The Jim Donovan Blog

The 2 Ingredients of My Happiness

Feb 27, 2022

Let’s face it… We could all use a little happiness boost these days.

I have that for you today.

2020 through 2021 has been so disorienting and stressful that truly feeling happy can...

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A Simple Drum Changed Jack’s Life That Night

Nov 01, 2021

As 2020 winds down, many of us are starting to think about all of the potential 2021 holds.

A new year signifies a fresh start… a “reset” of sorts. And with that in mind,...

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How Learning to "Press Pause" Changed My Life

Oct 25, 2021

Even after years of teaching people how to manage stress, I’m not immune to feeling its effects from time to time.

I encounter times where I neglect to rest and recharge my internal...

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The Heart Healthy Benefits of Owning A Dog

Apr 02, 2021

My little buddy Merf—a silky terrier—is not only a source of daily joy, he even helped nurse me back to health during a surgery recovery a few years ago, never leaving my...

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Create More Happiness This Year Using Your "Happy Chemicals"

Feb 10, 2021

Let’s face it… We could all use a little happiness boost these days.

2020 has been so disorienting and stressful that truly feeling happy can feel downright impossible at times.

But I...

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A Mindset to Help You Navigate Your "New Normal"

Jan 15, 2021

They had just saved my life for the third time.

A calm, soothing voice was whispering into my ear.

But as I came to minutes later, no one else was in my hospital room except me.

Maybe it was all in...

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Why Laughter is Your Best Medicine – Dr. Colleen Cooke [Podcast]

Dec 15, 2020

We all know the phrase “laughter is the best medicine.” And according to Dr. Colleen Cooke, there’s scientific proof to back up this old adage.

Dr. Cooke is a Professor of...

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This Song Therapy Makes You Feel Better—Fast

Dec 05, 2020

Whether you need to de-stress, get motivated, or lift your mood, music has an almost magical ability to help you feel better.

The key is knowing how to use it therapeutically.

That’s why...

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How to Turn on Your Natural “Happiness Switch”

Dec 05, 2020

 

Take a moment to think about things that make you happy.

I’m sure the people in your life, pleasant experiences you’ve enjoyed, your achievements, and your passions come to...

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