When you think of being happy, you probably think about external factors in your life, such as having a comfortable place to live, money to fund your lifestyle, and more. While those things can certainly contribute to a greater sense of well-being and contentment, they rarely create happiness on their own.. . . >>> READ MORE

When it comes to feeling happy and content, your attitude plays an important role. A negative attitude keeps you focused on the negative side of your situation. You spend more time thinking about what you don't have; the opportunities you missed out on, the terrible things that have happened to you in the past, and the awful things that might happen to you in the future.. . . >>> READ MORE

In our ongoing quest for happiness and contentment, we often find ourselves accumulating ever increasing piles of stuff. However, the more stuff we accumulate, the more we begin to realize that we don't feel happier at all; we feel overwhelmed, crowded and scattered.. . . >>> READ MORE

Are you yearning for a greater sense of happiness in your life but feel weighed down by problems? If so, try adopting an attitude of lightheartedness and watch how quickly it can inject an element of fun and whimsy into your life.. . . >>> READ MORE

There are many ways to create a greater sense of happiness in your life, but one of the simplest and most powerful is by giving to others. Why does giving to others make you feel happier?. . . >>> READ MORE

When you're striving to create a greater sense of happiness in your life, paying attention to your spiritual practice may be beneficial because its often been purported that spiritual people are generally happier than people without a defined spiritual practice. You may find that hard to believe if you don't consider yourself to be a spiritual person, but take a peek at some of the benefits of a spiritual practice below and then consider whether they might contribute to a greater sense of happiness in your own life too:. . . >>> READ MORE

A daily practice of gratitude can help keep you feeling happy more often, simply because gratitude smooths the rough edges in your life and keeps you focused on the good stuff, rather than obsessing about things that might detract from your sense of happiness.. . . >>> READ MORE

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by worry, you know how difficult it is to feel happy at the same time. Worry and happiness are by nature complete opposites; they cannot co-exist. When you worry, you're focusing more on the negative side of a situation wondering what might happen that will challenge your ability to cope, or otherwise dreading negative events. When you're happy, you're not focusing on the negative side but rather affirming all thats good in your life.. . . >>> READ MORE