"I don't have any support from anyone, so this has really become a source of strength for me. Thank you." -Annette
Read More Testimonials»

Our Being Happier Experts

Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony

Teacher and author of How to be Happy and Have Fun Changing...

Shared by First30Days View Profile»
Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferriss

Entrepreneur and best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek

Shared by First30Days View Profile»
M.J. Ryan

M.J. Ryan

Creator of the Random Acts of Kindness series

Shared by First30Days View Profile»

Meet all of our New Directions Experts»

News

The latest news on this change — carefully culled from the world wide web by our change agents. They do the surfing, so you don't have to!

Happiness Quickies

Happiness Quickies

It’s smart to have a long-term happiness goal, but it’s important to find ways that you can be happier in the short-term, in as few as 30 minutes. Even if you don’t consider it a achievement of total happiness, discovering activities that can boost your mood when you’re feeling down will do wonders for your life.

Real Simple outlines nine suggestions to be happier within 30 minutes, and two of them revolve around boosting your physical activity. Get outside and take a walk! Pace around the room even if you are on the phone. You will be amazed what a little exercise will do for your piece of mind.

Now, about that mind, is there something you have been meaning to learn? What about something you have been meaning to do? Maybe you have always wanted to learn Italian, or you should email that friend you’ve been out of touch with, or you should finally just make that dentist appointment already. Conquer the things that have been put on the back burner and you will end up feeling more refreshed.

Here's one quick way you can be happier—share your ideas for happiness in our community. [Real Simple]

Posted: 6/11/08