Happy Thoughts

Small, digestible happy thoughts with an immediate exercise or reflection question. Generally social media posts.


We tend to believe that happiness is a destination and that one thing that we’ve always wanted to achieve will get us there. But being happy isn’t a one-time accomplishment we can carry with us forever. It’s something we have to create every day by building habits and lifestyles that […]

Happy Thoughts: December 17, 2020 at 11:17AM


It’s easy to get upset at someone when you don’t understand why they did something. For example, if someone cut you off in traffic, you would find them rude and get annoyed. But, how about if you were the one to cut someone off because you misunderstood that they were […]

Happy Thoughts: December 15, 2020 at 12:51PM


Luxuries can bring comfort and happiness, but what would we do if they were to be taken away?  Living below our means for a week is great practice. By removing luxuries we associate with our happiness, we can see if they truly do bring us joy or not. It’s ok […]

Happy Thoughts: December 12, 2020 at 10:04AM



We’ve all experienced telling someone a story, only for them to respond by telling a grander one. We assume they are trying to one-up us or belittle our experience, but they could just be trying to show how much they relate. It may come across as rude which is why […]

Happy Thoughts: December 10, 2020 at 10:00AM


We often feel like our options are limited. For example, when we think about life after high school, most of us feel like we have to decide between finding a job or going to college. But how about if we explored other options; how about starting an internship? Maybe working […]

Happy Thoughts: December 08, 2020 at 12:56PM


When something unexpected happens, most of us immediately panic and worry. This is completely natural, although it isn’t the best way to deal with a problem or situation that occurs. We shouldn’t feel bad that we are feeling anxious at that moment, but we should try to practice awareness of […]

Happy Thoughts: December 06, 2020 at 10:27AM