happiness

Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.

Loving Yourself
First thing's first, yes the title to this blog is a little cliché, and I know you're probably preparing yourself for a load of inspirational bull, but normally, I'm not an inspirational person. Judging by the title, you've probably made numerous assumptions about me. Let's clear all this up. No, I'm not a vegan. No, I'm not spiritual, and no, I don't do yoga. All in all I'm a pretty grounded person, but I do love myself, and you should love yourself.
By Sam Tooms7 years ago in Motivation
Handing in Your Resignation with No New Job, No Plan, and Most Importantly, No Fear!
My palms are sweating and my right knee is jiggling nervously. I twitch as the office door opens, and groan internally as I see the director enter the room.
By Jordan Catto7 years ago in Motivation
Becoming an Adult Far from Everything
One year ago, I took the plane to cross the ocean. Six hours later, I was in an other dimension: North America. Quite a big deal for a 18-year-old boy who's never lived far from his family. I was completely unconscious. I did not even know what I was doing... But I did it.
By Jean 🦅7 years ago in Motivation
Be the Black Sheep
Many of us “sheep” of society choose to base our everyday life and actions on whatever’s going on in the world. We always find ourselves going everyday with the flow of society. It’s easier to make friends and get followers that way anyways right..? While very few of us “black sheep” of society rather go the hard way. If you asked me I say it's the hard way or the highway; Following a blind society is something that kills our energy, beats us into depression, and drives us to be anxious. Tell me, where does your happiness truly lie? I highly doubt its in following some of the latest trends in society.
By Jessica DelGrosso7 years ago in Motivation
Stones
“I’m telling you, it’s all in the motion.” She holds the stone in her hand and winds her arm back. Knees bent, eyes squinted, and focused on the water. Then, almost as graceful as it is forceful, she chucks the smooth, edgeless stone at the surface of the water and watches it skip.
By Jonathan Miciano7 years ago in Motivation
The Search for Enlightenment
Searching for Enlightenment I have always believed that happiness is something to be found. That one day I will find someone or something that will make me think "Yeah, I'm finally happy." A sudden change in feelings where all the years of hurt disappear, and all you feel is joy. You can live the rest of your life in total tranquility.
By Kelsey Gager7 years ago in Motivation
Lonely Hearts
Hey you, lonely soul! There are a lot of people in the world all feeling lonely, feeling they have no one to turn to, no one to seek comfort in, no one to love them, basically just feeling they have no one.
By LEANNE RANKIN7 years ago in Motivation
5 Things I Learned Living Abroad
I'm Italian and I lived in the same village, the same street, the same house and the same room for 19 years. My house was situated in a village of less than 9,000 people in the countryside, near Venice.
By Elena Dall'Agnese7 years ago in Motivation
A Series of Fortunate Events
I have always been one to look back in reflection of months and years past. This past year is no exception especially since it has shaped me into who I am at this very moment, typing on my laptop late at night. Like many people out there, I thought I had an idea of what I wanted out of life but like many others, I was still somewhat adrift, searching for some meaningful purpose in life and now that I have finally figured out a couple of paths I wish to continue on in life, I thought I'd share them.
By Morganne Thayer7 years ago in Motivation
Feel the Fear and Try to Do It Anyway
So three weeks since I first took the plunge, I am happy to report that I'm still going in and have only actually missed three mornings. It's become a ritual now and even though when I wake up, the prospect of a sea plunge isn't always instantly appealing, by the time I've walked through the fields, woken up, and warmed up, the sea dip halfway is now an essential part of the day.
By Sam Derbyshire7 years ago in Motivation
Stop Beating Yourself Up!
Disclaimer: This isn’t for people battling depression. Depression isn’t solved with a simple, “Stop doing this.” If you are battling depression, please talk to a licensed therapist or other healthcare professional.
By Skye RJ7 years ago in Motivation
How to Remain Positive When Surrounded by Negativity
Everyone is entitled to happiness. Everyone is also entitled to go through difficult times. But what if people are making your life so miserable that you lose sight of your happiness? That’s when you have to tell yourself that you will overcome it. That’s when you have to tell yourself to think positive and focus on the good things that are in your life—even if other people try to convince you otherwise. It’s difficult, but it can be done. It’s important to remember that those who are criticizing you and trying to bring you down are probably just jealous of you because of all that you have already accomplished. They might be so miserable in their own life, that the only thing they know how to do is insult other people to try to make themselves feel better. But that doesn’t mean that you have to remain miserable.
By Pamela Dirr8 years ago in Motivation