Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, books, courses, events, and coaching, they’ve spent the past fifteen years writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love, and peace.
You can learn more about their personal journey in this Today Show interview:
The goal of this blog is to give you the tools to identify and transform the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck. Currently the site contains over 900 articles on happiness, productivity, emotional intelligence, relationships, and general self-improvement, and has attracted over 200 million page views and 200 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006.
Also, Marc and Angel’s New York Times bestselling book, Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs, is a great companion to this blog. It’s a guide to spark sustainable action—and to return to whenever needed, offline. Sharing never-before-published stories and strategies, the book shows how to harness the power of daily rituals, mindfulness, self-care, and more to shift our perspective—and our actions—in order to become our happiest and most effective selves. It’s available now at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and wherever books are sold. Watch the official trailer here:
Quick Note from Marc and Angel
Here at Marc and Angel Hack Life our goal is to help YOU think better, feel better, and live better. We do our best to fulfill this goal by writing three fresh (and hopefully insightful) personal development articles every week to give you the tools you need to thrive. We promise you will not find a regurgitation of someone else’s point of view on our site. Regardless of the topic at hand, these views are our own. And, if you watched the Today Show interview above, you know that our advice is based on hard won experience.
Whenever our readers and students come to us feeling down about a life situation they can’t control, we typically start by reinforcing reality: sometimes changing your situation isn’t possible—or simply not possible soon enough. But, you CAN always choose a mindset that moves you forward. And doing so will help you change things from the inside out, and ultimately allow you to grow beyond the struggles you can’t control at any given moment.
We learned this lesson the hard way a decade ago as we struggled to cope through the most painful season of our lives—a season that included losing two loved ones to suicide and illness, family-related betrayal, job loss, financial instability, and more. And it all happened quickly, too, back-to-back. The pain of this season knocked us down hard for a couple years straight. At times, we felt like we had zero strength left to push onward. And that’s actually why we started writing on our blog in the first place. When we were at the lowest point in our lives, we used www.marcandangel.com as a public outlet and accountability journal. We wrote about our pain, our losses, the lessons we were learning, and the actions we knew we needed to hold ourselves accountable to, if we wanted to get through it all.
As we navigated our new reality one day at a time, one blog post at a time—facing the pain and investigating it, instead of distracting ourselves from it—we stumbled across morsels of strength and wisdom that we began to collect and build on. We gradually learned how to catch ourselves in negative states of emotional turmoil, so we could overcome the emotions that had once overcome us. We literally pushed ourselves as hard as we could to take one tiny action step after another—one honest conversation, one 10-minute workout, one meditation, and then we’d write about it. It wasn’t easy, but the tiny actions were manageable, and the daily ritual of writing about them helped keep us on track.
Although it seemed like nothing was changing day to day, EVERYTHING was changing, gradually.
And the same can be true for YOU.
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Lori says
I really like your site! I’ve been re-tweeting lots of your lists lately. In the new year, I am going to write a piece inspired by you. Not quite sure exactly what it will be yet, but some sort of list!
Keep up the great work!
Rebel Johnson says
Seriously have you all been eavesdropping on my life… good grief everything I have read on here is like a map of my life! 🙂 THANK YOU!
cyril says
I love your articles. Is it even remotely possible to format them into a book format? I hope so.
The posts are stupendously rich!
Thanks again, you make my life beautiful.
Response from Marc: Thanks! And yes! 🙂 We are finalizing a digital book that will be available for download in a few weeks.
Belinda says
Wow! I came across this site at the right time! Now, I can’t stop reading! You guys are so full of wisdom and positivity that gives me the confidence to face tomorrow. Thank you.
Bryan Underkoffler says
I just wanted to let you know how much your blog means to me. I could be having the absolute worst day ever, and all I have to do is look at a recent photo posting, or blog entry, and my day makes a complete turn around. I wish you guys nothing but the best in all of your endeavors. However, most importantly, I wanted to THANK YOU for making my day a little brighter each and everyday I read your blog! You guys ROCK!!! 🙂
Susan Carpenter says
This is a fantastic blog. I love the positive messages you share. I was looking for something to share to make my readers feel good and I started reading and was inspired myself. Thanks for all you do!
Kent Lewiss says
My friend Cheryl Hunter sometimes posts articles from your site, but today I took some time to look around and read some more. The good you do to improve people’s lives and society is incredible. I am a fan, keep up the good work.
Kent
Daniel says
Muchas Gracias =)
swanand says
Very inspiring and uplifting blog. Sometimes we would not know the cause of our worries and this blog has helped me in finding those and tackle them with the right attitude. Every time I feel I need some motivation I read the articles here 🙂 Thanks a lot for such a wonderful blog !!
pam k. says
Very inspiring. I found your blog when I was feeling down. Thank you.
Brandon says
I am absolutely blown away!! I am so deeply blessed today and so extremely inspired as a direct result of finding your website and finding you.
I was having a rough day, thinking negatively, and feeling down. I even felt like leaving the office early but then I was directed to your site and as I read suddenly the ill feelings fell off of me and I was overcome by feelings of hope, happiness, peace, comfort, and I even felt a feeling of being invincible against my current trials and problems. It feels so good!! I love it!!
I don’t even know you guys, but I love you. I appreciate you. I also love your blog. I love your posts, articles, and everything else on your website.
Thank you so very much for this. I have been seeking ways to feel better for 17+ years and now, because of you two and your website, I have found part of the answer.
Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!
-Brandon
SLC, UT.
Chris Jones says
LOVE your website! I found it almost by accident but can’t stop reading your articles. You have a new fan!
malachy says
I love your blog!
Shlisa says
I love your blog. I was not looking for it, but I found it a week ago and I appreciate the encouragement in your words.
Taylor Clark says
Thank you so much for such an inspring blog, please keep up what you do, it is greatly appreciated!
Annie Walton says
FYI – Marc and Angel, I found you throuh a friend’s sharing of one of your quotes on FB. For those of us that already use wise and practical ideas and direction, will most certainly find your site. After all, what you look for is also looking for you. Happy trails from Toronto.
Donetta Sifford says
Hello!! I am so happy I found your site! Thank you for sharing these wonderful articles. Happy thoughts from Parrott, Virginia!!
Grace Collopy says
I just discovered your blog and immediately got drawn to it. Thank you for sharing you thoughts about everything.
MB says
I have been a regular on this site for a few years now. Your posts keep me sane and help me refocus on my goals and my dreams. They remind me why I make the decisions I make and choose to live a life under my own rules rather than the ones expected from me. If only you knew how much you’ve helped and guided me. I am forever grateful for your words. They reassure the voice in my head to stay motivated and keep going especially when I see no clear path forward. Thank you
James says
Love your website. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
jeanne k hampton says
Very interesting site! I would love to be kept in the loop of your future articles. I am curious as to whether the two of you have had any formal training or education in the social fields (social work, sociology, psychology).
If not, I could have sworn you have. You’re doing a wonderful job! Thank you!
Anthony Roberts says
Love you guys. I’m filled with motivation to face the new year.
Theresa says
I’ve been obsessively reading every article on your site for the past two days. I am a 19 year old college student and I find your lists thoughtful and inspiring. I especially enjoyed “20 good habits to start in your 20s.” Maybe write some more articles tailored toward that age range!
Thanks for writing!
Jason says
I just wanted to say that I love your site. A lot. It teaches me so much and helps me be a better person. You inspire me. Thank you.
Getoar says
I just want to congratulate you for the job that you are doing and the positive energy that you are sharing with the others. I think that we (people) need always to share as much as we can just positive energy, because I think that it is the key of the progress for everything in life.
Have a nice time and thank you very much for your voluntary job that you are doing.
P.S (sorry for any mistake that I did, because I’m Albanian and I’m learning English still, so it’s little bit hard for me to say all the things that I have in my mind).
Lynsey says
Just want to thank you for all your positive and inspiring words. I recently had a miscarriage and its been tough, but having those little pep talks everyday keeps me motivated and reminds me that things could be a lot worse.
Thankyou so much
Patiana says
Dear Marc and Angel,
Happy New Year! Thank you for all of your inspiring posts, lists, stories, etc.
After reading several of the moving stories in “60 Tiny Love Stories to Make You Smile” (notably the one about the high school student taking his grandmother to the prom and the blind dog who cannot walk but wags its tail enthusiastically when his friend walks into the room)- I smiled, but I also cried. The sentiments were so touching!
Best Wishes for a Grand New Year full of Possibility and Hope!
Patiana
David Rapp says
Just found your posts today and have been printing like a madman. Such excellent work from both of you. I am ready to make some big changes in my life, so a lot your receent posts are very apropos. Angel: I especially love the 10 Quotes piece. Take Care and Blessings from Flower Mound Texas.
Lynn says
All I want to say is a big THANK YOU.
Your advice has helped me through a tough period in 2012.
Been through a pre-wedding annulment, major stress in my job, and not to mention, really bad relationship issues with my family members (my dad for example)… it may sound like all drama but it is the truth.
Keep up the great job… and thank you again…
Lynn
Kath says
I just discovered your site yesterday and have spent about 4 hours reading so far. Your work is amazing! I have been in such a bad place, broken hearted over a lost love and not having success at moving forward. Your writing is changing me, I can feel it. It gives me happiness, makes me smile, gives me hope. If I were in your position, I would find a literary agent, and publish a book of articles. Maybe a few of them. You have a real gift. Thank you for being out there! I will continue to try and figure out who I am and what my purpose and passion is thru you.
Dorothy says
I came across your blog at a time in my life when I really needed the uplifting messages that you post. Thank you so very much! I’ve checked it every day since the beginning of the year and keep checking back several times a day. I really appreciate you sharing these insightful messages.
Dixie says
It would be great if you both would make some audio downloads. I would love to have your words of wisdom to listen to on long driving trips-which I often take. Thank you so much for this site-it is a blessing to so many people.
KP says
Great articles on your blog. Keep it up.
Marlee says
I am wondering if you have a children’s version of your life’s practical thoughts? I am a teacher and I love your messages but want to direct them to students.
Jerome Jocson says
Hi Marc and Angel! Thank you for creating such a wonderful website. I think living in this world is much better knowing such positive people share positive thoughts everyday. Best wishes from Philippines!
-Jerome
Jennifer says
I fell in love with your website. Thank you so much for creating it. Most of the tips you published here are what I’ve also discovered overtime – seeing mistakes as lessons, always think positively, taking care of myself first, etc. Keep up the great work!
-Jennifer
mel says
Love the site… I get lost and inspired for hours every time I’m here. Keep up the good work!
Nancy Lipman says
This happens to be one of my favourite sites in the world. Its such a joy to read and there is substance in every word. I afeel very grateful that I discovered you guys.
Thanks for your contribution and keeping it SO real.
I love you!
Nancy Lipman
Sydney Australia
Life Coach and Mindset Specialist
Sunny says
Hey Dears! 🙂
You are wonderful! Just read these 365 Questions and answer some for my website visitors. Great Job! 😉
Greets, Sunny.
Barney Matthews says
Hi Marc and Angel, I have been reading your blog for several years and the quality of your posts is consistently brilliant. Your post today” 9 Unconventional Habits of Extraordinary Success” had one of the wisest quotes I have ever read in it:
“A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.”
Keep up the great work, you make a difference in peoples lives.
Barney
Natalia Estrella says
Thank you so much. I love to read your articles. It helps me a lot and let me share these thoughts with friends and people who also might need to read them. I would like to know if you have an article about parents and their relationship with their children when they are growing up. Something about that our kids will have their own lives, as parents do. I have a friend who is always waiting for his daughter´s call or her visit. He suffers a lot because of what she is doing in her own life. He is afraid of making choices for his own life and feeling guilty if he starts a new life. He is always alone and waiting for her. Do you have something about this theme that he could read and learn?
Thanks and regards,
Don Nadeau says
Thank you for inspiring folks!
karl says
I like to follow quality personal development advice. Your site is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
jane says
I appreciate the authenticity of your sharing which is truly helpful & lovely to read.
KT Smith says
I can’t remember how I stumbled upon your site, but I am certainly glad I did. My motto is “If it’s FREE, It’s for ME!” You certainly have loads of free insight on this blog that makes my life rich. Thanks.
genghis khan says
The quality of your thoughts is very high. Thank you for spreading all the joy and wisdom your site has provided me.
Nance says
Very cool and positive site… thanks for sharing all your opinions on life. Your thoughts are enlightening and give people a better perspective on life.
Vickie Hunter says
Your articles are great! I am a school guidance counselor and constantly pull out a quote, a list, a thought. . . and share it with my elementary students. The only problem I have is with it being a blog, if I try to print it off, I get all the hundreds of comments and our school budget does not allow all the paper usage. Any suggestions?
Response from Angel: Thanks so much for spreading our work. We’re working on a printer friendly solution, but for now you could simply choose to print only the first few pages (in your print options) which contain the main body of each article – for example, perhaps you would print only pages 1-3 of 7. Also, you could purchase our eBook which is printer friendly and has lots of visual bonus content: http://www.marcandangel.com/book/
Erin says
I just wanted to say thank you so much for putting this website together and consistently updating with such wonderful wisdom to live by. You guys have helped me in the midst of a break up where I felt I lost a soul mate, and inspired me to begin my own path towards defining myself for me.
Thank you!
Shri says
I just wanted to say thank you soo very much for your daily posts on FB, I found you on a friends FB page (Thank you Elaine) and have been subscribing ever since. I take time to read what you post every day. You have found a way make every day count and every message positive and far reaching. I love what you guys do and stand for and have personally helped me get back to being positive when life has thrown a few curve balls.
Thank you!!!