I am now doing a few things to increase my level of happiness.

Post-It note reminders
Noticing when I (and others) think negative thoughts

I believe that the most challenging thing about being happy is simply remembering to be happy. I forget to be happy in the moment. Often I get caught up in national news or relationships or my thoughts […]

This article is the third in a series that discusses the essential elements of happiness.
Focus is the ability to direct your attention. Is the glass half empty or half full? You answer will depend on your focus. Anthony Robbins talks about how questions are an effective way to change your focus. Any time you are […]

This article is the second in a series that discusses the essential elements of happiness.
Physiology is the second essential element of happiness. Physiology includes smiling, laughter and relaxed body movement. Smiling is a very powerful way to move you into a happy state. Smiling is strongly linked to positive feelings in nearly everyone. A persistent […]

This article is the first in a series that discusses the essential elements of happiness.
Thought control and thought awareness are the first key elements essential to happiness. Human beings possess the ability to exercise executive control over their own thoughts. Happiness begins with one’s ability to choose to think or not to think. At times […]

 “Sometimes I find it hard to make myself feel happy. I am often aware that in the moment I could be making myself feel happier, but I choose not to.” Does this lament sound familiar? How does someone go from merely acknowledging the truth that happiness is a choice to actually choosing to be happy […]