of Joy

There are many opportunities for moments of pleasure throughout our day, if only we take note of them. Doing so can increase our overall level of happiness.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiMay 5, 2021joy, bliss, delight, positive affirmations, happiness, pleasure, enjoyment, paying attention, gratitude, Greater Good Science Center, positive psychology, well-being, simple pleasures, units of momentary happinessComment

To Improve your Relationships, try Focusing on the Little Things

By taking note and writing down the daily kindnesses our partners show us, we can diminish our irritation and increase our positive feelings towards them.

To Reveal, or not to Reveal

The decision about whether to confide in someone requires courage. But if you choose to open up to a trusted friend, it can deepen your connection, and lead to increased intimacy.

How to Handle Unwanted Advice

If we respond to unwanted advice with a brief “thank you,” acknowledging the well-meaning gift that’s been offered to us, it can create an opening for us to consider another point of view.

You're Stronger Than you Know

You can learn to increase your level of “psychological resilience,” or the ability to mentally and emotionally cope with a crisis, at any age. Now is a good time to start.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiApril 8, 2020inner strength, resilience, hope, connection, humor, faith, Elizabeth Gilbert, imagination, fear, conquering fear, anxiety, gratitude, stress, managing stress, present moment, do-overs Comments

We Can Get Through This Together

These are not easy times, but human beings are incredibly resilient. There are many ways to cope with our current predicament, including embracing humor, gratitude, and virtual gatherings.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiMarch 18, 2020Elaine Klonicki, the authentic lane, stress, anxiety, coping, survival tips, humor, obsessions, connecting, gratitude, fear, disappointments, strugglesComment

From the Experts: 5 Ways to Beat Depression

Reading often gives us a new perspective of a situation, which is just what we need to turn our dispositions around.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiJanuary 22, 2020depression, Richard O'Connor, Albert Ellis, Hal and Sidra Stone, inner critic, self-talk, negativity, gratitude, eckhart tolle Comments

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