Where does happiness come from?

My father is responsible for teaching me how to be happy. He didn’t wait for happiness to find him. He was a happiness magician.

Is there a place in your life where you are regularly afraid, sad, or lonely? Today, I want to show you how to invite happiness into that place. I’m sharing my father’s lessons so you can find your own happiness handles as you swing on the jungle gym of life.

1. I tell you about the mentor in my life who taught me to find the happiness handles even in the bleakest circumstances.
2. We’ll discuss how shared stories of happiness can deepen the intimacy you feel.
3. And I’ll invite you to strengthen your own happiness muscles so you can find comfort even when you’re scared or struggling.

Habit for Your Happily Ever After

This week’s habit for your happily ever after is to practice happiness in a moment when you don’t feel all that happy.

Date Night Discussion

This week, talk with your partner about happiness handles.

• Talk about how you have provided happiness handles for each other.
• Or talk about a person who taught you to practice happiness.
• Or you could tell your partner about a person in your life that could benefit from your happiness practice.

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You want sparkling summer memories. What’s the key ingredient to a summer filled with lasting family memories?

Everyone needs to be having fun. Everyone. And that includes you.

Today, we’re talking about how to make your summer memorable. We’ll talk about inexpensive ways to have fun with your kids, and why YOUR happiness is very important when it comes to establishing family traditions.

Habit for Your Happily Ever After

Some of my best summer memories were in the car. We played The Favorites Game.

This game is super simple. Someone names a category, then everyone in the car talks about their favorite. I love this game because you can learn some super idiosyncratic things about the people you love most.

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You were feeling fine—until you saw your friend's vacation photos. When you compare, you don’t just lose confidence—you lose connection, too.

We’ve all done it. We’ve all looked at social media and seen the vacation someone else is taking and we think, “I want her life. She’s got it figured out.” It's the easiest thing in the world to do. It’s also a joy-stealer and a resentment-builder.

Today, we're going to talk about a hard truth: Joy and pain are a package deal.

1. We'll talk about why comparing your life to someone else's–anyone else's–puts a giant roadblock in the way of the intimacy you feel with your sweetheart.
2. I'll help you see the five reasons why comparing leads to despairing, and we'll go step by step through five ways to help you remain in your own lane so you can stay sane
3. I'll offer you a habit to help you recognize and shift your response the next time you feel tempted to compare.

Habit for Your Happily Ever After

This week’s habit is to first notice when you’re tempted to compare and despair, then, ask yourself enlightened and empowering questions instead.

Date Night Discussion

Sometimes, when I can’t seem to shake off my compare and despair attitudes, I’ll ask my husband or a friend to help me laugh. Laughter is the antidote to envy.

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