“Happiness is available. Please help yourself to it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Happiness is free. š It’s right there for the taking. SO TAKE SOME! Happy Sunday š Last night I got a royal flush!! Too bad we were playing hand and foot canasta and it didn’t help š
Bad News is I didnāt win the $68 million lottery jackpot last night. Good News is I already have everything I need in life right here at home. The secret to having it all… …is knowing you already do. Happy Sunday! Woohoo! Found a place nearby for free puzzle swaps!
My friend Cory shot me this yesterday… “I just read a book called The Happiness Advantage (<—- affilly link!). Turns out there is a whole branch of psychology that studies happiness. The author summarized a bunch of research and came up with a really cool discovery! Most people see that “successful” people tend to be Read more about Happiness fuels success, not the other way around[…]
This morning I’m “cheesin’ for no reason”. I just learned this phrase yesterday and apparently it means: To be in a really happy mood, without knowing why. I like this because you don’t need to have a specific reason to be happy. It’s OK to be feeling good, loving life, smiling, and laughing along the Read more about Cheesin’ for no reason[…]
On a scale of 1 – 10, how happy are you when you wake up? For me, the number changes day to day. I wish I could bounce out of bed happy at level 10 every day, but that’s not normal for me. Sometimes I wake up and my happiness level is like at 2. Read more about Waking up and being happy[…]
One of the quickest ways to GET happiness, is to GIVE happiness. This morning as you’re starting your day, plan a few quick things that will bring happiness to others. Then after those are done, try doing even more š Chores around the house, so your loved ones don’t have to. Leave love notes or Read more about Quickest way to happiness –> GIVE[…]
YOU are the biggest part of your own happiness. Happiness isnāt out there waiting for you… Itās not something that you stumble upon randomly or only deserve later in life. Happiness is already within you. Right now. Itās on you to recognize that and consciously lead your day with it. š Sometimes its easy, sometimes itās hard work. But itās always worth Read more about Your happiness = your responsibility[…]
Happy Friday, dudes! Here’s a checklistĀ for today. Feel free to add/change/delete items as you see fit. Then print it out, and check them off 1 by 1, and notice your happiness increaseĀ š HAPPINESS CHECKLIST ā Ā I’ve reminded myself that I’m incredibly blessed in life. ā I’ve reminded myself that I’m really good at _______, and I’m Read more about Friday Happiness Checklist ā […]
āSince you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.āEleanor Roosevelt Take a quick minute this morning and think about your partner, a close friend or a family member. What makes them smile and feel happiness? is Read more about Thinking of others[…]
Last week someone called me ānaiveā for being happy and positive all the time. š Whilst I can see how it comes across that way (and I definitely am naive about a lot of stuff) thatās not the reason Iām so positive. Being happy and positive is NOT: Ignoring your problems Pretending world issues donāt Read more about Stayin’ Positive and Happy![…]
Don’t just look on the bright side of life, LIVE on the bright side. – Build your home there – Get a job there – Make friends on the bright side – Invite others over there – Create your hobbies there Thinking about the positives of every situation is a good start… But the next Read more about Welcome to the bright side[…]
This morning when I woke up, I made a choice: – To be happy, and to have a great day today – Now that Iāve determined this, Iāll be subconsciously looking for positive things while going about my regular duties. Things that excite me, things that make me laugh, and fun opportunities will all present Read more about Make a simple morning choice.[…]
Happiness is contagious. Not just from people –> people. Happiness is contagious within your own brain and thought patterns. It starts with 1 tiny little positive thought. That happy thought births another. Then those thoughts multiply over and over. And if you allow it, the happiness continues to grow and grow until you see the Read more about Be like Peter Pan… Think happy thoughts![…]
Read these out loud to yourself… “Today will be a great day” “I am in charge of how I feel, and I choose to be happy” “No matter what the world throws at me today, I will figure it out. I’ve handled everything this far in life, and each day I’m getting Read more about Today’s Affirmations. Tell these to yourself.[…]
Every one of us has an infinite supply of love and happiness. It’s like an energy source- it never runs out. And because it never runs out, you don’t ever have to hold back or be stingy when expressing your love and happiness. You can use as much as you want, as often as you Read more about An infinite supply of love and happiness[…]
“Happiness is an option. And misery is an option. These are both choices that you can apply to the same day’s events. Which option do you choose?” – Todd Tressider – Today, start out with a smile. It’s a great day to be alive! – Next, think up a nice comment to give your Read more about Being happy on purpose![…]
eĀ·quaĀ·nimĀ·iĀ·ty (noun) mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. “today, nothing can disturb my equanimity” PS. Thank you all for your comments andĀ support from yesterday’s email. I truly appreciate all your thoughts. One of my favorite repliesĀ I received yesterday was… “I am not writing to offer an opinion on Read more about Equanimity – mental calmness[…]
āCreate moments today, that you want to remember tomorrowā Iām feeling lazy this morning… I could quite easily sit on the couch and watch TV all day. But if I did that,Ā come tomorrow, I would have dull memories. Iām capable of creating so much more in my life. So today, Iām going to: Spend Read more about Tomorrowās memories[…]
Being perfect at everything will please more people, right? Nope… Perfectionism has many downsides: – it makes life difficult for people around you – makes you want to avoid certain activities (if you think you’re not good at it, you don’t even try it) – it’s exhausting – brings stress and anxiety – not Read more about People like YOU[…]
Living an extraordinary life has nothing to do with comparing yourself to how ordinary people live. It’s about comparing yourself to yourself. Every day I try to: – Progress a little on goals – Learn some new stuff – Share or give things – Be a better version of myself than yesterday When Read more about Living an Extraordinary Life[…]
Happiness Doors “When one door of happiness closes, another one opens. But often people look too long at the closed door, they don’t see the new open one” Close your eyes for a moment and picture 10 doors, all in a row. Each one leads to happiness. Some doors are open, some closed, Read more about Happiness Doors – Look Around You[…]
Spread happiness and joy. That is all. Make it a great day, – Joel *Photo by MI PHAM
Surfing is a strange sport. About 99% of time is spent paddling and waiting, and only 1% actually standing up and riding waves. Sometimes Iām in the water for 2 hours and only catch 4-5 waves. This can be frustrating for beginners and bystanders to understand. Why go through hours of pain only to get Read more about The Surfer’s Secret[…]