Enjoy this excerpt from the Gratitude chapter of Your 12 Inner Strengths, the new book by Stacey Thompson, founder of Virtues for Life. Most of us know what makes us happy. It might be life’s big moments—getting married, having a baby, or buying a house. Or it could be simple pleasures, like getting lost in […]
Happiness
Sunny Side of Life: 10 Daily Habits Practiced by the Happiest People
By Varun Pahwa Happiness is something we all strive for in life. But it doesn’t come easy and begs the question: What does it actually take to be happy? Since happiness comes from within, making small, positive changes to your daily habits can greatly impact overall happiness. In this article, we’ll explore 10 simple yet […]
What’s Keeping You From a More Joyful Life?
Feeling joyful can be challenging. We rush through our days, often overwhelmed with everything we must do. Hardships can happen like accidents, illnesses, losses, or financial struggles. How can we possibly feel joyful? Outside stressors are not the only stealers of our joy. Unknowingly we block joy through certain behaviors and feelings, including perfectionism, comparing […]
Happiness Is a Journey: 6 Virtues for Daily Happiness
By Manda Lai An often-heard saying, “Happiness is a journey, not a destination,” is a profound reminder that happiness isn’t a landing place we strive for but rather an ongoing experience. In other words, to live life fully, we must embrace the present moment by engaging mindfully with the world around us. However, in the […]
Joy Versus Happiness: What Are the Differences?
The Declaration of Independence authors cemented into American consciousness that “…Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are universal “unalienable Rights.” Happiness—a state of contentment and well-being—has been the subject of many studies and books, telling us how much we long for it. So often, we chase happiness by achieving what we want. That could […]