Would you like to wake up every day feeling happy? Of course you would – that’s kind of a ridiculous question, I know. Everyone wants to wake up in a good mood, feeling content and fulfilled. With just seven simple… Read More »7 Habits that Lead to Happiness
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 »What I’ve Learned About Happiness From My Dog
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 »4 Hugs a Day – That’s the Minimum!
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 »Happy is as Happy Does: Get The Facts, Ma’am!
Chances are, you have a pretty good sense of what makes you happy. But can you actually define the word? Do you know how to be happy? The definition seems to be a little different for everyone because the experience… Read More »Finding Happiness in Simplicity: 101 Ideas to Make You Smile
Have you ever given much thought to the concept of kindness? What it is, how it works, why it’s important? The wonderful thing about being kind, is indeed, just how easy it is. A word, a smile, one small act… Read More »Try a Little Kindness, It Just May Change Your Life
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 »A Kindness Affirmation That Will Make You a Better Person
Between 200 and 500 million people meditate globally. Over 14% of US adults have tried meditating at least once. And yet meditation is still commonly misunderstood. Here is accurate information regarding 8 myths about the mental side of meditation. Meditation… Read More »8 Common Myths About the Mental Side of Meditation
My favorite meditation app – Headspace – has created a 10-day guided meditation program to improve happiness. Meditation for happiness? I’m here to tell you, it really works! Can meditation make you happier? I truly believe it can, especially if… Read More »A Guided Meditation Program That Will Make You Happier
Do you need a good book to read? Because I’ve got some recommendations! These aren’t the newest on the shelf, but once you start them, you’ll find you can’t put them down. I love to read and always have. There… Read More »7 Great Page-Turners: Novels You Won’t Put Down
When you think of spring cleaning, you probably relate it to an intensive cleaning up of your house. After a long winter with your home buttoned up against the cold, spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your space, give… Read More »9 Ways to Spring Clean your Life (Not Your Home!)
Where would the world be without random acts of kindness? You know, the little actions we take just because we know it will be appreciated by someone else. They don’t have to be big or elaborate to be meaningful. Here… Read More »9 Little Acts of Kindness That Make a Big Impact