Articles Posted in the " happiness " Category


  • Stress and Community Building?

    Do you deal with stress? Yes, if you’re alive, your answer has to be yes. We know that stress is a “given” in life, but Kelly McGonigal shares that stress comes bearing a gift! Come by the LFI porch to learn more!


  • What Makes You Happy?

    “Happiness isn’t a place you need to get to; Happiness is where you are when nothing can get to you.” ~ Lori Gosselin Happiness is something I’ve long thought about.  I’m not sure why; I’ve been a..


  • Is Life Fair?

    “If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.” ~The Desiderata When you were a child did you believe life should be fair? ..


  • Do You Believe Your Thoughts?

    Do You Believe Your Thoughts?

    Are you familiar with the work of Byron Katie? I’ve been following her for some time, watching her videos, using her “work” to work through some of my issues. She has developed an amazing way of looking..


  • Could This Be Your Superpower?

    Do you enjoy riddles? See if you can guess what this is: It makes you feel better than the mood-elevating act of eating chocolate makes you feel. It make you feel better than you’d feel if you..


  • What Makes You Happy?

    What Makes You Happy?

    I’ve found him! I’ve found the Guru on the mountaintop; Dr. Ed Diener who is considered the world authority on human happiness! Dr. Diener is a psychologist and author who has been studying happiness for over twenty-five..



  • Do You Celebrate Small Wins?

    I was reading an article, Top 9 Things to Remember When Life is Not Going Your Way, and the point that struck me was this one: Learn to celebrate small wins. What sterling advice! I don’t usually..