Happiness

It's possible to feel happier and wealthier while helping others at the same time. Sounds too good to be true. But did you know that people who donate money to charity feel wealthier than those who...

I used to think of legacy as something you leave when you die -- the money you’ve left to children and charities, for example. A more crucial question: Is anyone better off or happier for having...

As our new calendars arrive, it is natural to want to set goals for the upcoming year. [Note: this was originally written in January 2021, but the content can be applied to your goals regardless of...

When I think about a plan to start the New Year off right, I start by reflecting on my goals from the prior year. This past year (2020) has been challenging, to say the least. I was so glad to see...

How do you know if un-resolutions are for you? Are you burnt out, overwhelmed, or exhausted? Does the very thought of goals/resolutions or adding anything more to your schedule make you sigh...

Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder. --Henry David Thoreau...

The holiday season is upon us. With so much angst in the world (i.e., politics and the coronavirus running amok), it helps to get a little perspective. So, let's focus on the good there is in the...

Is having your own room the secret to being happier in your home? I just had a spat with my minimalist husband who complained about the 20 tablecloths I have hanging in his wardrobe. Okay, that was...

On the topic of happy emotions, I read that Jada Pinkett Smith believes the key to happiness is to create emotional independence. Perhaps one could call it emotional strength or resilience in the...

In the fall*, people normally create happiness by watching changing leaves of gold and red, going to pumpkin patches, and drinking hot cider. Fall 2020, though, will be an unusual one. Students...

Did you know that 40% of our actions are habitual? We live so much on autopilot it makes sense to ensure that our automatic habits are ones that are serving us, making us healthier, happier and...

I just read an article by Pete Adenny, of Mr. Money Mustache, about finding your happy sweet spot in life. It focused on how to get the balance just right so that you don’t suffer and struggle from...