The Secret Behind Happy Hour in Regards to Staff Management

Most people work long hours meeting deadlines and satisfying clients, making most workers lack the time to socialize. The closest that the working class generation comes to socializing is through social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter or Tagged.

Happy hour has proved to be a very powerful tool in promoting teamwork and smooth flow among staff. Many companies have adopted this fun way of doing things and have actually discovered an avenue that opens up revenues for relaxation. Happy hour is usually a time that is set apart probably once a month, from two in the afternoon when every member of staff officially downs their working tools and mingles with each other and get to know one another well.

At happy hour, the CEO holds hands with the cleaner. This is very powerful in propagating trust between management and staff. You can bet that a company which goes one on one with its employees hardly ever experiences problems when it come to staff management.

It is through such activities that a salesperson can get to have a feel of what the IT person does on a day to day basis and vice versa.

A budget for snacks is provided and all kinds of goodies and soft drinks are shared among employees. Mind you this is not like a party, so alcoholic drinks are strictly forbidden. For the management team who are used to driving to and from work the exercise thereafter proves to be very helpful.

After a successful happy hour which works well preferably on a Friday, the team is ready to face another month of sitting behind their desktops, laptops, steering wheels or whatever else they sit behind without complaining and generate huge profits for the company. In addition, the managers are able to easily apply sound staff management.

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Needful Life Phrases About Happiness - Be Secretly Happy No Matter What is Happening in Your Life

Can you keep a secret? I mean, can you keep a really, really important secret? If you can, then you have a big head start on keeping yourself happy.

Tragedies of many "sizes" happen all the time. Events occur that are way beyond your control. What do you do to keep yourself going?

Steve came through the door of my office looking as though he had been run over by a pickup truck and left for dead. He was literally dirty, clothes torn, blood dripping from his left nostril.

"What happened to you?" was all I could manage.

"I just got mugged up town on my way to see you. That's way it been going these last several weeks," Steve said. (Not his real name.) "My life is a wreck. I messed up and my wife left me and took the kids. I was laid off my job after 17 years. My mother died two weeks ago. Father was already gone. My house is about to be foreclosed. I am just not happy."

Pardon me, but I almost laughed when he said, "I am just not happy." I managed to stifle the laughter, however. Steve didn't say that to be funny. He said it because it summed up his entire life at that moment.

We went to the restroom across from my office and got the bleeding stopped and his face washed. Then back to my office so we could talk. He told me the usual tale of how he had been raised to believe if he just had the right stuff, the correct job, lived in the proper neighborhood, drove this certain car, he would be happy. Instead, all these, plus his family, were gone in a few weeks time.

I said, "I'll teach you a secret. It won't cure your problems, but it will help you deal with them. Can you keep a secret?" I am sure this sounded much too light for him, but he was game for anything at that point.

I told him happiness resided on his inside, not his outside. I said to him that I was not making light of his circumstances, but the secret was he could be happy even in the midst of great discomfort or tragedy if he remembered this secret and applied it in every circumstance.

"You have seen, unfortunately, first had, that depending on outward situations does not bring happiness," I said. "You need to develop an inward space, a hiding place, if you will, where your happiness is locked away. Then nothing can finally destroy you."

I told him all he had to do to have and keep this secret was to decide it was so. Decide that at the Core of the Universe, and therefore his own core, there was deep, profound and everlasting Harmony that nothing could disturb or demolish. He needed to latch onto that Harmony by being in touch with It daily. Taking just a few minutes a day to deeply concentrate on being happy on the inside. That he needed to see this happiness radiating out to "cover" all contingencies.

Is there such a place within each of us? Oh, yes. Make no mistake, we are hardwired to the Core of Harmony of the Universe.

So, I told Steve, the world can be falling apart around us, yet we can remain cocooned in our happiness. Not as a means of permanent escape from the substantial world. But as a place of retreat where we can refresh our spirits and regain our strength for the fray. Steve left a little bit better off than when he appeared dirty and bleeding. As I heard from him over the weeks to come, he was feeling much better about himself and his world.

You, too, can feel much better when you develop and maintain this secret place of happiness within you. It takes just a few minutes each day to retreat to this site of refuge, to reequip yourself for whatever is happening in your physical world. Does it cure problems? No. But it surely helps you deal with them. Decide now, right now, that you have this secret of happiness within you.

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Balance in Business, Passion in Life - The Success Secret of Happy Entrepreneurs!

How to bring back the balance in your business and the passion in your life.

Do you remember when you first started your business, how energetic and optimistic you were? You were busy enjoying your work and your life.

Then somewhere along the way, routine and reality set in and your business kept demanding more and more of you. To cope, maybe you put relationships, hobbies, friends and your health on hold.

Do you want your business to thrive and excel without it consuming all your time and energy? Would you like to have more time for the important people in your life (including yourself)? It is possible to run a successful business while enjoying life to the fullest.

It starts with strategically re-thinking and prioritizing what's important in your life. It's a fact that there is not enough time in the day to do everything that you'd like to do.

In order to both run a successful business AND have a complete life, you need to tackle this challenge from two fronts:

1. In business - Allocate your time and run your business as efficiently as possible, and 2. In life - Build and maintain your "non-business" relationships, interests and other areas that create meaning, zest and fun!

Many of the business activities on your plate can be delegated or outsourced to free up your time. It's true, they may not get done as well as you do them, but does everything have to be completed in your style? Maybe letting go a little can free up your time for more important activities...

Some items are strategically important and need to be handled by you. Oftentimes, a bit of re-think will help you deal with these tasks in a more expedient fashion than today. E.g. how are you on time management? Prioritizing? Are you up to date on technology that can cut your workflow?

Then there are the activities that with a little innovation you can stop doing altogether - the true time wasters. Find them and delete them!

Here's a vital key to entrepreneurial success: When creating more meaning in your personal life, your business becomes more successful as well. This is an area where there's no trade off - you CAN both eat your cake and have it too!

About the Author:

Anders Moller has worked, studied and lived the subject of balance in business and life in his own companies for over 20 years. In his latest guide Balance in Business - The Success Secret of Happy Entrepreneurs, Anders shows you how easy it is to create this life/business balance in your own life, with thought-provoking ideas and practical examples from everyday situations. For more information visit [http://www.balancemybusiness.info/]

Secrets of Happy People - Positiveness

I believe that we have all experienced the feeling of happiness at some time during our lives. For some, it may be a feeling that they experience often. For others, feelings of happiness are few and far between. One thing is for certain, we all desire happiness. Money, work, relationships, in fact everything that we do is geared towards attaining a state of happiness in our lives.

Who you are and what you are passionate about, your life experiences and your expectations all play their part in determining the level of happiness in your life. Some people need a sense of success in their professional lives whereas for others, a good personal life matters more than anything else. Regardless of what brings you the greatest happiness, you need to recognize that you are in charge of your own happiness. You decide how you choose to define happiness and the conditions for you to experience it.

Positiveness

Are you an optimist, a pessimist, or a 'realist'? Most pessimists or 'realists' have developed a negative perspective because of past disappointments. They rationalize that if you don't expect much, then if something good happens you're pleasantly surprised, and if something bad happens then it's as you expected anyway.

This sounds sensible, but the reality is that if you have a positive point of view you give yourself more options. Rather than focusing on the problem, you give yourself the option of finding a solution. Rather than focusing on what's bad about the situation, you give yourself the option of seeing the good that is in it. Rather than focusing on how the event hurts you, you give yourself the option of learning and benefiting from the event.

Considering that most people who are miserable and going nowhere with their lives are pessimists, and most people who are happy and successful are optimists, which would you rather be?

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Believing In You!

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Happy Talk and 3 Simple Secrets to Happiness

What is the one thing you want more than anything else for the people you love the most? If you had a magic wand what would you grant your family and friends? What is it that everyone wants?

To be happy!

How can you make other people happy until you are happy? How can you be happy?

Lester Levenson, creator of The Sedona Method, discovered the key to happiness. He searched for 47 years and nearly died in the process but he did find it. Do you want to know what it is?

Lester had a breakthrough after much soul searching and found out how to be happy only after reviewing his entire life. He spotted a common pattern, one that was present in every happy moment.

Whenever he was feeling love towards another person he felt happy. And whenever he felt any other feeling he was not happy.

Test this principle for yourself. Think of a time when you were blissfully happy. Did you feel loving at that time? This works for me every time. Is this easy or what? Simply amazing!

If this sounds too simple to work I know that you have not tested it for yourself. Turning on a light bulb is easy too only because someone else figured it out!

Now it is time for Happy Talk or how to talk in a way that makes your family and friends happy...

1. Be Happy Yourself

Spend twenty minutes asking yourself:

who do I love most in my life?

what do I love most about myself?

what things do I love most in my life?

After doing this exercise you will feel much happier. And you will have done it without having to spend any money on expensive clothes, cars or holidays!

2. Spread the happiness

Now that you feel happy you will radiate this to whoever you spend time with. Happiness is infectious. Just be yourself and top up the happiness by quietly asking yourself the above three questions when you are in company.

3. Show your friends and family how to be happy

Depending on how well you know your friends you may want to approach this step in one of two ways.

If you want to play it safe ask your friend to talk about times when she was happy. Let her talk and just listen as she relives those wonderful times from the past.

Share your own favorite moments too. Enjoy yourself!

If the people you are with are more open to the ideas we are discussing here take them through the steps I covered above in section one. Ask them these questions:

who do you love most in my life?

what do you love most about myself?

what things do you love most in my life?

The Dalai Lama teaches that the purpose of life is to be happy. Go on and live a life of purpose with your family and friends!

About The Author

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report: 10 Simple Steps to Developing Communication Confidence. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at: http://www.howtotalkwithconfidence.com/report.htm

Quality Time Matters - The 3 Secrets of Happy Couples

How would you define spending quality time together with your partner? Here's a hint - it's about much more than sitting on the sofa watching TV. Truly happy couples know that real quality time should be spent talking to each other, finding out more about each other, fulfilling each other's emotional needs and doing things together. So if you're looking for the best relationship or dating advice, start with learning how to spend quality time with the one you love.

For most married couples, it's probably just a few hours a week, if that. Now go back in time to when you and your significant other were first dating. Chances are you spent about 15 hours a week basking in each other's undivided attention, and it felt fantastic!

What happened? It's a matter of priorities. Your relationship-nurturing the bond that you and your partner share-slipped a bit (or maybe a lot). For many, work, finances and kids moved to the top of the list. The problem is that when you neglect your relationship, you drift apart. This drifting leaves room for negative feelings and emotions to creep in: loneliness, resentment, apathy, anger, even falling out of love.

Acclaimed clinical psychologist Willard F. Harley Jr. talks about the 'promise of time'. He emphasizes this concept with couples about to enter into marriage, but it's relevant for all couples, no matter how long you've been together. It's basically the promise of spending time together each week giving one another quality, undivided attention.

In his clinical practice, Dr. Harley's first assignment for many couples trying to rebuild their relationship is the exercise of giving each other 15 hours of undivided attention for one week. Fifteen hours! He's had many couples try to convince him that this just isn't possible, mostly because it seems totally impractical. But, in the end, couples usually agree that without time they're never going to re-create the love they once had for each other.

To really make time for one another, Dr. Harley advises that couples follow The Policy of Undivided Attention.

There are THREE PARTS to The Policy of Undivided Attention:

Privacy. The time you spend in each other's company should not include children, relatives or friends. Privacy is paramount because it allows you to give each other, and your relationship, your full, undivided attention. This might be difficult, but it's necessary. The presence of others (and especially children), while wonderful, interferes with affection and intimate conversation.

Objectives. During the time you are together, try to meet the emotional needs of affection, sexual fulfillment, intimate conversation, and recreational companionship. This isn't an easy task. Obviously, each person is different, but evidence shows that romance for husbands tends to be sex and recreation, whereas for the majority of wives, they find affection and intimate conversation romantic.Dr. Harley's advice is to try to do all of these things when spending time together. This is a tall order, so it's important to talk openly with your partner about one another's emotional needs. Confusion often arises when one person assumes their needs are the same as their partner's. This can lead to frustration, anger and feeling misunderstood. Only through open dialogue can you learn about your partner's needs and how to fulfill them and vice versa.

Amount. The number of hours spent together should reflect the quality of your marriage. If your marriage is satisfying to both of you, 15 hours of undivided time together is probably enough. If your marriage is less than satisfying should you spend more or less time together? The answer is you should spend even more time together.

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Contributor, FinerMinds.com

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7 Secrets of Happy Couples

Why do some couples stay happy together for a lifetime, while others are in conflict almost from the beginning?

Part of the answer is compatibility - making the initial choice of a partner with whom you share common values. Equally much, however, depends upon the choices each partner chooses to make during the relationship. Here are seven choices made by happy couples:

1. Trust: Suspicion and jealousy are the death knell of any relationship. If the other is going to cheat or otherwise dishonor the relationship, suspicion and jealousy will not prevent it, and such a relationship is fatally flawed in any case. Unwarranted suspicion and jealousy create misery in a surprising number of relationships. If you want to live happily, trust your partner completely. If they dishonor your trust, deal with the situation then. In the meanwhile, your will have been happy.

2. Open Communication: Tell the truth, tell the whole truth. If you didn't want to share your whole life with your partner, why are you together? If you make a mistake, admit it. If you have doubts, talk about them. Secrets and lies kill a relationship. With truth and openness anything is possible. Even if something is unforgivable, it is better to deal with it quickly.

3. Honoring the other's point-of-view: People disagree, couples disagree. Understanding that the two partners in a couple remain individuals is crucial to a happy relationship. Why would you expect that you and your partner should agree on everything? Honor that one of you is a Republican and the other a Democrat. Honor that one of you is a vegetarian and the other loves a great steak.

4. Self-Confidence: Co-dependence is another frequent cause of failed relationships. Happy couples know that they don't need each other. Each partner is a completely whole and valid individual who has entered into a voluntary partnership. Neither "owns" the other, nor "can't live without" the other. Each has their own interests and friends, as well as having mutual interests and friends.

5. Generosity: Greed and selfishness kill relationships. True love is generous in spirit. Mostly, generosity is not about material things, although that is also important. To have a happy relationship, be generous of your time, your love, and your attention.

6. Forgiveness: Resentments and thoughts of revenge and vengeance have no place in a happy relationship. Happy couples forgive each other completely for everything the other has ever done or failed to do - no exceptions.

7. Gratitude: Happy couples are continuously grateful for each other. Every day there are a myriad of reasons to be grateful for your partner. Find those reasons each day, and thank your partner every day.

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Jonathan Lockwood Huie is an author of self-awareness books. He has been dubbed "The Philosopher of Happiness" by those closest to him, in recognition of his on-going commitment to seeing Joy in all of life.

** Today is your day to dance lightly with life. It really is. - jonathan lockwood huie**

Secrets of Happy Couples - You Can Learn to Have It

Do you ever wonder how those happy couples do it? Do they share some secret that nobody else knows? Would you like to know how to maintain the in-love feeling over the long haul? Sometimes it seems like happy couples are rare, but you can learn to be part of one, too.

Secret 1 - You will have to be willing to work at it.

Couples who have been together for decades will admit that it's not easy to be with one person for that long. But, it is worth it to have a solid, lifelong relationship. Both partners have to be willing to put in some work. This might mean making compromises.

Remember why you wanted to be with him in the first place. And ask him to try to remember why he is with you. You can maintain an appreciation for each other if you don't forget that those personal qualities that you were first attracted to are just as special now.

Secret 2 - It's all about communication.

Happy couples know that being able to talk to each other is of paramount importance. It doesn't matter whether you are mad, disappointed, or not in the mood to listen. Once you calm down, you need to be able to talk things through. If you can't, resentment and misery will set in.

Communication doesn't always come naturally. This might be one of those areas that require a lot of work. You both need to help to create an atmosphere where you feel comfortable coming to each other with problems. You also both need to remember to talk about the good things as well. Reinforce to each other why you are in love.

Secret 3 - Stick with it through good and bad.

There will be good times, and you should appreciate those, rather than taking them for granted. There will also be times that are not so good, and yet others where you will wonder why you ever got together in the first place.

You should both be prepared to work things out even when times are tough. Every couple goes through ups and downs, and you should be ready and willing to work through the rough patches. When you both know that you'll be there for each other no matter what, you will be one of those "happy couples."

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This article is contributed by Tina Jones from the Unforgettable Woman Publishing Team. She works together with founder Alexandra Fox and writes dating/relationship articles for women. You can find more about Unforgettable Woman Publishing by visiting their website.

Secrets That Happy People Know - And You Can Too!

Are the daily pressures and stressors that you face each day present obstacles that cause you feelings of anxiety and hopelessness?

Do you ever look at other people who seem to have the juggling act down pat? Did you ever wonder how these people are able to handle the curve balls that Life hurls their way with the ease, grace and optimism that they display? Maybe you have a friend or family member who has the remarkable ability to see the best sides of life and this frustrates you because you are unable to understand just from where their eternal sunshine originates.

Don't worry, you are in good company. There are many people who feel the crunch from pressures at work, family routines that are hectic and an energy level that seems to have plummeted so much that your enjoyment in life has plummeted right along with it. If you have forgotten how to take the positive approach and view to life, or if Life has placed obstacles in your way such as loss of a job, illness or death of a family member and it has drained the life from you, then try these tips to return joy to our life.

Stay Connected:

When you are rushing about, paddling as fast as you can to keep your head above water and stay on top of all of your tasks, you may forget to stay connected to the people who are important to you. You may have let your family and friends slip to the back burner.

Studies show that happy people have good relationships. If you are feeling down, it may help to call a friend and go for coffee. Maybe make some special time to spend with your spouse or children. Human interaction can boost your energy and help you get your priorities in order so that you can feel joy.

Contemplate The Good Things In Your Life:

This may sound redundant, but stop to think about the things that are good in your life. When you focus on the positive things in your life it can really increase your happiness and satisfaction.

Is something going on at work that is getting you down? Have you been dealing with your kids the way that you should or are you cranky and short with them? You can turn these feelings around when you consciously take inventory of the things that you have done right. When you identify areas where you can make improvements and acknowledge that the changes are good for you, you will begin to feel better. If you spend your life beating yourself up over mistakes you've made and injustices done to you, it will only serve to break your spirit.

Get A Hobby:

Sometimes a little diversion is just what the doctor ordered to pull you out of your funk. Get a hobby and it just might bring happiness back to your life. When you challenge yourself and enrich your life with interests that extend beyond the scope of your daily routine, it can bring a zest to your life that you may have been missing.

Do Something For Someone Else:

It is easy to get wrapped up in your own problems and wallow in your disappointments, but if you take a moment to look beyond your own problems and see where you can help someone else, it can bring you great satisfaction and joy.

You really don't have to do much to start feeling better. Holding the door for someone, bringing a co-worker a cup of coffee, helping someone load their groceries into their car or picking up groceries for an elderly neighbor can do wonders for your psyche. It can make you feel better and remind you that we are responsible for our own happiness and that it comes from our own attitudes and actions.

There are instances where your lack of enjoyment of life may be related so a physiological or psychological condition such as heart disease, depression, hypertension or anxiety and no amount of good deeds are going to help. If this is the case, you should consult your physician and get some help so that you can take the steps necessary to get your life back on track, a smile on your face and a spring in your step.

Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of My-Personal-Growth.com, a site that provides information and articles for self improvement and personal growth and development.

The Secrets Of Happy Teams

People are happier when we have choices, right? Actually, we're not. That's the premise of Dan Gilbert's TEDtalk, "Why Are We Happy?" In a great talk, filled with very cool science (if you've got twenty minutes, I'd highly suggest you watch it!), Gilbert extols the virtues of "synthesized happiness." As I listened to this talk, I felt affirmed. Because I, along with anyone who's taught or coached before, believe that young people like crave structure. For those of you who think we should present little Johnny with a myriad of options and let him choose, this won't be for you. But for those of you out there who believe some limitations are good for the soul, check this out.

What is synthesized happiness? Our brains can find ways to turn unhappy events on their heads.

Here's an example: You've got a stud coming in this year. Like, you're so excited about her and you just know she's going to rip through your conference...you're feeling Freshman of the Year! She comes in and blows out her knee in preseason. You feel like you've been punched in the gut...everything you planned for the season revolved around this young lady. Fast forward to the end of the season, you look back and think that it was probably for the best that she got hurt. Your other freshman stepped in and was a rock star...and she wouldn't have seen the court if the other player wasn't hurt. Plus, your coaching skills went up exponentially in order to face the challenge. And with a year on the bench to watch and understand the game, your rock star will be a terror in your conference next year. Thinking back, you wouldn't change a thing. That's synthesized happiness.

In the video, Gilbert goes through study after study of Harvard students that show two things with a doubt: the first is those given options when choosing are infinitely unhappier than those forced to choose one thing; the second is they don't understand this fact. They think choices will make them happier.

Consider this. You've got a young lady on your team who you're pretty sure will never contribute in any significant manner on the court. This isn't someone who is on the cusp and may see the court when she's an upperclassman. To be honest, she's just not that good at your sport. Gilbert's research says it would be better for you to tell her that her only option to impact the team would be as a manager rather than telling her that she's got three choices: manage, practice hard and potentially see court time, or practice hard and never see court time. While we think that giving folks options makes them feel better about how things turn out, it turns out that's just not true. With multiple options, the player has room to feel regret...with only one, she won't. She made the only choice available to her.

The pink elephant in the room. I'm sure you're thinking that this synthetic happiness is hooey and just a way for people to trick themselves into making a bad situation less awful. Again Gilbert has studies for us. Turns out that synthetic happiness is every bit as good as natural happiness. The truth is, we have within us the capacity to manufacture happiness. That's pretty awesome if you ask me!

One of the things I often tell teams that I coach is that they don't actually have to be happy to be in the gym, but they've got to make me believe that they are...because I sure am! Now I've got to tweak that Dawn-ism. Now I can tell them that it's been scientifically proven that if they find the good in a tough situation, they'll be happy.

How this can help our teams:

After a tough loss.
When they don't feel like being at practice.
After they've lost their starting spot.
Will help eliminate outward displays of displeasure.
If they're on the wrong end of an unfortunate injury.
After butt-kicking practices.
After missing the game winning serve/hit/shot in a game.
When facing disappointments or let-downs of any sort.

As I always say, we control our emotions...they don't control us (another Dawn-ism). Now I've got scientific proof of the validity of that statement. Our players can think themselves happy.

The choice is theirs.

Dawn Redd is the Head Volleyball Coach at Beloit College. Come visit Coach Dawn's community of coaching nerds and team leaders over at her blog, http://www.coachdawnwrites.com, where she teaches how to become an excellent coach, motivate individuals, and build successful teams.

Her book, Coach Dawn's Guide To Motivating Female Athletes, is available for purchase on her website.

The Secret to Happiness - 6 Ultra Simple Steps to Becoming Truly Happy in a Heartbeat!

Who else is still chasing happiness?  Looking for....but not FINDING fulfillment?  Going round and round with self help books, silly success strategies and confusing cliches that shed NO extra light on anything meaningful at all?  If this sounds like you....you are NOT alone..:-)  Finding happiness is an often an ultra elusive exercise.  Lots of books, (and fortunes) have been made in the very VAIN attempt to teach others how to finally be happy.  If you really think about it, it's sort of silly overall, don't you think?

Happiness is Your NATURAL State

It is.  Honest - I wouldn't lie to you..:-)  The simple truth is, absent all of the "stuff" that society pushes on us, and we integrate into being important, everything is pretty super simple.  And you can prove it yourself with elegant and expeditious ease when you're ready.

How to Be Authentically Happy Can Be Forgotten......But it Can ALSO Be Re-Learned As Well

There are all sorts of amazing things being done in the study of joy. Lots of serious scientific scholars are dedicating the full force of the intellectual intention on researching what it truly means to be happy.  And the results, are truly astonishing.  It has nothing to do with money.  Nothing to do with cars, houses or stuff.  Nothing to do at ALL with status.

6 Simple Happy Hacks You Can Employ Today (Proven To Accelerate & Accentuate the Joy, Fulfillment and Enjoyment of Your Life Right Now!)

Have More Physical Intimacy (Your Body Touching Another Body just may be the FASTEST Way to Truly Feel Joy That There Is..:-)
Have More EMOTIONAL Intimacy (Feeling loved.  Being loved.  GIVING Love.  These are the emotions or real riches and make us smile with simplicity and authentic joy)
Contribute More (In the scientific study of happiness.....it truly IS better to give, than to receive)
Sleep More (Many of us are overstressed and far too tired to FEEL the amazing emotion of ecstasy)
Be Here NOW (It sounds like the title of another new age book, I know....but being present, right now, in this very moment is the art and science of perfection in practice.  No past....no future.  Just now.  Try it....I promise it feels great..:-)
Meditate (Meditation is magic, mystery and simply an amazing way to dive into the warm and welcoming waters of your own mind. Making time to meditate is KEY to all of the above, and this has been proven over and over again by the happiest societies in the world)

Happiness is Your TRUE Birthright

And it feels amazing too.  You deserve it - and it's waiting for you when you're ready.

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Discover All the Marriage Secrets of Happy Couples

Marilyn Monroe, the quintessential sex symbol of the 20th century, starred in a movie called, "The 7 Year Itch". Marilyn appeared as the neighbor of an otherwise happily married man - in his seventh year of marriage. The movie revolved around a theory that marriages become stale and boring after seven years. In the end, the man was able (somehow!) to resist the temptation of Marilyn, but not all men are that strong. He obviously knew about marriage secrets that other men don't. Most men seem to cheat well before the seventh year of marriage!

Lots of married couples seem to feel that their marriages are stale well before even the third year of marriage. Some couples are sick of each other even before they have tied the knot! In some cases, it is just months when one or the other partner is complaining of boredom and beginning to look around at other mates. These couples are in need of marriage secrets that will help resist the temptations of the Marilyn Monroe's of the world and commit to each other.

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Secret of Happy Families

Love the Ones You're With

I love my life! Happiness is about loving the ones you are with and loving them right, as well as loving them the way you want to be loved in return! Sure , I am like most others when it comes to money and such always wanting more of that but when it comes down to what truly matters in this world - love I feel rich as they come.

Happiness in this blog, can offer only guidance and advice based on my own experiences that I hope will help you find your way to your own happiness.

Let's begin by reviewing some facts from happiness researchers, who look past plastic surgery, fancy homes, and lots of money for the true source of happiness. Research points to specific concrete things that do in fact nurture internal, long-term happiness. That list includes the following:

Religion. Involvement in faith improves social and community ties, which leads to greater happiness.

Sense of humor. People with a hopeful outlook that demonstrates joy to others are less likely to be dragged down by negative events.

Free time. Activities that combine socializing, physical activity, and the need for some level of skill are shown to led to happiness.

Happiness Is Somewhere in Between

Some people can never be happy unless the conditions are what they consider to be absolute perfect. The job, the house, the money in the bank, their waistline, and hairline, kid's school, you name it. They have to have all of the above to be happy at all. They think that some day when all this happens at once, they'll find true happiness. And they're always disappointed, whether they get it or not, since the list of requirements keeps getting longer.

Other people manage to find a little joy here and there-enough to keep them happy. They cherish and savor ach one of these moments that might be overlooked by someone else. And they're always smiling like idiots-even though the rest of us can't see any reason to smile.

I try hard not to be the first type, and I wish very hard that I could be the second type. But with all the demands of life. I'm just happy to be somewhere in between.

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Secrets Of Happy Moms

Have you ever noticed how some Moms seem to be very contented and confident in their role as Mothers, and others seem chronically stressed and approaching burnout? Why are some Moms unflappable and able to keep their sense of humor, while others overreact to the slightest stressors in their day?

I'm currently observing and interviewing these happy Moms as I conduct research for an upcoming book. While all Moms are different, these women usually have several of the following traits in common.

1) They keep it simple.

I know one Mom who grocery shops every two weeks and buys the exact same thing every time to prepare the same menu of 14 dinners. Why does she do this? She's picked the family's favorite meals for her menu to save herself time and arguments at the dinner table. Anyone with kids knows they like to eat the same things over and over! This Mom has decided not to reinvent the wheel twice a month. This is just one example of keeping it simple.

2) They teach their kids to be independent.

This doesn't mean they leave them to their own devices all day. But a smart Mom knows that a 2 year old can put a dish in the dishwasher, a 4 year old can prepare his own peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and a 7 year old can sweep a floor (albeit imperfectly!). Call it "outsourcing" for Moms.

3) They drop the SuperMom complex.

Not sweating the small stuff seems to be a common trait of happy Moms. They learn to pick their battles. Getting buckled into a car seat? Not negotiable. Pink paisley pants with the orange plaid shirt? Fashion creativity.

Happy Moms also realize that being an awesome Mom doesn't mean being a perfect Mom. 'Nuff said.

4) They can often be overheard repeating the phrase "This too shall pass".

It doesn't mean that bothersome behavior in kids should be overlooked, for discipline is a huge time saver in the end. It means that Moms realize that children are...well, uncivilized creatures, and that much uncivilized behavior will simply go away on its own as the child matures. Smart Moms are also keenly aware of their child's development and don't expect more of them than they are able to give.

5) Smart Moms take care of themselves.

They don't blame the baby for their extra weight when the baby in question is potty trained! They put emphasis on good nutrition, avoiding too much by way of stimulants (caffeine, sugar), they get adequate rest, and daily exercise. They realize that you can't pour from an empty bucket.

6) They live in the moment.

Happy Moms realize that the days are long but the years short. It's not that they are impervious to stress, it's that they have learned to lower their expectations and be in the moment when things get difficult. When your toddler is puking all over the house, this is not the time to reorganize the hall closet. A sick day then turns into a time to create sweet memories of hours spent reading and cuddling on the couch.

7) They don't worry about what others think.

Whether it's the disapproving glare from the old lady in the checkout line, the Mother in law who is convinced you're starving the baby by breastfeeding, or the Pediatrician whose medical advice strays into parenting advice, happy Moms learn not to give too much weight to the opinions of those who don't live in their home.

8) In other words, they trust their instincts.

Whether it's taking the baby to bed with them so they can get more sleep or taking a bullied child out of public school, smart Moms know that they are the expert of their own babies.

9) Happy Moms have "something else"

It may be a part time home based business or a hobby like belly dancing. These Moms know that some day their babies will fly the coop, and they make sure they have a passion that will give them purpose when that happens.

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Secrets of Happy Couples

When a couple falls in love and decides to marry, neither one is thinking about how to make each other miserable "till death do us part." Sadly, and way too often, instead of the fairy tale ending of "happily ever after," the two, once they become one, begin a collision course with disaster instead of an eternal honeymoon.

Is there any way to avoid the nightmare that follows the dream wedding? Are all couples doomed to settle into a life of bickering and eventual hatred of each other? This is quite a pessimistic view of marriage.

Plenty of people do live quite well and thrive in the marital state. Although this is hardly ever stated, fifty percent of marriages remain intact! Did you get that? Fifty percent of people who marry stay married!

How do they do it? There must be some secret of their success. There are many things that distinguish happily married couples from the unhappy ones. Here are three secret behaviors of happily married couples: acceptance, appreciation, and admiration.

Acceptance: this is not mere tolerance. Acceptance means that each person has decided to love the other without reservation. They accept the shortcomings and the imperfections of their spouse. Instead of focusing on how they can fix each other and make each other into better people, they agree that those imperfections are all right. They prefer to work on self-improvement rather than making their spouse a "fixer-upper project."

Appreciation: in small ways and in large, the members of this happy couple let each other know what they like that the other does. This means they are generous with phrases such as "thank you" and "that was great" and "I love it when you ______." They do not expect that their spouse can read their mind. They know that words of appreciation are mood-lifters. They strive to create a home that is a refuge from negativity that may bombard them during the day.

Admiration: children are not the only ones who need to hear, "I am so proud of you." Couples who express admiration for each other and for accomplishments give each other that needed support and encouragement that keeps them going, even during rough times. Expressing admiration shows they believe in each other. After all, they were attracted to what they admired in each other initially. They remember to keep pointing out the fact that they still admire each other.

If your relationship needs a morale boost, begin by practicing these three secret behaviors. Make it a daily habit to show acceptance, appreciation, and admiration. Expect nothing in return and simply do it to practice your own self-improvement. Depending on the state of your relationship, you could notice changes fairly quickly or it may take a while.

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Secret of Happy Relationships - Discover the New Fountain of Youth For You and Your Love Life

Recently, I read news about a Nobel Prize winning discovery of a hidden longevity switch in every cell of your body that controls how long you live and when you die. I instantly saw the connection with a romantic longevity switch that may control the lifespan of your relationship. You're about to learn how to flip a longevity switch to extend your healthy vitality in your life and love life.

Who discovered our body's longevity switch and how do we activate it?

Ten years ago, medical researchers found a natural mechanism in your body that starts the aging process. Recently, scientists found a natural compound which flips that longevity switch to stop aging. As a top researcher said in a Harvard report, "With this switch turned on, the body's cells become "immortalized."

How?

This immortalizing power lies in a genetic structure called a Telomere, which is the switch that controls aging and is a key to healthy longevity. A Telomere is a protective tip that caps the ends of your DNA strands which must remain long to keep you strong and healthy. Each time your cells divide, your telomeres get shorter. When your telomeres run down, cell division stops and your life ends.

Recently, researchers found a natural compound that adds a protective cap on your telomeres so they don't shorten and die.

What is nature's fountain of youth?

It's an enzyme called telomerase, which can stop and even reverse this aging process. Unfortunately, the gene that makes telomerase turns off as you get older. Taking this enzyme telomerase supposedly flips the longevity switch back on.

The first doctor who is licensed to administer this natural treatment to his patients is Dr. Alan Sears. Now he is offering the first product that uses this Nobel Prize winning secret to repair your skin's DNA, soften your skin and erase wrinkles, tighten up your sagging jaw line, make your crow's feet disappear, and banish sun and aging spots.

Dr. Sears claims this enzyme longevity switch will help you put your best face forward and turn back the signs of time on your skin. So how do you use the romantic longevity switch that I recommend because it adds happy years to your relationship?

I often tell my online community how to flip your thought switch away from fear, stress and dis-ease to thinking positive, loving thoughts that create happy relationships.

How?

Your thoughts are real things you use to create your life. You change your thoughts to change your life. To do this, you need to become aware of your self-critical, negative, limiting thought patterns that block your happiness and love.

Any time you catch yourself having a negative, fearful thought, you take a breath and put up a mental stop sign. As you exhale your limiting thought, you consciously replace it with a thought that leads to positive feelings and actions.

How do you make this a new habit?

When you make a promise to yourself to flip your thought switch away from fear and negativity to love every day for a month, then you create a new thinking habit which promotes positive attitudes and action plans.

What if you feel stuck in negative thinking?

You don't have to stay stuck, because your brain is wired to grow new neurons and new patterns of thinking. This means you can deactivate negative thought patterns by using relaxation tools like biofeedback, deep breathing, walking in nature, and hypnosis with an expert guide.

A life coach also can help you replace negative thought patterns with a new habit of thinking that creates enduring happiness in relationships.

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Secrets of Happy People

Do you want to rediscover a natural source of happiness? Unfortunately this source of happiness is so obvious that many of us take it for granted. Many of you reading this article will dismiss the idea as too simple, and will just continue on with your search for happiness elsewhere.

You should go outside to breathe the air of the nature. Depressed people tend to mope about the house complaining, worrying or stressing about their problems. Happy people will get out and enjoy life. So let's pretend for a moment that we're happy, and make a determined effort to get back to nature. I promise you won't be pretending for long.

There is a connection between you and God if you break that connection it will just give you sorrow and pain, but if you're connected with His connection you will feel happiness, joy, peace, love and security always.

Someone said money can buy happiness. In some cases, money can bring you nothing but trouble. Money by itself cannot bring happiness. In some cases it can bring despair and unease. Imagine having a large sum of money and being smart about it. Living an elevated lifestyle within your means, never having to worry about not being able to pay a bill again, being able to have fun, travel, and do the things you wanted to do without being tied to an inane job for the rest of your life.

As humans, we're meant to have deep emotional connections with others, without which there will be a void in our lives that can't be replaced by anything else.

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4 Secrets of Happy People

Our chief aim in life is to be happy. A baby is not born with a scowl on their face. When we learn from grown-ups that life is serious our smile is straightened out. Don't let these worry warts fool you. We were meant to be happy.

Learn and apply these secrets of happy people.

Live A Life of Service

People who serve others are the happiest people on earth. The attention is moved from any stress they may be experiencing to helping other people. When creating for others you instantly become a happy person. All leaders and teachers live a life of service and are usually the happiest people.

Smile Frequently

See my toothy grin? That's me the majority of the time. Sure I run into all types of stuff just like anybody else. I am not immune from difficulties. I've learned to smile through the tough times though. Smiling is an instant tension reliever. Go ahead, give it a shot now.

Never Debate Unless A Useful Purpose Can Be Served

Most debate is an emotionally-charged ego thing. I'm right, you're wrong. You often see this with politics when passion turns into rudeness. Newsflash: there are millions of people on earth who share the same viewpoint. Respectfully disagree with the other party, appreciate their take, and move on to people who you can agree with.

Less and less do I feel the need to operate from an ego motive. Debate can sharpen the mind if the conversation is fact-based and is pointed toward a definite end. If it's just a right-wrong thing charged with wild emotions - which many debates are - then what purpose does it serve other than to boost your own ego? It might provide you with a false sense of pride until someone more intelligent than you knock you down, causing more unhappiness.

Remain Active

"Pray and move your feet." - Quaker Wisdom

For our short stay on earth the body is our home. Take care of it by keeping it moving. Delay = Decay. Everything is naturally in a state of flux. In order to remain energetic and happy it's vital to exercise daily. Perform some form of cardiovascular activity for at least 30 minutes a day. Walking is fine. Just keep it moving.

Be Happy

Happiness is a state of mind. It remains with you until you decide to change it. Be happy now!

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The Secrets to Happiness - You Can Be Happy!

Some people think that life is a cycle of happiness and sadness. Every joy has its corresponding sorrow. That could be the probable reason why some people do not want to indulge in too much happiness. They believe that the next step is grief. Everyone desires lasting happiness, but they need to remember that the notion of a cyclical life is not true. For as long as you know the secrets to happiness, you can retain the mood all throughout your life.

Live Today

The reason for most distress is the worries you have for tomorrow. When you worry about your future, you tend to forget about living your life today. You focus your attention to problems that has not yet happened and you forget to enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. The happiest people are those who can live one day at a time and still be productive. If you ask religious people about secrets to happiness, they may even cite words, like "Why worry about tomorrow, let tomorrow worry about itself."

Live Simple Life

Living a simple life is one of the secrets to happiness. A simple life means removing all those things that may complicate it including too much work, too many expenses and too many responsibilities. Focus only on what you need, what you can accomplish and what your mind can accommodate. Do not push yourself to the limit by taking more than what you can accommodate. When you limit these things, you can be worry-free and live a simpler life.

Live a Stress-Free Life

To live a stress-free life means to embrace only the things that you can. Many people who fail in their search for the secrets to happiness often live outside their means. When you spend more than what you can earn, you get unnecessary stress in looking for extra work just to pay for your overspending. But if you stay within your budget, you do not need to work overtime and you can spend more time to appreciate the little things around. However, when you start living outside your means, you worry too much on payment dues and live in constant stress.

Live with Love

Living with love is the most important in the secrets to happiness. When you get along well with others especially your family and friends, you learn to be grateful for the beauty of life. There is nothing more cheerful than sharing your overflowing love with people you care for and receiving the same love in return.

The secrets to happiness are very simple. All you need is to look around and you will definitely see the beauty of life.

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Secret to Happy Married Life for Couples - Tips and Advice

Marriage can be defined as a social institution where man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments. Two partners enter into this institution only after establishing that they are ready to commit to each other for life. But somewhere down the road, certain hurdles faced during this companionship may fade the charm it had in the beginning. Research shows that more than 40% marriages end in divorce these days. Kind of scary, isn't it?

Let's explore some of the reasons why marriages fail.

Lack of Trust. What is the most important key factor in keeping the marriage alive? Trust. If two people cannot trust each other to share their feelings, emotions and thoughts, chances are they will grow apart. Trust is the foundation of healthy and happy marriage, and if couple or one of them do not trust the other, main ingredient of successful marriage is gone. Open communication leads to trust that leads to higher level of comfort and love for each other.

Money Matters. Being in a married life means you have to watch out for certain spending and saving. If both of you do not see eye to eye and do not agree with how money is spent or saved, it won't do you any good. It is important to sit together and plan out a budget that both parties agree with. There should be talk about investments, kids college funding, mortgage paying off and other major money matters to keep things in prospective. Financial matters can make or stain a good relationship.

Egoistic Nature. Do you always feel the need to be right, making the final decision or having the last word in an argument? If yes, you need to work on your attitude. Behaving in an arrogant way and acting like a boss instead of spouse can get your marriage in trouble. Your spouse and you have equal say in the household and children decision. So, be a little flexible and listen out to what your partner has to say.

Lifestyle Issues. If your job is too demanding or your social life is too hectic, chances are your spouse may start feeling neglected. They may start feeling that you do not care for them anymore. So, make it a point to spend some quality time with each other every now and then. This is refresh your relationship and make your spouse grow fond of yourself more than ever.

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