happiness

Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.

Consistency Is Not Discipline — It’s Environment Design. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Consistency Is Not Discipline — It’s Environment Design Introduction: The Misleading Advice “Be more disciplined.” It’s one of the most common pieces of advice in self-improvement.
By Chilam Wong7 months ago in Motivation
I Answered the Email
The email had been there for eight days. Not hidden. Not buried. It sat near the top of the inbox, marked unread, though I had opened it more than once. I knew the sender. I knew the subject. I knew exactly what it required from me.
By Alain SUPPINI7 months ago in Motivation
SheriAnn and the Glass Pansy
“Good morning ShariAnn. I wanted to get you a little welcome gift, something for your desk.” “Thank you, Sir,” said SheriAnn.
By Amos Glade7 months ago in Motivation
The Same Mundane Coffee. Top Story - April 2026.
At 6 AM the alarm blares the same tune it has for over a decade.... Much like the day before, it's riddled with repetitiveness, and the mundaneness of routine.
By Ashley Shiflett7 months ago in Motivation
The eyes of perfection from the imperfect
The older you get, the wiser you are to the truth and disappointment of how being the good guy and playing fair doesn’t always equate to having a nice happy life, slowly having to reconcile with the fact that the world you know and the people you meet or not as clean, professional and honest as the social rulebook would suggest.
By Malachai Hough7 months ago in Motivation
How to Respond to Your Boss Who Asks You to Do Something Dumb and Won’t Say Why
Your boss asks you to complete a task that is not necessary, even ridiculous. You simply ask him/her to explain why. His response is even more enfuriating. “Because I said so.”
By Marie Dubuque7 months ago in Motivation
If Someone Tips You A Dollar For A Story
Introduction Someone sent me a tip for a story of mine yesterday, it was for an entry in an unofficial challenge, but it really gave me a lift. I didn't need a lift but it still gave me one, and I thought it would be good to list a few of the benefits of tipping, as a tipper and a tippee (is that the correct word?)
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Motivation
The Boy Who Said “I Don’t Want Money” Changed How I See Helping Forever
I'm sitting in the backseat of a car. The light turns red. And before the world even settles, a small hand appears at the window - knocking softly, persistently.
By Shivani Gaonkar7 months ago in Motivation
When Christmas Was Over
It was 1997, Christmas Eve. Most parents who enjoyed celebrating Christmas with their children would have been making their last preparations, wrapping their children's Christmas presents, and figuring out what to put in their stockings.
By Carol Ann Townend7 months ago in Motivation
Motivation Can Affect Your Job (or Your Loss of It)
Commentary When Work Suffers Because of the Worker’s Desire The days are long, the rewards are few, and the job feels like it's never done: those are some of the things commonly felt by employees who have lost motivation for their jobs. Motivation is often an underrated gauge for job satisfaction and productivity. If employees are motivated, they can accomplish almost anything and are willing to put in the effort. If they lack it, they will become a liability.
By Dean Traylor7 months ago in Motivation
I Don’t Want This Life Anymore
There’s a version of me that existed before 2020. She was living in California, building a life that felt expansive and full of possibility. I had worked as a traveling winemaker for a few years, I had just fhed my master’s degree in viticulture and enology at UC Davis, and had landed my first full-time job. I was figuring out my residency process in the U.S. I had momentum.
By Sandra D Suarez7 months ago in Motivation
The Story of CR7”
What if a simple jersey could carry the weight of dreams, discipline, and destiny? Imagine wearing a shirt that doesn’t just represent a player, but a mindset—relentless, fearless, unstoppable. The moment you put on a Ronaldo jersey, you’re not just a fan anymore; you become part of a global legacy. Every stitch tells a story of sacrifice, every number echoes greatness, and every color reflects the fire of a champion. This isn’t just fashion—it’s identity. It’s the feeling of stepping onto your own life’s field, ready to prove something to the world.
By imtiazalam7 months ago in Motivation