So I asked my 3 1/2 year old daughter yesterday how I can make her happy. What is so unhappy about her life that makes her scream and whine all the time?  I cannot see anything except the drama that involves being 3.  This discussion with her got me thinking on how we define happiness in our own lives.  Are we happy when we are financial secure or is it more personal than that.  We have all heard the phrase money does not buy happiness so why is it that so many of us no matter of our financial situations are unhappy?  Is it personal goals that make us happy?  Are you always striving for something more which leads to a feeling of unhappiness?  How do we work on happiness?

1. For one thing you need to be okay with yourself, meaning being alone and finding things to do to make you happy.
2. Are you always trying to impress others?  Does this lead to a feeling of never being happy?  The only person you need to impress is yourself.
3. Do you have a hobby?  Find enjoyment in life in all the things you do.
4. Do you use your vacation time?  If not request time off NOW! It is so important to leave work and have fun!
5. Are you struggling with work or home issues?  If so find the route of the problem and work, work, work on it.
6. Do for yourself, treat yourself to happiness each day, find a rainbow, take a minute and look out the window or just help someone across the street.

What makes you happy? Let us know how you achieve happiness!