happiness

The survey also asked people to name the top outdoor activities that make them feel like a kid again.

This pandemic has caused many East Texans to re-think what they're doing in their lives. Long to find a life "purpose?" Give this a try in the next few days.

According to the survey lack of traveling and not taking care of their health made the top of the list of regrets. Let's just blame it all on COVID-19.

I finally just flung on my walking shoes, grabbed my ear buds, and out the door I went. It took about seven minutes before I started to feel my mood lighten.

Some say being willing to put in the effort is the real secret to being happy. Trying our best at whatever we're doing, every day.

Very often, small things can have a huge impact. Next time you feel plagued with a bad day, check a few of these off of your to-do list.

There are ways of being in the world that I've found game-changing when it comes to the overall vibe of every day life--especially right now.

Exercise improves your physicality, yes. But also lowers anxiety and boosts your "feel good" hormones, too! We need that--especially during quarantine.

Begin asking yourself a few questions. Keep a journal and give yourself time to learn more about yourself and how different things inspire you--or not.

Very often, small things can have a huge impact. Next time you feel plagued with a bad day, check a few of these off of your to-do list.

I've found there are certain ways of being in the world that are game-changing when it comes to the overall vibe of every day life. What others would you add?

So, yeah--we need some practical things, too. However, if you really want to delight someone you love--get them something FUN!