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Why Happiness is So Important Why Happiness is So Important Happiness has more importance than just feeling good. Happiness is also important to your health, longevity, success, and relationships. The importance of happiness is often discounted in a culture obsessed with material success, but it’s hard to purchase something that will make you happy in the long-term. Your happiness isn’t just important to you. It’s also important to your friends, family, and your employer. Consider these ideas: 1. Happy people are healthier. Happier people get sick less frequently and less severely on the average. Happy people visit the hospital less frequently. A bad mood is bad for your immune system,…

10 Ways to Add Some Adventure to Your Life 10 Ways to Add Some Adventure to Your Life Is your life in a rut? Do you admire those people on the National Geographic Channel that are exploring the Amazon? Maybe you’re intrigued by stories of skydiving that your coworkers shared by the watercooler. Perhaps you’re sick of eating macaroni and cheese every Thursday night. Maybe you’d like to take a new vacation instead of camping down by the river for the 8th year in a row. You want to experience some adventure! Consider these strategies to add some adventure to your life and feel alive again: 1. Find the time.…

8 Ways to Find Deeper Meaning in Life 8 Ways to Find Deeper Meaning in Life There’s more to life than just going to work, eating dinner, maintaining your home, and watching TV. Even people that are obsessed with their careers can feel like their life is flat and lacks real meaning. You might be lucky enough to find true meaning from your work, but most of us desire greater fulfillment. We’re all searching for some kind of meaning from life. But, how do you find it? Use these tips to find greater meaning in your day-to-day life: 1. Volunteer. Put your attention on others, and you’ll feel better overall.…

14 Habits to Live a Wonderful Life 14 Habits to Live a Wonderful Life Positive habits are powerful tools. They allow you to accomplish meaningful tasks with little thought or motivation required. With the right set of habits, you can accomplish nearly anything and be on autopilot much of the time. Those people that put forth herculean effort are admired by our society. We love the runner that crawls the last mile of a marathon. However, a surer path to success is to do the necessary things each and every day. A little each day adds up to a lot. See how your habits influence the quality of your life:…

10 Actions You Can Take to Create a Vibrant, Fulfilling Life 10 Actions You Can Take to Create a Vibrant, Fulfilling Life “There is only one true success. To be able to live your own life in your own way.” – Christopher Morley Most people look at the Richard Branson’s and the Elon Musk’s of this world and see them as super successful. But what if you’re not “most people”? What if you light up over other stories about more tangible, more heart-warming activities that touch your soul? For example, maybe you read a story about a man who spent his whole life planting trees and created a huge new…

Spontaneity – A Delectable Spice of Life: How You Can Get More of It Spontaneity – A Delectable Spice of Life: How You Can Get More of It Most of us are creatures of habit who like to create routines for ourselves and stick with them. These routines can be helpful in some ways as they enable us to get things done. However, too much routine can leave you feeling like there certainly must be something more to life, wondering what it is, and how you can add it to your own life. Becoming more spontaneous will add spice and adventure to your life and help you to leave boredom…

The Many Benefits of Solitude The Many Benefits of Solitude While no one wants to feel lonely, there are many benefits to spending time alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling to concentrate, or just need some time to yourself, a little solitude might be just what you need. Even if you live in a big city, there are ways to carve out some time to yourself without the presence of others. Everyone would be well-served to have some time alone each day. Solitude is better than you think! Consider these benefits: 1. You learn a lot about yourself. It’s hard to give yourself a lot of attention and notice the…

Finding Joy in the Simplicity of Life Finding Joy in the Simplicity of Life Since when did life get so complicated? What happened to the days of running wild and not having to worry about anything? Even as we’ve gotten older, it’s still fun to remember the good old days and the simplicity of life. But truth be told, you can still have that feeling. With some daily effort, your life can be balanced between joy and simplicity. What most people don’t realize is that their daily stressful lives are stressful because of themselves. They’ve booked themselves solid, ran themselves ragged, and planned too many “to-dos” to keep up. Even…

How to Turn a Bad Day Into an Amazing Day How to Turn a Bad Day Into an Amazing Day Have you ever had a bad day and decided to throw in the towel? A bad day can make you feel like giving up and waiting for tomorrow to come. However, a bad day can be saved. You really don’t get that many days over the course of a lifetime, so make the most of each day. With some effort and a little mental toughness, a bad day can be turned into a good day. Learn to make a good day out of a bad day with these strategies: 1.…