Happiness & Gratitude

How to achieve happiness and live your best life.

Every day we cross paths with people who are beaten down and discouraged. Here are some specific ways we can use words to encourage people we encounter on a regular or sporadic basis.

When we’re happy, we’re more productive, motivated, and are mentally and physically healthier. Here are a few science-proven ways to be a happier person.

Here are 10 tips on how to be happy, from taking time for yourself to getting grounded in the garden. The path to happiness starts from within.

Read these opinions of scientists and conclusions of scientific data that confirm brain changes as a result of prayer. Prayer produces changes in thoughts and emotions and improves overall well-being.

Many of us have been the recipients of others' acts of thoughtfulness. Beyond simply feeling thankful to those who think of us, it's important to let them know that we appreciate them.

Not everyone is a morning person, but there are ways to make them a little more bearable by setting the mood for the day. Read on to find out more!

Laughter benefits your health, your emotional well-being, your social interactions, and even your spirituality. You can learn to laugh more and be happier and healthier.

4 simple and easy ideas to incorporate gratitude into your daily life.

Do you use affirmations? If you answered "no," it turns out you're wrong. Find out why—and how to make them work for you in a positive way.

“One message, at just the right moment, can change someone’s entire day, outlook, life.” This is the motto of the Kindness Rocks Project, a global initiative that is spreading happiness and hope to those who need it most. Here's how you can help spread the love.

More people are living alone than ever before. But being alone doesn't mean you have to feel lonely. This article explains seven powerful ways to live alone and still feel happy and connected.

Life is full of injustice and obstacles that make building a happy life seem impossible. Practicing compassion is the key to overcoming all that negativity. Here are 5 challenges to get you started.

Having an attitude of thankfulness isn't just a one month or one day need. By choosing to be grateful for what we have and speaking those words to others, we can improve our mental and emotional state, have a more positive outlook on life, and even improve our health.

There is a lot of scientific research about the benefits of smiling. The research even shows us what a genuine smile is. Your smile has so much to offer! There's no need to leave it to chance.

Everyone wants to be happy. An examination of the advice of famous people given in the following quotations can help. Here is their wisdom distilled into “The Top 15 Rules for Happiness.”