In this week's edition of Happiness Posts, we are diving into a topic that resonates at the core of happiness – the profound impact of meaningful goals on the pursuit of a truly happy life.

Good morning and Happy Saturday! As we are about to begin another weekend, what better way to kickstart our mornings than with a dose of positivity and inspiration?

In pursing happiness, we often find ourselves searching for the elusive "how." How can we consistently invite joy into our lives? The answer may lie in our habits, those deeply ingrained things we do regularly and repeatedly.

As we say goodbye to the old and welcome in the new, there's an undeniable sense of optimism in the air—a collective agreement to embrace the joy of fresh starts and new beginnings. Let's explore how we can navigate the coming year with a focus on happiness and well-being.

Read for reasons why random acts of kindness to strangers have such a powerful impact on them, the community, and you. Adopting this practice can really uplift your life.

Suffering for a higher purpose can be a powerful agent for happiness. Read this post for how a 62-minute plank hold opened a new level of happiness and also an insight into how transformational experiences eradicate limiting beliefs.

In my experience, meaningful struggles have led to some of the greatest, long-lasting happiness. This blog post is a comparison of my experiences in seeking happiness through things, experiences, and struggles.

Discover the keys to a happy weekend in this happiness post, which shares advice from Emma Hakk's article, 4 Things Happy People Do on the Weekends.

Much has been written about whether happiness or purpose is better. I believe having a strong "why" allows you to overcome many obstacles on the way to the good life.

In his article, 10 Powerful Ways to Create Your Own Happiness, Dr. Travis Bradberry argues that emotional intelligence (EQ) is critical to happiness. He also makes the convincing point that about half your happiness is up to how you choose to react.

Are entrepreneurs happier than average people? Many entrepreneurs suffer from the trap that success brings happiness. People that view happiness as a by-product of success are chasing the horizon -- despite walking toward it, the horizon is always out of reach.

The next time you find yourself frantically checking your watch, consider what 'buying time' means for finding happiness. Buying time likely leads to more space to pursue activities that align with meaning and purpose.

While positive thinking may not in and of itself yield a wonderful life; it is a tool needed to create it. Approaching obstacles as things to figure out rather than unbeatable enemies allows you to take control.

Ever heard of the Easterlin Paradox? The idea is that more money can only do so much to make us happier once our immediate needs are met. The key is how and where to spend it.

Society makes it seem like neat and tidy always wins the race; however, researchers have found that the rigidity of over-organization is the enemy of productivity, and therefore, happiness. Interestingly enough, the messier you are, the happier you are!

In any game, we pride ourselves on beating out the competition. However, this 'first place' centered thinking can actually work to our disadvantage in the game of happiness.

Whether you prefer an ocean, a lake, or pond, studies have shown that spending time near water has a positive impact on our well-being.

According to some, people that are chronically late are simply overly optimistic about time the logic goes, and optimistic people tend to be happier and more balanced psychologically.

Learn how the meaning of mindfulness can be found through intention-setting and standing up to urgency. It can slow time and increase the space between stimulus and response.

While popular psychology proclaims that happiness is a choice, it may be worth it to consider the purpose of negativity in happiness. What if taking the time to feel our 'bad' feelings made us appreciate, and even make better progress toward, feeling happy again?