We all do it. It seems to be our lot in life to compare ourselves to others. Society and the media only exacerbate this problem. From comparisons of intellect in school Continue Reading
Eliminate Negative Self-Talk–How to be Happy–Lessons From You and Me–Week 8
When was the last time you said something nice to yourself? Have you ever caught yourself saying, "Wow, my hair looks fantastic today!" Or, "Gosh, I'm a nice person!" I'm Continue Reading
Be Grateful–How to be Happy–Lessons From You and Me–Week 7
Have you ever been around a person who constantly complained? How did you feel? Did you get sucked into the vortex of negativity and start complaining right along with Continue Reading
Heavenly Banana Dessert
I first had this dessert at my Aunt JoLynn's house. I had never had anything like it before. I said to myself, "Oh my stars, I must get this recipe!" Then I said, "Aunt Continue Reading
Serve Others–How to Be Happy–Lessons From You and Me–Week Six
Although it seems counter-intuitive, happiness often deserts us when we are focused on our own happiness! Constantly thinking of ourselves--our wants, our needs, our Continue Reading
Cheesecake Crust for Ice Cream
Do you know what heaven smells like? I don't either, but if I got to choose a smell for heaven, this would be it. Butter, graham crackers, sugar and cinnamon make the Continue Reading
Live Courageously–How to Be Happy–Lessons from You and Me–Week Five
We live a world of danger, both perceived and real. This ever-present threat can often paralyze us and keep us from happiness. Sometimes we are afraid of natural Continue Reading
Face the Future With Faith–How to be Happy–Lessons From You and Me–Week Four
In my post "10 Sure-fire Ways to be Absolutely Miserable," I listed "Dwell on the past" as a barrier to happiness. The opposite of dwelling on the past is facing the Continue Reading
How to Forgive–How to be Happy–Lessons from You and Me–Week Three
In my list of 10 Ways to be Absolutely Miserable, I listed "Don't forgive" at the top of the list. While the rest of the list was in random order, this was first for a Continue Reading