The standard American diet, or SAD, has a surprisingly accurate acronym as it is known for making many people sad! A focus on high-sugar, high-fat foods with refined carbohydrates is damaging to your body and your mood. How does the food that you put in your body affect your daily […]
Comfort foods are known for making us happy until we wake up the morning after and step on the scale. Whether you have a sweet tooth or a savory tooth, here are some of the comfort foods that are a little bit dangerous to be around (at least if your […]
Meditation seems to be going through a resurgence in popularity currently, but it has been practiced for hundreds of years. Meditation trains the mind, just like working out trains the body. While mindfulness meditation is perhaps the most well-known type of meditation today, concentration meditation is another popular form. Are […]
Growing up, summer reading means a list full of books from your teacher, many trips to the library and small prizes for reading a certain number of books. As an adult, it can be difficult to fit reading into an already-packed schedule. However, picking up a book has many real […]
When you were little, you probably wrote down your thoughts, dreams and ideas in a small journal. Whether they are used to help keep track of plot points in books or to express heartbreak, journals are excellent ways to boost your personal happiness. Through keeping a journal, I’ve learned these […]
Believe it or not, exercise is scientifically proven to boost happiness. Aside from the physical health benefits you receive from taking a jog or going for a bike ride, your mind also gets to reap the benefits. How exactly does exercise increase your happiness? Exercise and Your Body Happiness […]
Finding personal happiness is difficult enough when everything is going well, and it’s even more difficult when you’re out of your comfort zone. Everyone has their own comfort zone, and it’s very simple and safe to stay inside of it. However, one of the best places that you can find […]
Last time, we talked about why it’s hard to laugh on stressful days and how a lack of laughter can negatively impact your personal happiness. Today, I want to share with you some of my favorite jokes that always get me to smile, even on days where I’m mad or […]
Surrounding yourself with positive relationships can totally change your mood, your perspective and your personal happiness. Here are ten of my favorite things to do to build positive relationships with my friends and improve their lives as well. Call one person I care about every morning and see […]
With terrible things happening all over the globe, high stress levels, and many of us collapsing from our over-scheduled lifestyles at the end of each day, we need laughter more than ever. So why exactly are we not laughing like we used to? Here are some of the reasons I […]
