Entries Tagged as 'Happiness'

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

75 Reminders for Tough Times

When life gets stressful, we often forget the things we should remember, and remember the things we should forget.
Here are 75 reminders to help motivate you when you need it most.

Tough times never last, but tough people do.
- Robert H. Schuller

You never know how strong you really are until being strong is the only choice […]

Monday, July 11th, 2011

25 Inspiring Stories to Make You Smile

Here’s a selection of 25 short stories recently submitted to our sister site, Makes Me Think, that not only made us think, but made us smile too.  We hope they do the same for you.  Enjoy.

Today, my son turned 7 and I turned 23.  Yes, I had him on the day I turned 16.  The […]

Monday, July 4th, 2011

Some Things You Need To Know

I know you’re reading this.  And I want you to know I’m writing this for you.  Others will be confused.  They will think I’m writing this for them.  But I’m not.
This one’s for you.
I want you to know that life is not easy.  Every day is an unpredictable challenge.  Some days it can be difficult […]

Sunday, June 5th, 2011

20 Ways To Make Today Unforgettable

The memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime.
- Pink Floyd
Today is a perfect day to make lasting memories – the kind you may someday share with your grandchildren.  Here’s how:

Try something totally new. – Variety truly is the spice of life.  You can see or […]

Sunday, May 29th, 2011

12 Common Causes and Proven Cures for Unhappiness

For the average person happiness is a choice, yet numerous people are unhappy.  There are many reasons, but it all boils down to one simple principle:  They choose something else over happiness.  Because it often takes less effort to be unhappy.
For example, instead of seeking happiness, they…

Lazily follow the path of least resistance.
Refuse to accept […]

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

111 Lessons Life Taught Us

Sometimes thinking about your life and sorting out what you have learned is just as important as tackling a new venture.  That’s what our new sister site, Everyday Life Lessons, is all about.  It’s an online community where people share, rank and discuss life’s greatest lessons.
The site challenges you to reflect on your past, dig […]

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

88 Ways To Make A Stranger Smile

Don’t wait for people to smile.  Show them how.
Let your guard down.  Talk to someone you don’t know straight from your heart.  Compliment them.  Don’t anticipate awkwardness.  Just be you in that beautiful way only you know and give them the chance to smile and connect with you.
Remember, your best friend was once a stranger […]

Sunday, May 1st, 2011

20 Things Life Is Too Short To Tolerate

You don’t have to settle, it’s simply a choice you make every day.  If you feel like you’re running in place there’s a good chance you’re tolerating things you shouldn’t be.  It’s time to reclaim your life.
Starting now, stop tolerating…

People who bring you down. – Relationships should help you, not hurt you.  Spend time with […]

Monday, April 4th, 2011

10 Commandments for a Good Life

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often and realize how fortunate you are right now.  It’s about the simple pleasures that make you happy, the compassionate deeds you perform, the personal goals you strive to achieve, the relationships you nurture and the legacy you leave behind.
So starting today, […]

Monday, March 21st, 2011

12 Steps to Make a Dream a Reality

No fluff.  No frills.  No filler.
Here are 12 fundamental steps for turning the dreams and ideas in your mind into realities in your life.

We all have our own life to pursue,
our own kind of dream to be weaving.
And we all have some power to make wishes come true,
as long as we keep believing.
- Louisa May […]