DrRKG on site at the Women’s Conference in Long Beach, California 2010.  Here are highlights with Maria Shriver at the helm of her final Women’s Conference in Long Beach, California. A dazzling event for over 30,000 women and a few men too!

This video describes some of the essential characteristics of the happiest women.

Some of the activities of the happiest women include:

The happiest women surround themselves with loving family and friends. In general they spend the least amount of time alone.

They do not measure themselves by other people’s standards.

The happiest women get immersed on a regular basis in flow activities. Flow activities are projects or interests that occupy the mind in such a deep way that we lose track of time.

Painting, writing, yoga, dancing, working, gardening or just being with friends are all great examples of flow activities. It is best when these activities are integrated into one’s daily routine.

Happy women pursue personal growth and intimate connections throughout their lives.

The happiest women also know or learn how to forgive readily.

What are one or two things you can do to add to your happiness factor?

I have found in my work as a psychologist that to bring more joy into your life, you need to foster you relationships by connecting regularly with friends and family members.

Choose to be with people who lift your spirits and are not the ones who bring you down.

It may require some time and energy on your part to initiate a new relationship or strengthen an existing one. Either way you are guaranteed to feel happier by being proactive.

Eleanor Roosevelt said: Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.

Happiness is a result of living a life filled with loving relationships and flow activities.

The best part is that you are having fun while boosting your sense of connection and well-being.

Thanks for joining me.

With love and inspiration,

Dr.RKG

Please share your comments about what brings joy and happiness into your life.

Throughout our lives we are faced with challenges, transitions and losses. How can you find the strength and grace to let go of what is lost? It is about thriving…not just surviving.

I’m Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger. For the past thirty years I have worked as a psychologist and life coach with women facing struggles and losses. I have often observed that women experience an overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation when they are dealing with such issues.

DrRKG.com is dedicated to inspiring women to find balance in life and learn strategies to achieve happiness. One of the key strategies for finding balance and happiness is developing the capacity t be resilient.

Resilience means moving forward and flourishing in the face of adversity. And going on to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.

Learn to tolerate difficult emotions. Self–regulate, self–soothe, self–nurture. Develop insight and mindfulness. Train your brain to be more flexible and hopeful. Learn to integrate affirmations into your everyday life.

Empowerment. Authenticity. Use this empowerment to build healthy and fulfilling relationships that sustain you and help you to feel enriched and connected.

Develop hope and optimism as you navigate through life so that you can reach your goals, your dreams, your full potential.

Together we will develop greater balance in our live and more successful strategies for happiness.

Thanks for stopping by.

Randy Kamen Gredinger, Ed.D.

Women’s Workshop on Creating Greater Resilience, Relationships and Happiness

This video is about creating healthy relationships the ability to successfully manage family and work responsibilities. The ultimate key lies in our capacity to self regulate and build healthy friendships and support systems. The women involved in this seminar are from Wayland, Massachusetts.