Happiness & Gratitude

You may not heard of Dr. Hinohara, but this centenarian has some sage advice about how to live a long and happy life.

Happiness isn't difficult. It really is a perspective. I'm not talking positive thinking here. I'm talking about simply considering certain things which will contribute enormously to your happiness...

The reasons to be happy are infinite. I've compiled 101 reasons for this list. We all have unique reasons that make our hearts super happy; feel free to add your reasons below. Keep on shining!

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.

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.

The benefits of positive thinking for life and good health are explained. Cancer does not seem to be affected by a positive attitude. A longer life and better health is possible with a positive attitude.

Letting life's challenges overwhelm you and cause you to give up or give in is dangerous for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Let me show you how hope can save your life by giving you renewed motivation to dream of the future and set goals for yourself.

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.”

The connection between humor and happiness is more important than you think. Learn how finding the funny in life will help you become happier than ever.

A doctor from Harvard Medical School teaches four things you can do to be happy. Here they are, along with research supporting them and ideas for applying these principles in your life.

Why do compliments make you feel uncomfortable. Is it natural to feel like you're being lied to? What are the rules for accepting a compliment? Can I change how I feel? Absolutely!

Don't let a case of the Mondays get you down. Give these tips a try to take back your week!

The article "Top 10 Ways to Stay Mindful in a World Full of Chaos" will explain 10 rarely discussed ways to stay mindful in a world full of stress, panic, and craziness. You don’t need to be a philosophy major to understand or take away from this great read!

Our worlds are hectic and fast-paced. It is easy to forget to take a moment and relax, to connect with our own sense of being and the world around us. The world waits for us, in its way. To relax, to breathe, to connect. If we listen, we can hear Mother Earth sing. We can hear her speak.

We all feel lonely sometimes and it is normal. What matters is knowing why and what we should do to stop feeling lonely in order to have a healthy lifestyle. Life can sometimes be difficult, and when it gets tough and you feel alone, here's what you can do.

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.