Think about it. “Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.” – Wikipedia.org
Respect other ideas. “People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” ― Dalai Lama
“Get enough sleep.” (Michael, my husband)
“If you are unhappy at a party, find a mate.” (my son Carter, age 7)
“Crack an egg on it.” (Buffy the dog, age 11, mostly about dinner)
Cultivate friends. “People you don’t clean up for when they visit.” (1000 awesomethings.com)
“Don’t quit when you are burned out, take time off .”(Susan Sanborn, Lean In)
Practice Balinese meditation: “Smile until you feel like smiling.” (Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Drink, Pray)
Listen to John Tesh. (the radio show)
If you need more space, look up. (Christal Brown, dance teacher)
Say yes to things you are 80% sure you want to do.
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Emily Sunderman 