I've been thinking a lot about happiness lately, mostly because social media is basically a warehouse sale of unhappiness. That was my first big epiphany when I joined: wow, there are a LOT of unhappy people out there. And I'm not talking about those folks who simply wouldn't know what to do with themselves if they accidentally got happy. You know the type. We're leaving them alone today.
And no, this isn't a theological lecture on happiness versus joy. Today we're going full practical. Roll up your sleeves, let's go.
Most people want to be happy โ they just can't figure out the directions from where they're standing. Too many folks believe happiness is a lucky bounce: good genes, good timing, good parking spot. Nope. Happiness is a choice. And the best way to find it is to follow the breadcrumbs of people who already got there.
So here's what I've learned from decades of watching happy people do their thing.