The Happiness Project

The pursuit of happiness is something that we all have in common but have you stopped to think about what makes you truly happy? What could make you happy?  Are you living the life you want to lead and if not, how to do something about it?

I recently stumbled upon a great American site The Happiness Project hosted by Gretchen Rubin. There are quotes to make you think along with her Twelve Personal Commandments on happiness ( perhaps you could add to the list or create your own). She also asks us to create our own Happiness Challenge with friends and family. 

She writes of her motivation for a book and a blog

 ”A few years ago, I had an epiphany on the cross-town bus. I asked myself, “What do I want from life, anyway?” and I thought, “I want to be happy”—but I never spent any time thinking about happiness. “I should do a happiness project!” I realized. And so I have. My happiness project has convinced me that it’s possible to be happier by taking small, concrete steps in your daily life…..I’ve test-driven the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture. Plutarch, Samuel Johnson, Benjamin Franklin, St. Thérèse, the Dalai Lama, Oprah, Martin Seligman…I cover it all. ”

Goodness knows we could all do with more happiness in our lives. Its well worth a trip to view Gretchen’s blog.