I Am Thankful for the Taxes I Have to Pay

wishful man I Am Thankful for the Taxes I Have to PayWhat do you dread?

Many hate paying taxes. But, perhaps, this is just a perception problem.  Maybe we should be thankful we get to pay taxes.  Yes, I said thankful.

Do you think I’m crazy?!?  Are you wondering if I’ve gone stark, raving mad?  Why in the world would anyone be happy about paying taxes?

Well, I want to prove a point.  I want to show you that happiness has …

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Enjoy Life: Choose to Be Happy

happy woman Enjoy Life: Choose to Be HappyAre you enjoying your life today?

I imagine that a lot of you will answer no to this question.  For one reason or another, maybe even one that you can’t accurately name, you’d say that you aren’t exactly happy.

Why not decide to enjoy life?  Why not choose to be happier today?

It really is a conscious choice that we can make.  After all, we choose to be unhappy.  We …

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25 Things I Am Most Thankful for This Year

turkey 25 Things I Am Most Thankful for This YearWhat are you most thankful for?

This is the traditional time of the year that we stop and reflect on what we have to be thankful for.  I think this is an extremely important exercise for each of us to do.

Our normal, day-to-day lives are so hectic and busy that we seldom slow down long enough to really count our blessings. 

This actually reduces our happiness. 

Intentionally practicing gratitude …

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The Great Indoors: 5 Ways to Create an Upbeat Atmosphere in Your Home this Winter

bright flowers thumb The Great Indoors: 5 Ways to Create an Upbeat Atmosphere in Your Home this WinterThis is a guest post by Jakob Berry.

The long winter months can sometimes make us feel depressed because so much time is spent indoors.

This is especially true if you are the type of person who loves warmer weather activities such as hiking, a stroll on the beach, or simply sitting out and enjoying a few rays. However, there are several ways in which you can prevent feeling down …

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10 Inspiring Things You Can Do Each Day

inspired thinker 10 Inspiring Things You Can Do Each DayThis is a guest post by Whitney Jones.

Sometimes, life can make it difficult to stay upbeat every day. We’re all pulled in so many directions that finding those miniature moments of happiness and inspiration can be a challenge.

So, commit to making your own happiness with just one or two small acts of inspired action every day.

You can concentrate on yourself or brighten someone else’s day—whatever you choose, …

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Don’t Be Afraid of Enthusiasm

covered mouth Don’t Be Afraid of EnthusiasmDo you stifle your own enthusiasm?

Have you ever said to yourself, “I don’t want to get too excited about this because it might not happen?”

Enthusiasm is nothing to be afraid of.  In fact, we should embrace it.  When we try to avoid the “big letdown”, we also rob ourselves of so much of the joy and happiness we could be getting from what is happening in our lives.…

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Buying Happiness: An Approach that Works

happy couple Buying Happiness: An Approach that WorksHow do you buy happiness?

Getting your mind right about money is very important to your happiness.  Because your finances can be a source of either real joy or sorrow based on how you handle what you have.

Buying happiness is a tricky subject to write about because some people will likely misunderstand and when they do you can send them off in completely the wrong direction.  I’m going to …

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