Tag Archives: joy

Happiness, Part 2

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Gretchen Derda (Woosley), MSW, LCSW

Last post I mentioned that we all have an individual natural set point for happiness. That set point, determined by our genes, determines about 50% of our happiness levels. Our circumstances account for only about another 10%. (People generally overestimate … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Gretchen Derda (Woosley), MSW, LCSW

Have you noticed all the recent hype about happiness? Books, magazine articles, film documentaries, everyone seems very intent on getting happy. I see it in my practice more than ever. Parents want “happy” kids. Spouses want “happy” marriages. I believe … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Priorities

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Gretchen Derda (Woosley), MSW, LCSW

Many of us are rushing through life feeling frustrated.  We’re frustrated because we aren’t doing the things that mean the most to us. Or we’re not doing enough of the things that bring us joy and we’re doing too much … Continue reading →

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