Beth Banning & Neill Gibson 's Articles in Happiness

  • 3 Steps on How to Relieve Stress
    Do the things you worry about keep you up at night? Do you often feel nervous and uncomfortable? If so, this burden of stress is most likely making your life miserable. Do you want to break free from stress, stop worrying and start being happy? You can end this cycle now by identifying and dealing with the underlying causes of stress.
  • A New Perspective on Conflict And Confrontation
    Do you go out of your way to avoid conflicts and face-to-face confrontation? Would you like to create a more respectful space in these critical situations? If so, read on and you'll discover more than just a new conflict management skills. Here you'll find the confidence to stand your ground and resolve even the most difficult situations so you can finally start experiencing the joy of creating solutions that satisfy everyone involved.
  • Anger, How To Use It To Create More Happiness in Your Life
    In the heat of anger, do you ever open your mouth and say things that you later regret? Do you often feel confused about how you got so angry in the first place, and need to apologize for what you've said? If so... you're not alone. In this article we answer the questions: "Why do I get so angry?" and "How do I learn to stop and think before I speak?" Read on to discover three steps for living a happier and more regret-free life.
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid in Mastering the Law of Attraction
    Did you love the movie "The Secret" and have been trying to practice what you learned? Are you experiencing any frustration or confusion about how to effectively manifest your dreams? If so, the tips in this article will help you to make the secret behind the law of attraction less of a secret.
  • Create a Magical Relationship with Yourself First
    Are you unhappy with any of your current relationships? If so, you may find it easy to blame the problems on the other person. Do you find yourself saying things like: "No one values my opinion," "We never do what I want," "My partner doesn't spend enough time with me," "If only he/she would change, things would be so much better."
  • Creating Peace and Happiness with Others, from the Inside Out
    Could you do with some peace and quiet? Are noisy neighbors keeping you awake at night or do overly chatty co-workers refuse to leave you alone? If your struggle to find a little tranquility is affecting your happiness, it's time to take action.

    In this article we explore how to deal with difficult neighbors and the techniques you need to find peace and get along with anyone in this noisy and crowded world.
  • Do You Want to Be Right or Do You Want More Marriage Intimacy?
    How often do you play the "I'm Right, You're Wrong Game" in your marriage? Does it leave you feeling tense and angry? Do you end up confused about how you'll ever get back the marriage intimacy you once had? Read on and discover the three steps that will immediately help you experience less stress and greater happiness in your marriage.
  • Getting Over a Divorce: Follow This Divorce Recovery Plan
    Does your whole life seem to be up in the air—even familiar things don't seem the same? Are you confused about what to do now, where to go from here or how to heal a broken heart? Whether or not you instigated the divorce, it may seem as though a tornado has whirled its way through your life, leaving wreckage everywhere. Surviving your divorce and re-creating your life into one that's fun, peaceful, and full of joy may take some time, but it is completely doable. Read on to discover five tips fo
  • Good Negotiation Skills Are Not Just For Business Anymore
    Would you like a deeper level of intimacy in your relationship or more time with your family? Do you want a raise at work, or even a better job? Is it your dream to start a new business? All these things are possible when you learn the six steps to effective negotiation.
  • Got Hurt Feelings? How to Deal with them Effectively in a Relationship
    Do you sometimes feel hurt by the things the people you care about say? Do you find yourself thinking, "What did I do to deserve being talked to that way?" In any relationship, problems can be amplified by the stressful resentment people feel when their feelings have been hurt. This article reveals practical advice for moving from hurt feelings and relationship tension, back to creating the relationships you truly want to have.
  • Handling Angry or difficult People?
    Do you end up feeling exhausted after dealing with angry or difficult people? If so, how often do you become angry yourself at the end of these interactions? When this happens it's because you're probably missing the upside of anger--how you can effectively use their anger to help you to create the life you truly want. We know this sounds a little far fetched but keep reading and you'll discover the secrets for getting to the heart of anger and a simple process for staying peaceful in the eye of
  • Happiness Now! How to Create Authentic Happiness
    End your "pursuit of happiness" by discovering the art of "having happiness now." Has it ever seemed to you that: relationships are free but happiness is sold separately? Learn why authentic happiness is a choice you can start making today, and discover how to start finding the happiness you're looking for just one step away.
  • How to Create Better Relationships and a Happier Life - A 10 Step Plan
    Whether or not we realize it, our relationships dictate the amount of happiness and satisfaction we achieve in life. Now, we're not just talking about romantic relationships, but, rather, all of the relationships we have in our lives.
  • How to Plan a Family Reunion
    Seems there's always another holiday gathering or family reunion right around the corner. But do you ever leave wondering why you went? Are some of your in-laws and extended family members a little hard to deal with? It can be different. How would you like to walk in feeling excited about being there, knowing that you'll leave happy about your whole experience? It's your choice. Discover five tips that will show you how to plan your next family reunion experience just like you've always wanted.
  • Improve the Intimacy in Your Relationships by Creating Genuine Cooperation
    Have you ever taken the blame game relationship quiz? Ever give this test to someone else? It never seems like much fun for anyone, does it? How would you like stop playing "Who's Right, Who's Wrong" game, once and for all? If so, here you'll find five practical steps for creating those magical relationships of co-creation and abundance you've always wanted. Discover relationship advice that opens the door to mutual respect, enhanced intimacy and cooperation in all your important relationships.
  • Learn to Manifest Your Desires - From a Dog's Eye View
    Ask and it is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, is a book about the teachings of Abraham. We love this book in particular, and in general just love any information that allows us to live a happier, more fulfilling life. If you pay attention you can learn profound life lessons almost everywhere. This article is about life lessons we have learned from our dog.
  • Leave Your Relationship Issues in the Past - Make Sure Everyone Wins
    Do you have relationship issues that you want to work out? Would you like to get along better with the people in your life? In the personal growth and self-help fields, there's a lot of talk about core values. Most of the teachers and coaches will tell you to identify your personal values in order to find direction and purpose for your life.
  • New Age Anger Management
    What's missing in most "anger management," and "anger control," techniques?" Well, they miss the upside of anger: how to use your anger to create the life you truly want. No, is not about becoming that "angry man" or "angry woman" who scares people into submission. Here you'll find something much more enjoyable: the secrets for getting to the heart of anger and a simple process for using your anger to create a truly satisfying life.
  • No More Regrets - Advanced Anger Management Technique
    Do you ever open your mouth and say things that you later regret? How about what you say in the heat of anger? Do you often find yourself saying "I'm sorry" for what you've said? If so... you're not alone. In this article we answer the question: "How do I learn to stop and think before I speak?" Read on to discover three steps for living a life with no regrets.
  • Reduce Stress by Getting Rid of Your Pet Peeves
    Stress relief is a primary concern for most modern-day adults. Even doctors will tell you that finding happiness and letting go of tension is a key ingredient when building a healthy lifestyle. What most people don't realize is that happiness is a choice. You can actively reduce the stress in your life by learning to recognize and discard unhealthy patterns of thought. Wouldn't you like to stop complaining and start creating happiness in all aspects of your life?
  • Relationship Advice - How To Keep The YOU While Creating The WE
    Have you ever been in a relationship with a person you thought was your ideal partner and then, seemingly out of nowhere, your relationship crashed and burned? If you're like most people, you want to have a healthy, happy relationship with that ideal partner. Once you find that relationship, the first thing you'll want to do is learn how to maintain it. One of the biggest mistakes people tend to make is that they believe the myth that when two people enter into a relationship they become one. Th
  • Relieve Your Stress by Opening the Door to Your Inner Guidance
    Big or little, voiced or silent, major upsets or minor irritations… Have you ever noticed how much time and mental energy you spend complaining? Or how tense and uncomfortable it leaves you feeling? Complain long enough and you can end up feeling cynical and resigned to the fact that things will never change.
  • Resentment is The Relationship Killer - How To Stop Blaming And Start Loving Again
    Does it ever seem as though your loved ones make unreasonable demands? Is the pressure to keep them happy starting to get you down? If this sounds familiar, we are here to help.
    In this article we explain how you can learn the art of love and respect, and why discovering your core values will help you succeed at happy and healthy relationship with those around you. Read on to discover the three steps you need to rid yourself of resentment so you can find happiness in your relationships again.
  • Step by Step Guide on How to Share Parenting Responsibilities with an Ex
    Are you tired of playing joint-custody tug-of-war with your Ex? Would you rather be paying for your kid's needs than paying your custody attorney? Discover the How-Tos of mutual respect with your Ex and co-operation in your shared parenting plans. Find advice that's miles apart from the usual divorced-parent information found in any ordinary shared-custody parenting class. These 5 Steps to Successful Co-parenting give you, your Ex, and your children the support you need most.
  • The Cause of Low Self Esteem and What to Do about It
    What is the connection between the importance of self-esteem and transforming the "not good enough" thoughts we have about ourselves? Building self-esteem for women and men, and improving children's self-esteem, has been an important topic of research for a long time now. In this article you will discover that self-esteem is actually a by-product of self-confidence, rather than a goal in itself. Read on to learn valuable steps for regaining your natural self-confidence.
  • The Gift that Brings Marriage Intimacy Back into Your relationship
    Are you noticing a lack of intimacy in your marriage? Are you looking for ways to bring back the old connection and closeness you once had? If so, why not try giving your significant other a gift. While gifts are fun to give and receive, most people experience that they don't have much power to change the inner dynamics of a relationship. Read on to discover a truly remarkable gift that, if given, can start to improve your marriage intimacy immediately.
  • The Key to Creating an Uplifting Employee Evaluation
    Is inflicting annual performance evaluations on your employees or direct reports part of your job description? Would you like to wake-up from this recurring workforce management nightmare? Read on to discover the secret to giving performance reviews your employees will love to get. You'll learn that it takes more than simply pumping more PRAISE into the appraisal. Here you'll discover the basics for building a foundation of corporation and mutual support.
  • The Secrets to Avoidong Confrontation
    Do you avoid face-to-face conflicts and confrontation? Would you love to create more cooperation and respect in these crucial situations? Read on to discover more than simple conflict management skills. The authors reveal secrets that can replace your stress and tension with connection and support. Here you'll find the confidence to move beyond the work of "interpersonal conflict resolution" so you can finally start experiencing the joy of creating solutions that satisfy everyone involved.
  • The True Meaning of Love And Respect
    Are there some relationships in your life that just take more work to maintain than you're enjoying? Do you find yourself wanting to be compassionate and be able to listen in a caring way but it's just not supporting you and the kind of life you want to have? We agree that nurturing love and respect is an all-important task in creating healthy family relationships or any relationships for that matter. But what happens when one party isn’t cooperating?
  • Three Step Plan to Relieve Your Stress
    Do you find yourself playing the "what if"—"if only"—"I should" game? Does this game leave you feeling tense and nervous or confused about how to get what you want, feel happier and have greater peace of mind? Read on and discover a three-step plan to reduce your stress and be happier now.
  • Three Steps to Achieving Happiness
    Do you hear the phrases "self-love" or "loving yourself" and wonder what that really means or how to go about doing it? Are there things about yourself that you're not sure you even like, never mind think that you could love? No matter where you are in your life, or what you may think about yourself, read on to find self love techniques that will bring more happiness and satisfaction to your life.
  • Time Management Skills for a Balanced Life
    In trying to keep up with this world's increasingly fast pace, it's easy to lose sight of what's important. Perhaps you live day-to-day, task-to-task without the balance in your life that keeps what's most important to you in the forefront. How do you live your life productively and also maintain the delicate "yin and yang" between what has to be done and what's fun for you to do? Do you want the kind of time management skills that might actually change your life forever?
  • Want to Control Your Anger? Do What Dalai Lama Does
    Do you ever wish more people would take those anger management and anger control classes? Do you get tired of dealing with angry people, or end up being angry yourself when you do? You may be missing the upside of anger: how you can use their anger to help you to create the life you truly want. Keep reading and you'll find the secrets for getting to the heart of anger and a simple process for staying peaceful in the eye of other people's storms.
  • Your Guide to Successful Anger Management
    Do you ever feel guilty or confused when you get angry? Do you look for reasons that justify your anger? Anger is not the problem. And guess what, neither are you. You heard right. Anger is not the problem. The problem is not being able to identify what it is that makes you angry so you can do something about it. Read on to discover how you can get the heart of anger so you can use your anger to help create the life you really want.
  • Your Key to the Pursuit of Happiness
    Stop your "pursuit of happiness" by discovering the art of "being happy now." Does it ever seem to you that: relationships might be free but happiness is not necessarily included? Learn why true happiness is a choice you can begin making today, and find out how to find the happiness you've been looking for-- it's just one small step away.