Tanya A. Jacobsen

Boost Your Happiness by Helping Others: 5 Ways to Use the Character Strength of Citizenship

This is the Strength of the Day series. The purpose is to give you ideas of how you can use each of the VIA 24 character strengths. Use this strength throughout the day at least 5 times. At the end of the day, think about how it felt. Do you already us... Read >

Build Your Confidence: Strategies to Increase Bravery

This is the Strength of the Day series. The purpose is to give you ideas of how you can use each of the VIA 24 character strengths. Use this strength throughout the day at least 5 times. At the end of the day, think about how it felt. Do you already us... Read >

Improve Relationships Through Fairness

Fairness: Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice; not letting personal feelings bias decisions about others; giving everyone a fair chance. ' How to Increase Your'Fairness:'5 Simple Tips ' -Don't Judge:' Take note of... Read >

Resilience and Persistence in the Face of Challenge: How to Weather Tough Times

I have always loved sports and competed in many including'swimming, gymnastics, track, and triathlons. My childhood'dream was to become an Olympic gymnast.'Although this was not'realistic,'there is'one sport where'competing in the Olympics is actually pos... Read >

Changing a Bad Mood Through Self-Awareness

It was just one of those bad days. Work was stressful and busy and I had no time to take a lunch break. By the time I got home, I was in a bad mood and defenses were on high. Immediately when my fianc' said something to me, I interpreted it as a personal ... Read >

Slow Down and Live Your Life - Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence

Slow Down and Live Your Life: Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence This day in age, it is common to spend your entire day going full speed from the time the alarm jolts you awake to the moment your head hits the pillow. Take a second to ask yourself:... Read >