Happiness is appreciating what you already have. — There is always going to be a car that’s newer than the one you drive. There are always going to be nicer clothes than the ones in your closet. There is always going to be a house that’s bigger than the one you live in. …

Happiness lies in progressively realizing your goals. — Earl Nightingale says children are happier on Christmas morning than they are on Christmas afternoon. By Christmas evening, they’re back to being their whiny and grumpy selves. According to Nightingale, we’re happier on the days leading up to vacation than we are once we return home. …

Why you shouldn’t always be too easy on yourself. — When others demand something of you, you choose to not let them down. When a boss asks you to do something by Friday, you get it done — by Friday. But if you think something should be done by Friday, you might make excuses. …

You’re bound to suffer. How you react is what matters. — Truthfully, you only have two options. When things go wrong, as they do quite often in life, you can either decide to keep going or give up. When you experience minor setbacks, you can easily give up and still bounce back. That’s because the feelings associated with something less severe…

It’s unconditional. — It’s easy to love yourself when life is good. When you’re healthy and strong. When your body is working as it should. When you got a good job — maybe even one you love. When your partner is perfect and you’re in a loving relationship. …

The feeling of a void is a sign that … — You gasp for air. You feel your heart racing. But you also feel like you're not in your body. You feel this intense rush of emotion, and it doesn't feel good, so you decide you want to get rid of it. You think you need to escape. You feel the…

Highly sensitive lovers have different needs. — For so many years of my life, I felt like an alien, especially when it came to my love life. I remember falling in love so hard as a teenager, and feeling so deeply, but hiding the true depth of my feelings because I was a guy. I was afraid…

1. Just because we’re alone it doesn’t mean we’re sad. — The “quiet” person. “Non-people” person. “In their own little world” person. If you haven’t noticed, there’s a slightly negative tone to how introverts are spoken of. It’s subtle, but it’s there. I’m not sure of the reason. But I do know we introverts wish society understood us better. Maybe then…

Clear your mind so you can focus on you — You know that feeling when your phone’s controlling you, and it’s not the other way around. It’s that feeling, mixed with envy and a sense of emptiness that made me take a break from social media. I contemplated it for a while. And eventually, one day, I just did it. …