Is It Really Thanksgiving Already?
Yes, that’s right … Thanksgiving is here. It seems that this year I’ve heard more than the normal amount of people shocked that it is already upon us, and this year, it is actually late. I can’t help but to think how Thanksgiving has changed here in the 21st century. If for no other reason, […]
Share a Smile Today. Have We Become an ‘Unfriendly’ Society?
Share A Smile Today! Has Society Become Less Friendly? And have you ever witnessed the Power of a Smile and a Friendly Gesture? Today, people spend so much time connected to their electronic devices that they rarely see the world around them. Not only do we have laws forbidding people to use their phones while […]
Here’s something that will make you smile
Courtesy of some members who subscribe to the happiness blog. They’re currently on a vacation in Greece and came upon this store.
Are You Willing to Change?
I love how change occurs in my life. So slightly, so incrementally – at least most of the time – that I don’t even realize it and yet part of me always expects change to happen overnight. “This scale can’t possibly be right. The diet’s going on three days now and I still haven’t lost […]
‘That’s me’ – simple, kind act viewed by thousands
‘That’s me’: Metro sanitation worker shocked to see his simple, kind act viewed by thousands We talk about “Small acts of kindness” often in Don’t Be a Cow! Just last week we shared the story of the Ice Bucket Challenge. And in Day 18 of our book we devote a chapter to it. “I believe smiles […]
Small Acts of Kindness go a long way
In “Day 18” of Don’t Be a Cow! we talk about simple, small acts of kindness. Often we think of being kind or generous as something HUGE. Think Philanthropy or Anonymous donations that fund a museum. But, small acts of kindness can go a long way. Maybe it’s just making a co-worker a cup of […]
Being Happier will help you live longer
(CNN)If you could wish for just one thing, would it be happiness or a long life? Given what researchers tell us, one is likely to produce the other.
Science has been exploring the connection between happiness and longevity for some time.
What Does This Picture Say to You?
Well, I sent this photo to some friends and here are a few of the responses: Happy Sun Good Morning Happiness Growth Summer Sunshine Dove Field (ranks among the best) Sunflower (needed to add, I’m a plant I can’t speak any words you idiot!), and Purdy. It’s simply amazing when you think of all the […]
Why We Laugh
Cognitive neuroscientist Sophie Scott shares this and other surprising facts about laughter in this fast-paced, action-packed and, yes, hilarious dash through the science of cracking up.
PASSION: Is Yours Hiding? Live Happier. Live Well.
Passion: Is Yours Hiding? I don’t know about y’all, but I think the word passion is under used and misunderstood today. Which I think is unfortunate. First, what passion is (according to me): Passion is an internal feeling about something, someone (LOVE!), or someplace. Passion comes from the heart, or for those of you that […]