Happy Friday! Today can either be a great day, or an average day. We each get to decide for ourselves. I for one am choosing to build a great day! 🙌 Because life’s too short to be average, and striving for greatness means faster progress towards meaningful things in life. And even if today actually Read more about Shooting for a great Friday[…]
Did you know… You can get rid of your negative thoughts by writing them down onto a piece of paper, then ripping that paper up and throwing it in the trash? It’s true. A bunch of studies prove that turning our thoughts into material objects —> increases or decreases our mental impact depending on what Read more about Ditching negative thoughts (and keeping good ones!)[…]
It rises, a glorious sun, if one can sit quite long enough, Seeing it, one feels… now I have everything, everything I could ever want. ~ Hafiz ***** Woot woot! It’s FRIDAY!!! And now after reading this poem my plan is to sit and look at the sun all day long! (well, not look directly Read more about Solar Therapy 🌤[…]
Kindness makes you happy –> And happiness makes you kind. It’s a benevolent cycle ⭕️ To start, just do one small kind deed for someone else in the morning. It’ll kick start your day with happiness, then the kind cycle continues from there. Wishing you a great Friday, getting lost in the merriment. Love, Joel Read more about The Benevolent Cycle ⭕️[…]
In the finance community, people update their Net Worth Report at the start of each month… But today, I’m evaluating my *Self Worth* instead. (Self worth is basically the same as Self Esteem… It’s confidence in one’s own abilities and assurance of who they are) Here are some areas in my life and a rating Read more about July 1st *Self* Worth Report[…]
Happy Saturday!!! Wishing you lots of happiness, good vibes, positivity, smiles, hugs and kisses, special moments, delicious foods, relaxing naps, unexpected presents, random signs from the universe, free money, inner peace, uncontrollable laughter, celebrations, play time with friends, raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens… Did I miss anything? Basically whatever stuff you love in Read more about Good vibes coming your way[…]
Dear everyone, Good news! I just found a secret fountain of unlimited happiness. ⛲️ …and I’m going to package up this happiness into tiny little bottles and ship it to everyone on this email list. Would you like a little bottle of happiness? Here is how you get one… All you need to do, is Read more about A quick route to happiness today 😁[…]
Getting high on LIFE: is the euphoric feeling you get when you realize how amazing your current life is. Some people only feel it once in a while. Others get the feeling multiple times every day because they’re in a constant state of appreciation. A few reminders in case you forgot: Life is awesome YOU Read more about 4.20 Day – Time to get high…[…]
“To get rid of your anger, you can close your eyes and visualize the other person in 300 years time… What will they become? Ash. And you too.” – Thich Nhat Hanh ***** Happy weekend, happy people! Today: Settle all your beefs, because in the long run they probably don’t even matter much. Life’s too Read more about Forgive, forget, move on.[…]
“A person who likes walking will walk further than a person who just likes the destination” ***** I’m not sure what your exact goals are in life, or what you’re trying to build or achieve… But I hope you are enjoying the process as much as possible. If you enjoy the every day journey, not Read more about And I would walk 500 miles…[…]
Happiness is momentary. Anyone can feel happiness, it’s quite easy. Give someone their favorite food and they’ll be happy in that moment. Joy is a deeper, longer term satisfaction. Joy is more balanced, as it often comes with struggles, sacrifices and selfless acts. For example, raising a child or falling in love gives you joy. Read more about Happiness vs. Joy[…]
Good morning!! I made this video for you 👇👇👇 And if this doesn’t get you pumped up, I don’t know what will. Your biggest cheerleader, Joel
Ever heard of the “Grant Study“? It’s one of the longest running studies ever done on human development… It started in the 1940’s when researchers at Harvard Medical School followed 268 college graduates, and studied them for next 75 years! They met with these people regularly through life and measured a bunch of psychological, anthropological, Read more about “Happiness is love. Full stop.”[…]
Did you know that… One single candle 🔥 can light 1000 other candles, without shortening its own life? Well, it’s the same with sharing happiness… One single happy person 😁 can light up the lives of 1000 other people, without decreasing their own happiness supply. So this is my challenge for you in 2022: Share Read more about This year, light 1000 candles 🕯[…]
The secret to being happy?… —-> Focus on what you love about your life. The secret to being miserable?… —-> Focus on what you hate about your life. Today: Focus on the good stuff! (Then, go and create more of it 😉) Make it a good one, Love, Joel Sent from Reykjavik, Iceland 🇮🇸. Thanks Read more about Your focus 🔍 determines your reality[…]
I was at the bank yesterday, and a teller lady looked over at me and asked, “What are you smiling about? Why are you so happy today?” Honestly there was nothing really special about yesterday. I was just smiling because I like smiling! I told her I was cheesin’ for no reason! About 10% of Read more about Why are you smiling so much?[…]
M ake sure that today you O wn your attitude. N o matter what happens, D ecide to be happy… A nd focus on the good. Y ou are in control. 💪 Happy MONDAY. Make it a good one, – Joel Brownies at the airport lounge. How creative! (and delicious 😋)
Most people wander around life, trying to find “happiness”. They think it’s a thing, a place, a person, a promotion… they travel far and wide to find it. But the truth is, happiness is already inside them. It’s a direction, not a place. To unlock happiness you just gotta be present, and pay attention to Read more about Happiness is a direction, not a place.[…]
Happy Friday, beautiful souls! Just a quick reminder for today… Happiness is not about having everything you want in life. It’s about wanting everything you already have. 🏡 🍔 🚗 👨👩👧👦 ❤️ ☀️ = 😀 Wishing you a great day out there, appreciating your awesome stuff in life. Cheers! – Joel **Update: A reader sent Read more about Happiness is pretty simple[…]
A few weeks back I asked you guys “How do you cheer yourself up, snap out of a bad mood, and switch from negative to positive thinking?”… 7 brave soles responded, and here are the replies below! (and right at the very bottom, I’m adding a link to my personal massive list I’ve been building Read more about How do you cheer yourself up?[…]
Good morning and happy Saturday!! How ya’ll feeling out there? I read a really cool quote the other day — “be the rainbow in someone else’s cloud” Got me thinking… We all have the awesome ability to make a difference in someone else’s life. Most rainbows pop up unexpectedly, and instantly cheer people up. And Read more about Be someone’s rainbow this weekend 🌩🌈[…]
Here’s a list of 101 ways to cheer yourself up! Some of them are a little weird, but bear with me — there are some really fun ones in here… Try them out and let me know what you think! And remember, we all have tough days and go through weird moods. It’s natural. But Read more about 101 Ways to Cheer Yourself Up and Be Happy![…]
Yesterday was my wife’s parents’ 42nd wedding anniversary! I asked my mother in law what is the secret to a happy and successful marriage… Her answer was: “Independence and interdependence. We are both independent — every day we go out and do what we have to do — but we always come back together. I Read more about 42 years of happiness…[…]
Today I have 10 small challenges for you… As you check off each one, watch your happiness increase!! 😎 ***** Challenge #1: No complaining, ALL DAY today! Challenge #2: Think of 3 good things that happened this week… (You don’t have to write them down… but, sharing is caring and other people love hearing your Read more about Friday Happiness Checklist v3! ✅[…]
Did you know, keeping a small plant on your work desk can increase your productivity by 15%!? 🪴 Plants have calming powers, and they allow for more creative and flexible thinking. Also did you know…? children engage in significantly more creative play when they are in courtyards with abundant greenery 🌳☘️ shrubs and trees in Read more about Productivity Hack: Get a desk plant! 🌱[…]
“It happened on one of those zip-a-dee-doo-dah days. Now that’s the kind of day when you can’t open your mouth without a song jumping right out of it!” – James Baskett TODAY is a zip-a-dee-doo-dah day. Have fun laughing, dancing, and doing what you love with the people you love. Life is good 😎 – Read more about Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder[…]
Happy Friday, my dudes! Here is your happiness checklist for today. Read them, do them, check them off, share them around, and notice your happiness increase! (as well as the happiness of those around you) 🙂 HAPPINESS CHECKLIST: ✅ I’ve reminded myself that I’m incredibly blessed in life! ✅ Today I used my superpower of Read more about Happiness Checklist, v2! ✅[…]
“This note was given to me on my first day in university… It lives now on the wall of my room, whenever I sit on my desk to start studying, I read it and I remember the right choice I made…” “My husband left this for me a year ago 😀”… “Five years Read more about Share the goodness – It’s Friday!![…]
Dear everyone, It’s been brought to my attention that despite my daily morning emails, some of you are still having a hard time staying motivated and happy each day. Therefore, I have decided to increase my efforts… Starting tomorrow, instead of just 1 email each day, I will be sending 15 emails per day. You’ll Read more about Monday happiness – you gotta choose it.[…]
Today, every time you smile, help someone, offer support, listen to others or do a kind deed… this is like making a deposit into your happiness account. On the flip side, every time you turn your back on someone, get angry, be lazy or selfish… this is like taking a withdrawal from your happiness account. Read more about Your happiness bank account[…]
People ask why I’m so excited and happy all the time. The reason is this internal belief: The grass is green where I already am. Daily appreciation is my secret. I am stoked for everything I have, who I am, and the people I’m surrounded by. There’s no question whether I’m going to have a Read more about I have a secret[…]
Remember… How you start the day is usually how you finish. Be positive! Happy Monday!
A lot of people fly to Hawaii to find happiness. But after a little while there, they realize that everything in Hawaii is imported. It’s an island. Things are brought there, not found there. If you don’t fly happiness in with you, you’re not going to find any in Hawaii. Happiness isn’t a place. It’s Read more about The biggest thing Hawaii has taught me…[…]
The antidote to fomo is jomo. JOMO = Joy of missing out. Be happy, because missing out is actually a good thing sometimes… Instead of reading the news on your phone, ask the friends around you what their news is. Get updates via personal conversation. Instead of looking at other peoples photos online, get out Read more about The antidote to FOMO[…]
“Happiness is available. Please help yourself to it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Happiness is free. 🙂 It’s right there for the taking. SO TAKE SOME! Happy Sunday 😎 Last night I got a royal flush!! Too bad we were playing hand and foot canasta and it didn’t help 🙁
Bad News is I didn’t win the $68 million lottery jackpot last night. Good News is I already have everything I need in life right here at home. The secret to having it all… …is knowing you already do. Happy Sunday! Woohoo! Found a place nearby for free puzzle swaps!
My friend Cory shot me this yesterday… “I just read a book called The Happiness Advantage (<—- affilly link!). Turns out there is a whole branch of psychology that studies happiness. The author summarized a bunch of research and came up with a really cool discovery! Most people see that “successful” people tend to be Read more about Happiness fuels success, not the other way around[…]
This morning I’m “cheesin’ for no reason”. I just learned this phrase yesterday and apparently it means: To be in a really happy mood, without knowing why. I like this because you don’t need to have a specific reason to be happy. It’s OK to be feeling good, loving life, smiling, and laughing along the Read more about Cheesin’ for no reason[…]
On a scale of 1 – 10, how happy are you when you wake up? For me, the number changes day to day. I wish I could bounce out of bed happy at level 10 every day, but that’s not normal for me. Sometimes I wake up and my happiness level is like at 2. Read more about Waking up and being happy[…]
One of the quickest ways to GET happiness, is to GIVE happiness. This morning as you’re starting your day, plan a few quick things that will bring happiness to others. Then after those are done, try doing even more 🙂 Chores around the house, so your loved ones don’t have to. Leave love notes or Read more about Quickest way to happiness –> GIVE[…]
YOU are the biggest part of your own happiness. Happiness isn’t out there waiting for you… It’s not something that you stumble upon randomly or only deserve later in life. Happiness is already within you. Right now. It’s on you to recognize that and consciously lead your day with it. 🙂 Sometimes its easy, sometimes it’s hard work. But it’s always worth Read more about Your happiness = your responsibility[…]
“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.”Eleanor Roosevelt Take a quick minute this morning and think about your partner, a close friend or a family member. What makes them smile and feel happiness? is Read more about Thinking of others[…]
Last week someone called me “naive” for being happy and positive all the time. 😔 Whilst I can see how it comes across that way (and I definitely am naive about a lot of stuff) that’s not the reason I’m so positive. Being happy and positive is NOT: Ignoring your problems Pretending world issues don’t Read more about Stayin’ Positive and Happy![…]
Don’t just look on the bright side of life, LIVE on the bright side. – Build your home there – Get a job there – Make friends on the bright side – Invite others over there – Create your hobbies there Thinking about the positives of every situation is a good start… But the next Read more about Welcome to the bright side[…]
This morning when I woke up, I made a choice: – To be happy, and to have a great day today – Now that I’ve determined this, I’ll be subconsciously looking for positive things while going about my regular duties. Things that excite me, things that make me laugh, and fun opportunities will all present Read more about Make a simple morning choice.[…]
Happiness is contagious. Not just from people –> people. Happiness is contagious within your own brain and thought patterns. It starts with 1 tiny little positive thought. That happy thought births another. Then those thoughts multiply over and over. And if you allow it, the happiness continues to grow and grow until you see the Read more about Be like Peter Pan… Think happy thoughts![…]
Read these out loud to yourself… “Today will be a great day” “I am in charge of how I feel, and I choose to be happy” “No matter what the world throws at me today, I will figure it out. I’ve handled everything this far in life, and each day I’m getting Read more about Today’s Affirmations. Tell these to yourself.[…]
Every one of us has an infinite supply of love and happiness. It’s like an energy source- it never runs out. And because it never runs out, you don’t ever have to hold back or be stingy when expressing your love and happiness. You can use as much as you want, as often as you Read more about An infinite supply of love and happiness[…]
“Happiness is an option. And misery is an option. These are both choices that you can apply to the same day’s events. Which option do you choose?” – Todd Tressider – Today, start out with a smile. It’s a great day to be alive! – Next, think up a nice comment to give your Read more about Being happy on purpose![…]
e·qua·nim·i·ty (noun) mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. “today, nothing can disturb my equanimity” PS. Thank you all for your comments and support from yesterday’s email. I truly appreciate all your thoughts. One of my favorite replies I received yesterday was… “I am not writing to offer an opinion on Read more about Equanimity – mental calmness[…]
“Create moments today, that you want to remember tomorrow” I’m feeling lazy this morning… I could quite easily sit on the couch and watch TV all day. But if I did that, come tomorrow, I would have dull memories. I’m capable of creating so much more in my life. So today, I’m going to: Spend Read more about Tomorrow’s memories[…]
Being perfect at everything will please more people, right? Nope… Perfectionism has many downsides: – it makes life difficult for people around you – makes you want to avoid certain activities (if you think you’re not good at it, you don’t even try it) – it’s exhausting – brings stress and anxiety – not Read more about People like YOU[…]
Living an extraordinary life has nothing to do with comparing yourself to how ordinary people live. It’s about comparing yourself to yourself. Every day I try to: – Progress a little on goals – Learn some new stuff – Share or give things – Be a better version of myself than yesterday When Read more about Living an Extraordinary Life[…]
Happiness Doors “When one door of happiness closes, another one opens. But often people look too long at the closed door, they don’t see the new open one” Close your eyes for a moment and picture 10 doors, all in a row. Each one leads to happiness. Some doors are open, some closed, Read more about Happiness Doors – Look Around You[…]
Spread happiness and joy. That is all. Make it a great day, – Joel *Photo by MI PHAM
Surfing is a strange sport. About 99% of time is spent paddling and waiting, and only 1% actually standing up and riding waves. Sometimes I’m in the water for 2 hours and only catch 4-5 waves. This can be frustrating for beginners and bystanders to understand. Why go through hours of pain only to get Read more about The Surfer’s Secret[…]