Today though, as this 30 Day Happiness Challenge is coming to a close, I thought it would be a good idea to take stock and see if intentionally focusing on being happier is making a difference.
Continue reading →Today, as this 30 Day Happiness Challenge is coming to a close, I thought it would be a good idea to take stock and see if intentionally focusing on being happier is making a difference.
Continue reading →What I have learned over the years is that giving makes me happier. It isn’t just about physical gifts. Anytime I can give something, be it a moment of time, a kind word, sound advice, a 30 Day Happiness Challenge , or a hug, it makes me feel good to give back. You might also notice that giving increases your own happiness.
Continue reading →When you’re having a rough day, cheering yourself up may be as simple as finding a happy person.
Continue reading →You and I lead busy lives and have all sorts of obligations as parents, professionals, and friends. It’s easy to lose yourself in everything that has to be done in any given week. While it’s great to give and spend lots of time with loved ones, there is a time and place when you should slow down and get a little selfish.
Continue reading →However, like all habits, it’s all well and fine to resolve to feel more gratitude and become happier. Putting it into action might be a little easier said than done. Thankfully (yes, pun intended!), I can recommend a simple little tool that will help you stay on track – a gratitude journal. A gratitude journal is a wonderful thing and something that can have a surprisingly big positive impact on your life. Best of all, you don’t need anything fancy. Grab a notebook and a pen, or if you prefer, boot up your computer and open up a document using the program of your choice.
Continue reading →Continuing the theme from yesterday, what if you didn’t acquire things that need to be thrown or given away in the first place? We live in a material society where our main goal seems to be to acquire more stuff. We buy bigger cars, bigger houses, and of course, lots and lots of stuff to fill these houses. The subconscious drive is to buy happiness by buying more stuff. We’ve been living this way in the western world for quite some time. But are we really happier with all those material possessions?
Continue reading →While it would be nice to be on vacation 24/7, in your day-to-day life, you can reduce the clutter in your life and simplify things. Simplifying allows you to focus on what’s important and what makes you happy. Here are some simple little ideas to help you start decluttering.
Continue reading →When you focus on the past or the future obsessively, you get stressed. And stress is such a buzz kill! Nothing will bring you down quicker than feeling stressed out. It keeps you from sleeping well, staying productive, and getting in a good mood. You can pretty safely conclude that reducing stress increases happiness. One of the best ways to bring your stress levels down and increase your joy is to mediate.
Continue reading →One of the solutions to living a happier and more content life is to learn to live in the moment. You don’t want to miss out on all the amazing little things life has in store for you because you are too busy worrying and agonizing about things that are outside of your control. The goal then for a happier life is to learn to live in the moment. Remember, neither the past nor the future actually exist. Only now matters.
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