In general, being likeable is more about being interested - rather than interesting. Indeed, a good way to convince someone that you are an awesome conversationalist is to simply shut up and let the other person talk. Karen Salmansohn awesomeconversationalistconvince share on social
Do activities you're passionate about - which make your heart and soul feel perky - including things like working out, cooking, painting, writing, yoga, hiking, walking, swimming, being in nature, being around art, or reading inspiring books. Karen Salmansohn activityartbook share on social
Altruism raises your mood because it raises your self-esteem, which increases happiness. Plus, giving to others gets you outside of yourself and distracts you from your problems. Karen Salmansohn altruismdistractesteem Change image and share on social
Have you recently been through a challenge, disappointment, break up or disloyalty with somebody in your life? If so, it's important after you've been hurt, to take some time to think like a lion tamer about your pain, so you can tame the possibility of more negativity coming back to bite you again! Karen Salmansohn backbitebreak share on social
I hate to wait. When I want something, I want it now. Karen Salmansohn hatewait Change image and share on social
Religious people are simply following major core practices of happy people. For example, one benefits from the guaranteed social support that can be found in a church, synagogue, or mosque. Karen Salmansohn benefitchurchcore Change image and share on social
If you feel sick and tired of how things are in your life, chances are it's because you're making yourself sick and tired - by engaging in too many energy leaking things. Karen Salmansohn chanceenergyengage Change image and share on social
Imagine feeling like every kiss goodbye to your loved ones each day might be your last kiss. Police officers and their families feel this way every single day. Karen Salmansohn dayfamilyfeel Change image and share on social
When you're warm and approachable, you don't have to go up and talk non-stop to someone in a social situation. You just have to be open to the conversations you're already having - and warm and receptive to the people you're meeting. Karen Salmansohn approachableconversationmeet share on social
I feared vulnerability more than my actual emotional pain itself! Karen Salmansohn actualemotionalfear Change image and share on social