Happiness & Gratitude

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!

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.

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.”

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.

Some people believe that if science cannot prove it, then it doesn’t exist. Many treatment centers support the use of prayer as part of a successful treatment program which can be used as evidence that in the same way we put ice on a bruised ankle, prayer can be used as a solution to healing. So, whether science can prove it or not, along with many people, I believe in the healing power of prayer.

“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.

Here's a list of over 30 people to write a thank you letter to if you want to join me on this month-long gratitude challenge.

Happiness is based on our own personal preferences, what we value, and what holds meaning for each of us. There are ways to achieve greater life satisfaction and a better quality of life

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

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.

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!

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.

A new year is a fresh opportunity to start making self-care a priority every day. Here are some ways to reduce stress and forge a path to your best self.

Ditch the anti-depressants, hot yoga, and self-help books and embrace a life of gratitude. Discover ways to promote your physical and emotional health by slowing down to appreciate the little things.

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.

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.