February 2017

via Eric Baker Sometimes just being happy is hard enough. Figuring out how to have a happy life can seem downright overwhelming. In his book, Authentic Happiness, University of Pennsylvania professor Martin Seligman (the Big Kahuna of happiness research) says that there are four types of happy lives. That’s right —...

via Inc.com by Marcel Schwantes Ever hiked down the Grand Canyon? Scaled up Yosemite's Half Dome? Stood at the top of Christ the Reedemer and looked down at Rio de Janeiro's city landscape? These things (along with watching the birth of my son, seeing Kirk Gibson blast...

via the Juice Daily by Gretchen Reynolds When people get up and move, even a little, they tend to be happier than when they are still, according to a new study that used cellphone data to track activities and moods. In general, the researchers found, people...

Not all problems are HUGE. But that doesn't mean their insignificant. And for some of us who're lucky to live relatively good lives, it's those pesky day-t0-day problems that cause us the most unhappiness. It goes without saying, then, that to enjoy more happiness it would be helpful...

via Inc.com by Andrew Thomas Research shows that habitual complaining affects us mentally, emotionally, and physically. Such behavior may cause or worsen stress, sapping our energy and desire to pursue our dreams. Above all that, it just doesn't feel good to complain, or hear complaints. They're negative...