Posted by: joy.or.above | May 28, 2012
The Garbage Truck Story
“If our ruling mental state is upward bound –that is –aspiring, harmonious, and positive, all our forces will be directed into constructive channels; but if our state of mind is downward in tendency –that is –discordant and negative, then almost all our forces will be misdirected.”
You are me, and I am you.
Zafira Labadi
Comments and questions are welcome.
Where: At Coffee’N News Cafe,
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Posted in Attitude, Change, Discussions, Happiness, Happiness Habits, Life Skills, Relationships, Tips | Tags: Attitude, Awareness, Change, Habits, Happiness, life skills, relationships, Self-empowerment, The Law of the Garbage Trucks TM, Tips
Posted by: joy.or.above | May 4, 2012
Happiness at Work :)
Happiness at Work – Happy Labour Day!
“The biggest mistake people make in life is not trying
to make a living at doing what they most enjoy.”
~ Malcolm Forbes
Most countries celebrate Labour Day on 1st May, so I would like to write today about Happiness at Work.
Happiness at Work is important because it is one of the top 3 factors that contribute to our happiness or unhappiness. We spend at least half of our waking hours, or one-third of our life, working. Therefore, Happiness at Work should be one of our priorities in life.
Unfortunately, many people are unhappy with their jobs. One of the saddest things I have ever heard is that most people who get heart attack in the USA, they get it on Monday morning at 9 AM… Do you know why?! Because they hate their jobs!
My first advice to you is to always do what you love, and this is not necessarily what you are good at. Happiness at Work means having pleasure, engagement and a sense of meaning in what you do. It makes you feel good about yourself.
“To make a living is no longer enough.
Work has to make a life.”
~ Peter Drucker
If you don’t like your job right now, then the second best thing you can do is to change your attitude towards your work. Find at least one thing that you like about your job and do more of it. Then write in your notebook a list of all the things that you are grateful for in your work, and read it everyday, or whenever you feel unhappy or stressed.
Happiness is also good for business. Several researches suggest that Happiness at Work can actually improve revenue, staff retention, loyalty of customers and safety in the workplace. Happiness increases employees’ creativity, their ability to solve problems and helps to reduce stress.
To learn more about Happiness at Work, and how you can make a difference, please watch this brilliant video 
“Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy.
If you’re happy in what you’re doing,
you’ll like yourself, you’ll have inner peace.
And if you have that, along with physical health,
you will have had more success than you could
possibly have imagined.” ~ Rodan of Alexandria
Remember, the future belongs to the Happy People
I wish you a Happy Labour Day, Everyday!
Zafira Labadi
Happiness Coach
As always, comments and questions are welcome. If you would like to learn more Happiness Skills, or how you can increase your Happiness at Work, feel free to contact me to schedule a complimentary 30 minutes consultation.
By email: joy.or.above@gmail.com or
By phone: 00962-6-5683244 or 00962-7-77225590
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Upcoming Events!
World Laughter Day!
6 May 2012
World Laughter Day was created in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement.
World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year.
The celebration of World Laughter Day is intended to promote world peace and friendship through laughter.
Make sure to celebrate World Laughter Day with your family and friends by having good laughs, not only on World Laughter Day, but also everyday. Laughter is one of the healthiest things you can do. It turned out that laughter is really the best medicine
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Amman Happiness Club Monthly Meeting
If you live in Amman, you are welcome to join us in our Happiness Club monthly meeting, as we will celebrate World Laughter Day
When: Sunday, 6 May, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Where: At Have a Green Day Cafe,
#62 Rainbow Street, 1st Circle, Jabal Amman
For more information: please contact me either
By email: joy.or.above@gmail.com or
By phone: 06-5683244 or 07-77225590
Posted in Attitude, Change, Discussions, Happiness, Happiness Club, Health & Well-being, Inner Peace, Laughter, Life Skills, Peace, Science of Happiness (Positive Psychology), Success, Tips, Videos, Work | Tags: Attitude, Awareness, Change, Happiness and work, Happiness at Work, Happiness Club Meeting, Inner Peace, laughter, Make a living, success, Upcoming Events, World Laughter Day
Posted by: joy.or.above | April 22, 2012
God Bless Our HOME!
God Bless Our HOME – Happy Earth Day 2012!
Treat the Earth well.
It was not given to you by your parents,
It was loaned to you by your children.
We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors,
We borrow it from our Children.
~ Native American saying
In the spirit of Earth Day, I would like to invite you to take a few simple actions that will make you feel good about yourself, save you money, and at the same time benefit your health and the Earth. Remember, small changes can make a huge difference.
1. Buy only good quality stuff and avoid the cheap ones. This will save you money on the long run as they last longer. Cheap stuff don’t last long, which leads to wasting your money and natural resources and will add to the pollution. To understand the full scope of this issue, I invite you to watch the movie ”The Story of Stuff“, by Annie Leonard
2. Reduce your shower time and turn off the water. By reducing your shower time by just a few minute, you will conserve gallons of water per month, and you will save money, and more importantly, you will reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals, such as chloride and fluoride, which are added to water and your body absorbs through your skin. You can also save water by turning off the faucet while you brush your teeth, and when you shave! To understand the scope of the challenge we face regarding fresh water, I highly recommend that you watch the movie “FLOW: For Love Of Water”
3. Reduce your consumption of meat. As you will see in the movie Home, big farmers cut forests to raise cows in crowded farms; feed them with grains, which is not their natural diet, to produce more meat fast. This has several bad effects on the health of the cows, and therefore, on the people who consume the meet, as well as on the environment. Make sure that the meet you buy comes from a farm where the animals were fed their natural diet, had the freedom to move around, and were well-treated.
If the video below doesn’t work, you can watch it on YouTube at this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU&feature=mv_sr
The Forest lights up our life.
We are dependant on its bounty
for our health, happiness and progress.
Deprived of it, we suffer.
Deprived of it, we are in the dark.
Let us keep the light burning.
Let us keep our forest green – it is life itself, our life.
~ Ancient Indian metaphor
I wish you a Happy Green Earth Day, Everyday!
Zafira Labadi
Happiness Coach
helping people lead happier lives
Posted in Awareness, Change, Discussions, Earth, Films, Health & Well-being, Life, Money, Nature, Tips, Videos, Wisdom | Tags: Earth Day, FLOW: For Love Of Water the movie, Forest, Home The Movie, nature, The Story of Stuff movie, Tips
Posted by: joy.or.above | April 17, 2012
The ‘Magical Pill’
The ‘Magical Pill’!
“Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity.
The soul must see through these eyes alone,
and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded.”
~ Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Everybody wants a ‘magical pill’, especially when it comes to improving their Happiness and Health. Today, I have good news for you because there is such a ‘magical pill’ after all. It is very easy, free, has no side effects, and it will bring you lots of good benefits: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. What can be better than that?
This ‘magical pill’ is called walking. It is the best thing you can do for your health. You might be surprised to know how just a 30-minute walk per day at a brisk pace can be so beneficial for your body. It can keep you from gaining weight, reduce your risk of stroke and heart attack; improve your blood circulation and energy levels. It is better than tranquilizers and anti-depressant for relieving anxiety and stress and depression. It will clear your mind, boost your mood, and improve your body image too. You will be happier and healthier!
Spring is a great time to start walking, so schedule 20 to 30 minutes for your daily walk. If this is too long for you, start with 10 minutes, and then increase it gradually. You will feel its benefits immediately once you get started.
Many studies have shown the enormous benefits of walking. They are summarized beautifully in this video by Dr. Mike Evans. Enjoy
“Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise
will sooner or later have to find time for illness.”
~ Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton
To Your Happiness and Health!
Zafira Labadi
Happiness Coach
Helping people lead happier lives
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Thrive — The movie
If you haven’t watched the movie “Thrive: what on Earth will it take?” the first time I posted it a couple of months ago, you can still watch it here: the_movie – make sure to watch it before April 18 while it is still available free of charges.
the_movie?giftCode=KJHDF678S7
Enjoy!
Posted in Body, Discussions, Happiness, Happiness Habits, Health & Well-being, Mind, Siprit, Tips, Videos | Tags: Dr. Mike Evans, Exercise, Happiness Habits, Health, The ‘Magic Pill’, Thrive - the movie, Walking
Posted by: joy.or.above | March 29, 2012
What A Wonderful World!
What A Wonderful World!
I see trees of green, red roses too.
I see them bloom for me and you.
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white.
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night.
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky.
Are also on the faces of people going by.
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do.
They’re really saying I love you.
I hear babies cry, I watch them grow.
They’ll learn much more than I’ll never know.
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.
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Enjoy this beautiful video! What a wonderful world we live in.
Posted by: joy.or.above | March 22, 2012
‘Hungry For Change’ — the movie!
‘Hungry For Change’ — the movie!
A new great documentary entitled ‘Hungry For Change’ has just been released. It is about our health and the food we eat. It reveals very important information that the diet and food industry don’t want you to know about.
You can watch the entire film online without charge here: www.HungryForChange.tv/online-premiere
The film will be available online only until 31st March, so make sure to watch it and share it with your family and friends!
I just finished watching it, it is a must see by anyone who cares about their health and Life.
To Your Happiness and Health
Zafira Labadi,
Happiness Coach
Helping people lead happier lives
Posted in Awareness, Beauty, Body, Change, Discussions, Films, Happiness, Health & Well-being, Laughter, Life Skills, Love, Mind, Personal Power, Self-Worth, Siprit, Thoughts, Tips | Tags: 'Hungry For Change', Beauty Tips, Change, Diet, Happiness, Health, Healthy Habits, inspiring films, Natural Food
Posted by: joy.or.above | March 21, 2012
Happy Spring and Mother’s Day!
Happy Spring and Mother’s Day!
“Our task must be to free ourselves… by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty. ~ Albert Einstein
Today is the first day of spring, which is an occasion to celebrate Life. If you can, take a few minutes to walk in Nature or just set quietly in your garden or terrace or near a window to meditate and to enjoy and appreciate the wonders of Nature. This will do your Body, Mind, and Spirit a lot of good.
“He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe,
is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” ~ Albert Einstein
Many countries celebrate Mother’s Day on March 21, so I wish all the Mothers out there, a very Happy Mother’s Day ! I do hope that you will celebrate this day with your Mother and/or the women in your life.
In the meantime, please enjoy this amazing short video: The beauty of pollination by Louie Schwartzberg.
Have a wonderful day!
Zafira Labadi
Happiness Coach
Helping people lead happier lives
Posted in Beauty, Body, Compassion, Discussions, Gratitude, Joy, Life, Mind, Nature, Siprit, Videos, Women | Tags: Albert Einstein, Beauty, Body, compassion, Louie Schwartzberg, Mind, Mother’s Day, nature, pollination, Spirit, spring
Posted by: joy.or.above | March 16, 2012
The Power of Gratitude!
The Power of Gratitude!
“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was,
Thank you, that would suffice.” ~ Meister Eckhart
We have a tendency to focus on what is missing, or what went wrong, in our life. It is a survival mechanism that we have inherited from our ancestors. It is also a poverty mentality.
When you catch yourself thinking or complaining about what is wrong or missing, immediately shift your focus to being grateful for what you already have. Each of us has so much to be grateful for. Think of all the things that you take for granted such as the food, electricity, clean water, hot showers, and your access to the internet. Millions, and even billions, of people in the world don’t have such privileges.
“I once was distraught because I had no shoes,
until I met a man who had no feet.” ~ Unknown
When you are grateful for what you already have, you will have more things to be grateful for. Gratitude is one of the fastest ways to shift your energy from lack to abundance.
“Many people who order their lives rightly in all other ways are kept in poverty by their lack of gratitude.” ~ Wallace Wattles
Make it a habit to set daily for at least 3 minutes to write down the things you are grateful for, and see how your life will shift.
Let us also send our heartfelt blessings to all those who are less fortunate than us, and also to all those who are more fortunate than us. Envy and jealousy are equally harmful to your happiness, health and overall well-being.
If you would like to share your experiences with practicing gratitude, or if you have questions, or would like to learn more about how to shift your mindset from lack to prosperity, feel free to send me an email to joy.or.above@gmail.com
In the meantime, enjoy this wonderful short film entitled “Gratitude” by filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg.
May You Be Blessed, always.
Zafira Labadi
Happiness Coach
Helping people lead happier lives
Posted in Attitude, Discussions, Films, Gratitude, Happiness, Happiness Habits, Life Skills, Prosperity, Tips, Videos | Tags: Abundance, Attitude, Gratitude, Happiness Habits, life skills, Louie Schwartzberg, Meister Eckhart, prayer, Prosperity, Thanks, Wallace Wattles
Posted by: joy.or.above | March 8, 2012
Happy International Women’s Day!
Happy International Women’s Day!
8 March is International Women’s Day (IWD) – it is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women.
The first IWD was celebrated in 1911.
On this occasion, I wish all women a very Happy International Women’s Day!
Posted in Discussions, Events, Women | Tags: International Women’s Day!, Women
Posted by: joy.or.above | March 2, 2012
The Cracked Pot Story
The Cracked Pot Story
This is an old Chinese story about an elderly woman who had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole, which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water.
At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For two full years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water.
Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.
After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream. “I am ashamed of myself because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house.”
The old woman smiled and said, “Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot’s side? That’s because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path and everyday while we walk back, you water them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house.”
Each one of us has unique flaws and imperfections. It is only by accepting these cracks and flaws that we each have, will we be able to move forward in life. And this what makes our lives very interesting and rewarding.
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Do You Know Your Core Values?
It is equally important to know your unique Core Values and Strengths – what is best about you as an individual, and not those values that are influenced by family and society.
If you would like to discover your Core Values and Strengths, I recommend that you take the VIA test at this website http://viame.org/survey/Account/Register
The test is free and will give you, in order of importance, your Core Values according to your answers. This is very powerful knowledge that you can use to reach your full potential in all areas of your life.
“It’s imperative that you know what your key values are,
because they set the standards for how you will do business.”
~ Marilyn Strong
If you would like to take it one step further to learn how to integrate these Values into your life, and further more, cultivate the Universal Values that will increase and sustain your happiness, I recommended that you work with a Happiness Coach.
If you would like to learn more, or if you have any questions or comments, please send me an email to joy.or.above@gmail.com
To Your Happiness,
Zafira Labadi
Happiness Coach
Posted in Attitude, Awareness, Discussions, Happiness, Life Skills, Love, Personal Power, Self-Worth, Values, Wisdom | Tags: Attitude, Chinese Wisdom, cracked pot story, flaws, Happiness, imperfection, Love, perfection, Self-Acceptance, strengths, Values
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