The research says that you will be happier making less money if the trade is for more time. How many of us do you think trade money for time? The research says that when you are feeling the most down, a good solution is to surround yourself with others. How excited are you to be around others when life is feeling bleak? The research says that experiences tend to bring us more joy than things. How many of us make it a point to prioritize experiences? Here’s the point: In many cases our beliefs about what will make us happy don’t always line up with what actually makes us happy. Our instincts can trick us. So, the question is: How willing are we to regularly challenge our instincts? I know it’s easier said than done. Especially in the heat of the moment. But it’s essential if we are truly looking for what works over what we think will work.
First day of the rest of your life or all downhill from here
"Every day is better than the next." I missed it the first time I heard this line in the movie, "There's Something About Mary." This time, I got it. After laughing I realized something. I have spent years of my life on the wrong side of the equation. "Every day is...