This is a very interesting and thought provoking article.
Although ostensibly about "success" I've no doubt the principles referred to are just as relevant to happiness so read on, enjoy and ponder...
by Heidi Grant Halvorson from Fulfillment Daily
The Challenge: We wonder why our happiness wears off (e.g. after we buy our first new car) and doesn’t last.
The Science: No matter how happy something makes us, we drift back to where we started (called “hedonic adaptation”). But...
Happiness is in the little things.
Although the little things are often the big things.
Just keep an eye out for these 40 bits of awesomeness and enjoy a BIG boost to your happiness...
It's been said (and I'd largely agree) that time is the most valuable commodity.
Certainly it's true that we all have the same amount of time so when we look at the happiest and most successful people we can't attribute their happiness and success to having...
Happiness starts now.
Start these 30 things for happiness now!
You might not want to do all of them; but you should definitely give some consideration to some of them...
Many people struggle at work on Wednesdays believing the oft referred to "hump day" is the worst because it's right in the middle of the week!
But that's a sad state of affairs.
We spend so much time at work why shouldn't we try to enjoy it...
9 Ways the Most Successful People See Life Differently - Because success and happiness can often be achieved simply by changing your perspective.
by Jeff Haden from Inc.com
While supposedly every cloud has a silver lining, when you're truly up against it, silver linings can be really hard...
by Jessica Stillman from Inc.com
If you have areas in need of improvement in your life (and, honestly, who doesn't?), you've probably read articles and books around the issues, asked friends or relatives for advice, or even sought the help of a coach or expert. But...
by Melissa Stephenson from Huffington Post
In our fast-paced, competitive culture, we tend to notice and worry about what's lacking in our lives. Because of our drive to succeed, we focus on what stands in our way. We tune in to the things we don't have...