{"id":8,"date":"2013-08-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/kkaritis\/happiness\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T15:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:24:23","slug":"happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/kkaritis\/happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You too can be Happy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Since it is still August, national Happiness<\/strong><\/em> month, I thought I would continue with the theme of being Happy.<\/p>\n

What Makes you Happy?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I think before we answer that question, I think we need to go backwards.<\/p>\n

What Makes you Happy, everyday?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Why Everyday, because it is easier to look at something in a more simple form. \u00a0If I was to actually be speaking to you and asked you what made you happy last year or what was your happiest day you could answer that. \u00a0Maybe a vacation, a wedding, a new baby, a new job, what ever. \u00a0However daily we have just as many happy moments that we forget or tuck under the carpet (back of the closet for me) and forget about them. \u00a0Lets use my vacation example, I am sure you where happy the day you booked it, right? \u00a0How about the day you scored a reservation at the hot new restaurant? \u00a0YUP. \u00a0See you lumped all these individual days of happiness into one and labeled it Vacation.<\/p>\n

We are all guilty of this. \u00a0We forget the little joys and triumphs daily. \u00a0We for get that everyday we have something that makes up happy or puts a smile on our face.<\/p>\n

I think this video is awesome!! Check it out.<\/p>\n

WOW!! Right!!! How easy (and funny) does he make it sound to be happy. \u00a0You may need to listen twice, Shawn Speaks quickly (so do I and I have listened at least 10 times).<\/p>\n

Did you know by doing something for 21 days straight you train your brain into forming a habit. \u00a0How awesome 21 days 3 weeks you can train your brain to do something. \u00a0Go to the gym everyday and it becomes the norm, go for a walk, floss your teeth. \u00a0A small commitment on your part can lead to a happier more prosperous life.<\/p>\n

I challenge you to write down three things you are grateful for everyday. \u00a0Do not get bogged down on the CRAP of life. \u00a0Because its (crap) all around you and it wants to drag you down and, well, JUST DONT LET IT. \u00a0You are in control.<\/p>\n

This morning it is unseasonably cold here in NY. \u00a0It was 55 degrees at 6:15. \u00a0I am grateful that I had a nice sweatshirt on, a hot cup of coffee and the ability sit outside and watch the crazy dogs run. \u00a0It was only a few minutes but it was peaceful and I was thankful for that moment.<\/p>\n

That is what we need to focus on. \u00a0The Happiness of life!!! \u00a0We are in complete control of our life, even when it doesnt feel like it we are. \u00a0You can easily find three things daily to be happy about. \u00a0As I was typing this blog post<\/a>, I got a facebook message from someone thanking me. \u00a0I knew she was a home health aid and another friend had posted that she needed help with her 95 year old mom. \u00a0I do not know enough about the system however I knew my HHA friend would so I introduced them. \u00a0It worked out and seems as though they will be able to work with each other. \u00a0See if you are happy you can spread happy!!!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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