Barrie Davenport

3 Habits You Must Give Up If You Want Sustained Happiness

By Barrie Davenport on March 14, 2013

You, my friend, were born with a birthright.

You were born with the birthright to be happy every single day.

Everything you need to be happy is given to you from the moment you make your first cry. And you still have those things to this very day.

You have your primary needs met — food,… Continue Reading…

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A Simple 3-Step Process To Finding Your Life Purpose Today

By Barrie Davenport on March 11, 2013

A Simple 3-Step Plan for Finding Your Life Purpose Today

“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” ~Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Note : This is a guest post by Robert D. Smith.

We are all created for a purpose that we exist to fulfill.

The problem is that most people either . …. Continue Reading…

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A Surefire Way To Increase Your Energy

By Barrie Davenport on March 4, 2013

“I’ve got more energy now than when I was younger because I know exactly what I want to do.” ~Ballet master George Balanchine

Have you ever noticed how everything in life slows down when you don’t have energy?

When you wake up tired or feel spent for some reason, it feels like you… Continue Reading…

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How To Break The Chronic Worry Cycle By Accepting Uncertainty

By Barrie Davenport on February 28, 2013

“Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives, and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist.” ~Edgar Watson Howe

It’s one thing to worry about traffic making you late for an important appointment.

Or about a heavy thunderstorm blowing down the big tree over your house.

Or about your teenager taking… Continue Reading…

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A Ridiculously Simple Way To Reduce Stress And Enjoy More Of Life

By Barrie Davenport on February 21, 2013

A Ridiculously Simple Way To Reduce Stress and Enjoy Life

“Asking for help does not mean that we are weak or incompetent. It usually indicates an advanced level of honesty and intelligence.” ~Anne Wilson Schaef, author

A couple of months ago, I made a decision that has dramatically reduced my level of stress.

I sought help.

I hired a helper who happens to be… Continue Reading…

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What You Should Do When People Push Your Buttons

By Barrie Davenport on February 21, 2013

It doesn’t matter how evolved, patient, or emotionally mature you may be.

People are going to push your buttons.

Some people in your life are master button-pushers. They know exactly what to say or do to transform you from a calm and happy person into a seething, mouth-frothing maniac.

Quite often the best button-pushers are the… Continue Reading…

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Rebounding: My Exercise Of Choice For 2013

By Barrie Davenport on February 13, 2013

I have a hard time finding an exercise routine I actually enjoy.

I love physical activity — walking, biking, hiking, dancing, etc. But a regular “exercise program” feels like work to me.

This summer I agreed to join my 21-year-old daughter in a workout program called “Insanity.” The name itself should tell you everything. I… Continue Reading…

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Are You Suffering? How To Find Meaning Through Life Difficulties

By Barrie Davenport on February 11, 2013

Are You Suffering? How To Find Meaning In Life Difficulties

This weekend I am visiting a friend who lives in Virginia, not far from Washington, D.C. On Saturday, we decided to go in to D.C. to tour the Holocaust Museum.

Needless to say, the experience was profound. For me, it was profoundly shocking and surreal. Walking through one of the cattle cars that transported… Continue Reading…