Happiness is not something that just happens. Happiness is something that must be learned and sought after. The past 12 weeks, we have explored practical ways to increase Continue Reading
Look for the Good in the World–How to Be Happy–Lessons From You and Me–Week Twelve
Wars. Famines. Earthquakes. Tsunamis. Slavery. Oppression. The list goes on and on. We are force-fed a steady diet of doom and gloom on a daily basis. If you imagine that Continue Reading
Your Worth is Infinite–How to Be Happy–Lessons From You and Me–Week 11
Your worth is infinite. Understanding this one truth can make all the difference in your life. When I was a child, I remember asking my mother how much a person cost. She Continue Reading
Create–How to Be Happy–Lessons From You and Me–Week Ten
Have you ever wondered why there are so many cooking, crafting, and DIY blogs? I believe this is the reason why: "The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of Continue Reading
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others–How to Be Happy–Lessons From You and Me–Week 9
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
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
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