In-depth analysis of what it takes to achieve real happiness.
They say that money can’t buy happiness… …or can it? A recent study showed that money can buy happiness, but only a certain amount. We can call this a baseline level of happiness. The researchers concluded that the ideal income for individuals is $95,000 a year for life satisfaction and $60,000 to $75,000 a year … Read more
Creating happiness is harder than you think – many of the activities you think will make you happier… do very little. Having money, a perfect family and great kids will not, by itself, intrinsically bring happiness. Many of the goals that people strive for are the same way. See what Daniel Kahneman, founder of Behavioral … Read more
To be kind to all, to like many and love a few, to be needed and wanted by those we love, is certainly the nearest we can come to happiness. – Mary Stuart You may have heard that happiness comes from within but that is not always true. You can also be the source of someone’s … Read more
Curious about the best jobs that can help you help other people? Sure, there are tons of career opportunities you can choose from. So many high-paying jobs are competing with each other to get your attention. But which jobs are the most fulfilling? Which one will give you a sense of happiness and contentment? The … Read more
Have you ever written something where every word was an unburdening of spirit? Perhaps you put pen to paper and captured a treasured moment in such detail that revisiting those pages is a vacation in itself? There are many benefits of journaling that you can tap into to bring mental peace and happiness. For this … Read more
Are you happy? These three simple words have the power to fill you with instant dread, fear and agony. After all, just what does it mean to be happy? When I asked a friend about whether she was happy, she couldn’t answer, which is perhaps an answer too. Being happy doesn’t mean you are a … Read more
Best friends are forever. We all have best friends. Some may say that they are friends with everyone and that there is no one specific person they can call a “best friend,” but we believe that everyone has a favorite buddy—a BFF! In this post, we share 41 memes about friends that you can send … Read more
I remember what it was like being a woman in my 20s. It’s exhilarating and frightening at the same time. You’re kind of stuck between leaving your childhood and adolescence behind and embracing your new life as a “proper” adult. That being said, it was also the best time of my life – a time … Read more
Have you ever seen a person in your college class, at your job, church, or community that is always cheerful and smiling? I’m sure we all have. However, this type of bubbly personality only represents 1% of us at best. This is because many of us “fake it till we make it.” So many people … Read more
Is the secret to a blissful life really as easy as letting go of your expectations? That’s what my therapist friend believes… or that it is at least a big step in the right direction on our path to happiness. But how do we let go of expectations when the very idea has been ingrained … Read more