Topics include Happiness * Kindness * Gratitude
We can all use more happiness in our lives. But can we buy happiness? And does shopping online boost happiness? Yes and yes – in a manner of speaking! Sometimes you can buy things to make yourself happy. In this… Read More »Can You Shop Online for Happiness? Products That Provide Joy
Do you consider yourself to be a kind person? I like to think that I am kind…and then I go and do something thoughtless or hurtful, and I have to stop and wonder. Am I really a kind person? So… Read More »How to Use A Kindness Affirmation To Become More Compassionate
Mother’s Day gift ideas are a little different for moms over fifty. Think time alone, time with adult children, and freedom from everyday chores and responsibilities! What do mothers want for Mother’s Day gifts when their kids are all grown… Read More »What Gifts Do Moms Over 50 Really Want?
Kindness is a choice. In our modern world sometimes it seems that the most important thing we can be is “busy”. But is “busy” a good thing to be? It’s important to make time to be kind, even in our… Read More »Take Time to Be Kind: How to Build Kindness into Your Busy Day
One of the most powerful phrases in the English language is “thank you.” When you want to share thanks beyond words, here are thirteen excellent ways to do so. We should all get in the habit of saying those two… Read More »13 Memorable “Thank You” Gifts For Someone Special
Kindness. No matter how much there is in our lives, we can always use more. If you feel you could use a bit more, here are 50 ways to create kindness that you can do everyday. The best way to… Read More »50 Everyday Acts of Kindness People Will Appreciate
Wow, it’s Friday again! Today I’ve got a collection of somewhat random, but definitely interesting, facts about happiness. These are bits of information that I collected as I was writing several other posts about happiness. Some may be familiar to… Read More »21 Facts About Happiness That Will Surprise You
Are you a hugger? We all need hugs. I know we are all restrained in these days of COVID, but before the virus – were you someone who gave and received a lot of hugs? Did you greet people –… Read More »The Power of Hugging: Why We All Need A Good Hug Now and Then
My dog, Ozzie, has life figured out. He’s pretty much always happy, relaxed, and ready for anything. His only real stress in life (now that I am home with him literally ALL the time) is to make sure the evil… Read More »Happiness Lessons I’ve Learned From My Dog
Do we all practice random acts of kindness – and do we make an effort to spread that kindness around to the people who live nearest us? Here are 10 ways to be a wonderful neighbor. “Commence silly walk now”,… Read More »How to Be a Good Neighbor: Build Kindness in Your Community
A few days ago, my mother forwarded me one of those chain emails that have been going around a lot lately. This one included a collection of life lessons for everyday, which was said to be written by Andy Rooney.… Read More »Essential Lessons to Learn for a Meaningful Life
Inspirational stories of human kindness, generosity, and positivity come to us from all points across the globe. Currently, we are in the greatest global crisis that most of us can remember, confronting an unfamiliar foe. And we are doing it… Read More »Meeting Crisis With Kindness: Kind Acts That United The World