Posts tagged ‘Happiness’

We have all heard that when we need “down time” we should write it in our planners.  Well, the same thing is true for happiness.

Happiness is out there for the taking but we must create a space for it.  Even in a down economy, there should be plenty of room in your budget for happiness.  Think for a moment about the things that bring happiness that are either free or budget-friendly… Continue reading ‘2011 Budget: Happiness’ »

Be Kind to others
Whistle
Laugh
Love others
Be kind to…
Smile at strangers
Hold the elevator door for someone
Pick a wildflower
Take a nap
Smile
Laugh again
Count your blessings
Show someone you care
Live with gratitude
Laugh out loud

I have a friend who has a message on his business cell phone that says, “Hi.  You’ve reached me on an incredible day…” The rest of his message is a typical business recording, but on the days when I call him and reach his voice message, I can’t help but smile.  And once I start smiling because of his message, I begin to start smiling at myself and an incredible smile takes root within.  This inner smile can last an entire day if I allow it.

So… how do you have an incredible day?  You decide to have one! Yep, it’s pretty simple.   But not easy…

10 simple ideas for an Incredible Day: Continue reading ‘How to Have an Incredible Day!’ »

Today I received an email asking me a simple question.  The email came from one of the generic search engines from only who knows where.  But it was such a profound question.   The simple question was, “What if you could not be given any more friends, love, money, etc. until you appreciate what you already have?”

Wow!   Pretty loaded question!   But it is a good exercise in gratitude and in realizing what is often surrounding us and what we take for granted.  Most often we think money will buy us happiness.  So we spend a great part of our lives chasing money.  Money is important, please understand that! But let’s look at what money will and will not buy: Continue reading ‘Money versus Prosperity’ »