Category Archives: happiness

Why Not Choose Happiness?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by tracitalks

I recently attended an all-day conference on happiness entitled ‘The Habits of Happy People’. It was sponsored by the Institute for Brain Potential and the speaker was Dennis Marikis, Ph.D. The beauty of the social work profession is that you … Continue reading →

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Recently I am reminded of the crazy forces outside of us which influence our path.  It struck me just this week that I am not entirely in control of my destiny.   Okay, well I already knew this fact.  I just … Continue reading →

Posted on December 22, 2013 by tracitalks | Leave a comment

“Rome wasn’t built yesterday”, “You have an eight track mind”, and other popular sayings.

Posted on October 9, 2013 by tracitalks

For as long as I can remember, my beautiful, intelligent and always optimistic mother has had an adage at hand to cheer and guide me through life.  The problem is that they seldom come out right and often require some … Continue reading →

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The Job of Having Fun

Posted on October 1, 2013 by tracitalks

I noticed last month I was trying to schedule ‘fun’ into my calendar.  If that’s not pathetic enough, it would amuse you to know I was failing miserably.  I’ve come to the realize that my serious side dominates me.  I … Continue reading →

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