7 Habits of Really Happy People
You know the bunch. They are usually smiling, seem to let the negativity of the world just slide to the wayside. They seem to be at ease with all of …
How I Am Teaching My Brain to SHUT *$#@ UP and Be Present
There are not many people I have met that live in the present moment all namaste. Maybe that is why meditation is so alluring to me. I mean, I have …
Follow through with a Goal You Set for Yourself
One of the most effective ways to get yourself to stick with your goal is to start telling stories about it. The catch is you don’t have a story to …
Stand up for What You Believe
The best way to stand up for a belief is to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. If you really believe in something, then don’t just argue, do …
Celebrate Other People’s Success
If you master generating genuine happiness for other people, not only will you find a cure for the envy, which can sabotage your success, but there are additional benefits as …
Empathize- Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes
Shoe-shifting, the ability to put yourself in the other guy’s shoes is a fundamental skill of extraordinary power. It’s almost as magical as shape-shifting in fantasy in sci-fi. It’s the …
Email Your Favorite Writer or Reporter and Let Them Know How They Inspired You
Cynicism sucks. It sucks the life out of work, business, and people. Life and work is hard enough and it is easy to get into situations that tear us down. …
Un-Complicate Yourself, Meditate
Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come …
Be Patient
The more patient you are with others, the likelier you are to be viewed positively by your peers and your managers, not to mention your family and friends. Source: MindTools …
High FIVE!
Sometimes, something so awesome happens, you just need to slap your hands against someone else’s hands. It’s called a HIGH FIVE, and these are some of the best ever! Source: …
Say Please, Por Favor, S’Il Vous PlaîT, Puhzhalsta
When you say something in another language, the person you are speaking with has to stop and consider the words you have said and figure out what they mean. This …
Try Not to Complain for a Day
How often do you grumble and complain? If you kept a notebook on you and put a little ‘x’ on a sheet of paper every time you grumbled, complained, whined …
Do What You Love
Do what you love and enjoyment will follow. Do what you love and you will feel more fulfilled. Do what you love and the money will seem less relevant. Source: …
Be Mindful
Mindfulness is the quality of fullness of attention, immediacy, non-distraction. In that sense, it is the key to life. Source: Beliefnet Be Mindful was last modified: January 14th, 2017 by …
Give What You Can, Take What You Need
People Were Told To ‘Take What You Need’ From A Board Full Of Money. What Happened Next Will Amaze You “People of all genders, races, and socio-economic backgrounds gave and …
Help Someone Who Is Trying to Help You
Receiving help can sting. Admitting that others can do what you can’t and feeling indebted to them can lead to a sense of dependence and incompetence, and even resentment towards …
Treat Yo’ Self
It’s Been Three Years Since “Parks & Recreation’s” Treat Yo’ Self Episode So once again, TREAT. YO’. SELF. Source: Buzzfeed Treat Yo’ Self was last modified: January 14th, 2017 by Audrey …
Say “I’m Sorry” and Really Mean It
A genuine apology offered and accepted is one of the most profound interactions of civilized people. It has the power to restore damaged relationships, be they on a small scale, …
Slow Down
Slow down, you move too fast You got to make the morning last Just kicking down the cobblestones Looking for fun and feeling groovy Ba da-da da-da da-da, feeling groovy …
Details. Add Small Details to Any Event. You Will Be Surprised How Much They Mean.
Every moment of every day, we encounter innumerable “little things.” Yet, despite this, it’s so easy for us to get swept up in the grand scheme of things and forget …
Laugh! Laughing Is Contagious, so Be Contagious
More than just brightening up your day, sharing a good laugh can actually improve your health. The sound of laughter draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and …
Spread Happiness
All it takes is one person, one idea, and one action. It is rooted in positive thinking and generous actions with the intent of living this way every moment of …
Keep a Gratitude Journal
Keeping a gratitude journal—or perhaps the entire experience of gratitude—is really about forcing ourselves to pay attention to the good things in life we’d otherwise take for granted. Are you …
Say Good Morning
Finding cute morning greetings is a great way to kickstart your day, as well as the day of the recipient of the message. Source: Paired Life Say Good Morning was …
Send a Handwritten Note via Snail Mail
“The tradition of writing notes and letters has been compromised by the information age, and we seldom find time for it,” says Dawn Bryan, founder of The Qualipedia, a consumer information and …
Spoil Yourself
But to truly stay motivated, don’t be so focused that you forget the little things: You need a little indulgence along the way to help keep yourself going. 1. Buy …
Write a Thank You Note for a Gift You Received
You know that wonderful, warm-fuzzy feeling that comes over you when someone goes out of his or her way to spoil you, feed you, treat you, welcome you, bless you, …
Bring a Hostess Gift to the Next Party You Attend
A gift for your host or hostess is a lovely way to thank them for their hospitality and is always appreciated. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive; simply …
Bring Your Partner a Coffee and a Treat in the Morning
This simple gesture means a lot to my husband. He enjoys drinking coffee, and bringing it to him in the morning expresses love and affection. If your partner likes to …
Be Grateful
Gratitude and humility send signals to all who meet us that we’re all connected to something larger than life itself. Source: Dr. Wayne W Dyer Be Grateful was last modified: …
Thank a veteran
“Posting a hashtag to social media or changing a green lightbulb may be a good first step, but it doesn’t do much to really say ‘thank you.’ Some better ways …
Say Thank You
It’s what your parents always remind you to say. Now you can dazzle your friends and relatives by saying it in 26 different languages. Source: Fact Monster Say Thank You …
Text someone and let them know you appreciate them
Casual Words of Appreciation These phrases are appropriate for business relationships, casual friends, and acquaintances who have gone the extra mile for you. I just wanted to let you know—the …
SMILE. The World needs more of that
While the brain is naturally inclined to think in negative terms as a defense mechanism, the habitual act of smiling helps the mind move to a more positive space and …
