The BeHappy! Blog is my mini-journal on happiness. It...
lets you know whenever any new Web pages appear on behappy101.com, telling you about new ways to be happier, more passionate, and more fulfilled in your life
keeps you up-to-date with other postings or news about happiness
points out some special tools or techniques you might otherwise miss
lets you know when I send out my bi-monthly BeHappy! Newsletter (in case you don't like to give your e-mail address, or if your ISP tends to over-filter causing you to miss an issue).
There's lots of great happiness-building stuff here. So...
this page right now by clicking on that button you just passed ...
Then scroll down and read the entries going back several months. Then, make sure to go to the BeHappy101.com homepage to find tons more stuff to help you create your happiest possible life.
BeHappy! my friends
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For those of you who are regular visitors to BeHappy101.com, you probably know that every single day (365 days a year) I put up a Thought for Today, which is an inspirational quote on happiness, success, motivation, money, relationships, or spirituality. Every quote for the past three years is then listed in the specific section for that topic (just click on the links in the sentence above to go to that particular page of quotes).
Today, I posted dozens of new quotes from the past couple of months, so check 'em out. Again, just click on the links above to go directly to that section of quotes for the topic you want.
Also, if you want a whole book of quotes - "1000 Quotes to Make You Happier" - make sure to grab your FREE E-book gift package, just for visiting BeHappy101.com ... Yes, get all three of these popular e-books FREE (normally $33.65) by clicking here.
BeHappy! my friends
Have You Set Your Goals for 2012 and Beyond?
Friday, January 13, 2012
If not, what are you waiting for? Click here to get started on your goal-setting process.
Just as important ... if you have set your goals for this year (and beyond) have you maximized your chances of achieving those goals?
One common reason that we don't achieve the goals we set for ourselves is because we tend to get distracted and lose track of important things that need to be done consistently, in order to make real progress toward goals.
The key to really achieving your goals in life lies in constantly reviewing your goals and measuring your progress, in other words, keeping your goals on track.
To help you establish solid, meaningful goals - and maximize your chances of achieving those goals - I recommend Goals-On-Track software, an easy to use, web 2.0 style goal setting, goal tracking, task and time management program that helps you accomplish any goals in life - without fail! Click here to get this GUARANTEED system for setting and achieving your goals.
Also, check out the "Happy New Year" post below to read a complete series on goal setting.
Holiday Happiness #6
Friday, January 6, 2012
It's a New Year ... and with every new year brings an opportunity to reevaluate your life, establish new goals, and/or re-commit to achieving already established goals.
Whatever is the case for you, what's important is that you know what happiness means to you (it's different for everybody) and have a plan to create your happiest possible life based on that personal Definition of Happiness.
Click here to read the 6th installment of the "Holiday Happiness" series, which is all about making 2012 your best, happiest year ever.
BeHappy! my friends
I dont think I agree...............
Regarding the article by The Neighborhood Shrink called Dealing With Master Manipulators, I believe that most people do the best they can , in general
It's time to say goodbye to 2011 and ring in another new year! How time flies.
For many people, leaving 2011 represents a welcome change since the past year may have been very difficult. For others, 2011 may not have been so bad. It may have even been a fantastic year. Whichever it was for you, could 2012 be better? Do you have some New Years resolutions you want to fulfill? What about some annual goals? (there is a difference between resolutions and goals)
Whatever the case many be, if you want to create your best year ever in 2012, click here to learn how to make and fulfill New Years resolutions for the coming year, create goals for 2012 and beyond (and understand the difference between resolutions and goals), and much more.
The next year will come and go for each of us as it does every year. So if you want to increase your chances that one year from now you'll be looking back over 2012 with a huge smile on your face and a deep sense of happiness in your heart, thinking "what an awesome year that was", then make sure to click here to read more on how to make 2012 your best year ever.
BeHappy! my friends and ...
Happy New Year!!
Holiday Happiness #4
The holidays are peaking, but hopefully your stress, anxiety, and fatigue are not.
With only 10 days left in 2011, it wouldn't be surprising to be a bit frazzled. But you really don't have to feel that way.
Hopefully you have been following this BeHappy101.com "Holiday Happiness" Series. If so, I am sure the past few weeks have gone more smoothly than they usually do at this time of year and you are enjoying the holidays much more.
If things are still tough, though, there is still time to make the last week of the year great, and just as importantly, to start off 2012 with a positive, grateful attitude.
So, to make that happen, just click here to read Part 4 of this "Holiday Happiness" series.
BeHappy! my friends
Holiday Happiness #3
This third post in the BeHappy! "Holiday Happiness" Series is intended to help us finish the year as stress-free and energized as possible.
By now, many people can’t even imagine being “energized” after the holidays, but it really is possible, even though the season can be exhausting.
But by following some simple strategies, you can reduce the stress of the season, and "coast" into the New Year by doing a few simple things that can make all the difference.
So how were the past few days for you (since the last "Holiday" Blog Post)? Were they happier and less hectic, with feelings of gratitude and excitement or were they stressful and frustrating, with feelings of anxiety and fatigue? Are you getting through the holidays more smoothly than in past years based on the tips provided there, and in the latest edition of The BeHappy! Newsletter?
If not, there’s still time to turn things around, have a Happy Holiday season, and enjoy the next few weeks to the fullest if you do some simple things to help reduce the stress and anxiety the holidays can create.
The next blog post (Holiday Happiness #3) will be out the week of December 19th, then #4 will be just before the New Year, and the final post in the series will be right at the start of the New Year to help immediately begin to make 2012 your best, happiest year ever.
BeHappy! my friends
Holiday Happiness #1
Most people agree that the holidays can be very stressful. There are many expectations and obligations to meet, parties to attend, and gifts to buy (which can stretch the limits of your budget). Maybe you are one of the many people who feel alone, or even depressed, during this time of year.
Well, whatever your situation, this series of posts through the first week of January is to make this time of year a bit less stressed and help us all get through the season, and the New Year, a bit easier.
One objective of this first post of the series is to focus on what's most important (the "big picture", if you will). That’s an essential component of the process since the details of the season can be “overwhelming”.
Next, it’s important to assess our individual needs, desires, and influences as related to creating the best holiday season possible. To do that, we’ll start with two basic questions everyone should answer at this time of year:
What makes the holidays stressful, difficult, and/or “unhappy”?
What do I – or could I – love about the holidays?
If you answer these two questions honestly for yourself, you will have a great start to making this holiday season very happy and joyous.
Spend a few minutes right now answering those two questions. Do it right now.
Make sure not to skip this, because over the next couple of weeks it’s important to think about the answers to these questions – and use them to create a “Holiday Happiness Plan” for yourself (see below) which expands the positives and minimizes the negatives.
Also, one of the common issues for just about everyone during the holidays is getting everything done and dealing with all the expectations.
So over the next 24 hours, develop your “Holiday Happiness Plan”. I’ve designed a “Holiday Happiness Planner” – a planning template – to help you create that plan and guide you through the next few weeks more smoothly.
Click here to open up a copy of my “Holiday Happiness Planner” template to get started with the process. Start building the plan using the template – and begin implementing any of the issues which arise within the next week (like shopping, party, eating, and exercise plans). In the next post we’ll begin to address some of specific issues associated with your plan.
It's that time of year again ... already!! That wonderful, joyful, family-oriented, spiritual time of the year when many people get stressed, fat, in debt, and sometimes, even depressed.
Well, for BeHappy! Newsletter subscribers, the "Holiday Happiness" edition will be sent to you by December 9th. In it, you'll find lots of strategies to help you have the happiest, healthiest, most joyful, least stressful holiday season ever ... as well as prepare you for your best year ever in 2012.
So, if you are already a BeHappy! Newsletter subscriber, don't miss the next edition; and if you aren't yet a subscriber, click here to subscribe FREE (it's a $150 annual value ... and worth much more to your overall happiness).
BeHappy! my friends
The Dash Poem
On your tombstone, you'll have the date you were born and the date you died. The "dash" in between those dates represents your life.
If you have never read (or experienced) The Dash Poem, do yourself a favor and click on this link right now...
Believe it or not, the guy who developed this simple system for making money online is making millions with it - and apparently made over $400,000 in 31 days using the system.
Now, if you aren't really sure about internet marketing (making money online), then click here to get a basic understanding of it, and you'll see very quickly the power of the concept. All the best to you.
BeHappy! my friends
Learn how your mind works ... and how to achieve any goal in life.
One of my colleagues, Eldon Taylor, is a New York Times bestselling author who teaches "how your mind works" and how to use that knowledge to achieve any goal you want in life.
Well, he's made a special offer for my friends -- a free video presentation available for visitors to BeHappy101.com. I am going to watch it for the first time today, but I'm sure it will be good - and well worth your time to watch. I wanted to get you the opportunity before it's gone.
Is money and income important to your happiness? Well, internet marketing is a great way to make a significant income working only a few hours a day. Check it out...
If you want to be part of a new community of people dedicated to helping each other create the happiest possible life, click on this link (or copy and paste it into your browser) for a quick 1.5 minute video introduction I just made from Newport Beach: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCnXNaPdPH4.
To join ... go to facebook, search for "The Happiness Group" and join. Then invite all your friends. It will be a great ride!
BeHappy! my friends
Two weeks at Catalina Island!!
August 11, 2010
We just spent the past two weeks on our boat at Catalina Island (a wonderful island off the coast of Newport Beach, California). It was our first trip back there since our terrible boat accident in November 2008 (you can read the story about that accident by clicking here).
Since we've been out on an island, I haven't added much to this website in the past two weeks and am a bit behind on some things (I was, however, able to update my daily "Thought for Today" every single day - so I still haven't missed one since I started it in February 2009).
Well, anyway, I plan on writing an article in the next few weeks about it - and the many "happiness messages" it provides for all of us. So please check back in the next couple of weeks or so to read more about it.
BeHappy! my friends
Do you want to be GRATEFUL for what you have?
You should...
Because as you've probably seen if you've spent any time on this website, gratitude is a key component of true happiness in life. In fact, I believe you can't live your happiest possible life if you are not grateful for what you have.
Everyone goes through tough times. We all experience stress and varying degrees of pain.
The question is, do we let those tough times, that stress and that pain become our focus? Or, are we able to appreciate what we have in life - and be happy - regardless of the circumstances we're facing?
Check out this video and I guarantee you'll at least start to think differently about how great life is (or could be) - no matter what's going on in your life right now (just click on this link):
Wealthbuilder101 is dedicated to helping people invest wisely and build wealth over time. No gimmicks or get-rich-quick schemes. Just basic, sound investment strategies for everyone.
I was the guest on a one-hour radio show in LA today (July 18th) called "Free Your Mind". Get some "tangible" tips on how to BeHappy! by clicking here to listen to the show (once on the site, click on the July 18th archive button).
Enjoy, and...
BeHappy! my friends
What is your "Definition of Happiness"?
The desire for happiness is something just about all of us have in common. Regardless of nationality, beliefs, or values, the desire for happiness is there.
One issue, though, is the fact that everybody is different when it comes to what makes them happy. In other words, everyone's Definition of Happiness is different.
Some people, for example, are happiest when they are working. Other people are happiest when they are "playing". Many people are happiest when they are with family or friends. Happiness for many people means having a certain amount of income or wealth. For others, life balance is the way to have the happiest possible life.
If not, do it. It is the crucial first step in creating your happiest possible life. In other words, you really can't be as happy as possible if you don't first know (and I mean really know) what happiness means for you personally.
Once you know that important Definition of Happiness, create a plan to make that definition a reality. In addition to a plan ...
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If you've spent time here at BeHappy101.com, you know there are many aspects to living your happiest possible life. Among those - health, fitness, vitality, and physical appearance can all play a role for many people.
Being "in shape" and at your ideal weight not only makes you look good, but also helps you "feel good", improves your self-esteem and even improves overall general health.
That's why part of the BeHappy! system includes tips and strategies for weight management, fat loss, exercise, and general nutritional support. It simply makes a big difference in attitude and outlook.
This system - Fast Track to Fat Loss - while it may sound a bit "gimicky", is one product you may want to check out if you need help in this area.
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BeHappy! my friends
Relationship Beginnings: Don't Get Lost in Loneliness
The third in a 3-part series on "relationship beginnings" from The Neighborhood Shrink.
"Save the Marriage" is a highly popular marriage e-book which has saved a high percentage of marriages from divorce.
It will change your life!
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BeHappy! my friends
You Have Broken Up, but You Can't Break Free: Lessons in Letting Go
Breaking up a relationship can be a difficult, painful, and sometime long process. The Neighborhood Shrink has advice for "letting go".
I do hope you have ... the kind of night you want to have!
June 1, 2010
For many years, those words - "I do hope you have ... the kind of night you want to have" - marked the early evening sign-off to "The Wave" (smooth jazz) radio station's show with Don Burns in Southern California.
He called his daily 2:00-7:00 p.m. show "the no-stress express", and on May 28th, that ended with the departure of Mr. Burns from the station.
For many years, I would make sure to be listening to the radio at 6:52 when he signed off, just to hear him say it.
Why? Because it made me happy!
So it's a sad thing that no longer will the workday end, and the evening begin, with, "I do hope you have ... the kind of night you want to have". It will certainly be missed by many people - especially me.
If you live in Southern California and have been a faithful WAVE listener, you can surely relate. If you haven't listened to the WAVE (94.7FM), then you obviously won't miss it, but you may have missed somewhat of the end of an era.
Some compare it to Walter Cronkite's famous nightly news sign-off, "And that's the way it is".
Don Burns, with his awesome, smooth, deep voice, made a similar impact - and created a true "happiness" statement - with his "kind of night" mantra.
Hopefully he will surface on the radio again sometime soon. If so, make sure to get in the habit of hearing him make his now famous SoCal statement (you can even listen online if you don't live in the SoCal area). It will put a smile on your face and brighten your evening.
BeHappy! my friends (and "have the kind of "life" you want to have")
Still Not in the Mood...
Lack of sexual desire (not being in the mood) is one of the most common issues couples face in a relationship. The Neighborhood Shrink talks about the issue in this Note from his Desk.
Since this topic is about sex, you must get the password to enter the "Sex & Happiness" section of the website. Click here to get the password and gain access to this section.
BeHappy! my friends
Sexual Problems: A 4-Part Series of Notes from the Desk of the Neighborhood Shrink .
Sexual problems occur in both men and women. The Neighborhood Shrink discusses these problems in this series of notes "from his desk".
The first two parts deal with male sexual problems and the second two parts involve female sexual problems. Here are the topics covered:
Part 1 - Males: Erectile Dysfunction Part 2 - Males: Sexual Desire and Orgasm Issues Part 3 - Females: Desire and Arousal Part 4 - Females: Orgasm Issues
Since these topics are about sex, you must get the password to enter the "Sex & Happiness" section of the website. Click here to get the password and gain access to this section.
BeHappy! my friends
So You're Thinking About Having an Affair
Sex outside of marriage (having an affair) is extremely common in our society. Check out The Neighborhood Shrink's perspective on the subject.
Well, the responses I got to my little "favor" asking whether you thought a section on Sex & Happiness should be included on this website were overwhelmingly positive. Every response I got indicated that it was a good idea, and appropriate for the site.
So, I'm going to start building the new section and will plan to launch it soon. Then, I'll keep building on it and adding to it over the next several months and years. I'll send an e-mail to all subscribers of the BeHappy! Newsletter (if you're not yet a subscriber, click here).
Thanks to everyone who responded to my question.
If you would like to contribute some content to the section (opinions, experiences, suggestions, etc.) I would love to hear from you. Just click here to provide your input. I really appreciate it.
BeHappy! my friends
Don't "Rinse and Repeat"
The Neighborhpood Shrink says you should change things up in your life to prevent boredom. In his words - don't "rinse and repeat". Check it out.
Since sex is an important component of life (and perhaps happiness), I am considering a new section to the BeHappy101.com website called "Sex and Happiness".
Before I create it, though, I'd like your thoughts and feedback as a visitor to this site. Just click here and use the password great sex life (just as it appears here) to enter the new proposed section.
I would really appreciate your thoughts.
BeHappy! my friends.
It Isn't What it Isn't
It isn't what it isn't is a Note from the Desk of the Neighborhood Shrink which discusses the common practice of trying to change your spouse, mate, or lover into something/someone different.
Just returned from the Vancouver Winter Olympics - "global happiness"
What an experience! Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010. I love the Olympics - always have.
As I have stated - and implied - many times on this BeHappy! site, happiness must start with an understanding of your own personal Definition of Happineess. In other words, what specifically does your life need in it to be as happy as possible?
For me, one of the criteria is to be pursuing my life's mission, which is to be a positive, creative force for health and happiness. And there are several components to that objective. One small one is to help create adventure, happiness, and memorable moments for myself and those I care about (mainly family and friends). The Olympics allowed me to do that in a small way.
Because I lived in Vancouver for 6 years (from 2001 to 2007), I was able to make it possible for me and 3 of my very good friends (pictured here in front of the Olympic rings in Whistler last week) to make the trip to Vancouver, stay in a beautiful 4-bedroom, 5000 square foot home (owned by some other friends who were away for a month) and enjoy the Olympics as a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity for us - at very little expense (which is an issue for many people these days).
And we had a complete blast. Yes, there was partying, but it was much deeper than that. We truly felt we were part of something special. It was inspiring and motivating. There is a generally positive and "global happiness" feeling in the air. And, if you've been following the Olympics, you probably know that a German luge athlete died in a tragic accident on the luge. We were in Vancouver when it happened and went to the luge event the next day. It was brutal. Everyone was saddened by it. Here's a young man (21 years old) who is at one of the most exciting and fulfilling times of his life, tragically killed doing something he has trained - and waited - all his life to do. And his family - watching this on television from thousands of miles away - surely were completely "devastated". It was very, very sad. And at the same time, it made us all so grateful for what we have in our lives - and for just "being alive" in general. And I know people throughout the world felt the same way - especially those of us who were there (from all over the world).
So, as stated many times throughout this BeHappy! system - use gratitude as a key component to your happiness in life. It is a "global happiness" builder. And, if you haven't watched any of the Olympics, check out the closing ceremonies on Sunday, February 28th. They are sure to inspire you, and help you appreciate the world in which we live a bit more.
BeHappy! my friends
Let's Talk About Sex
Let's talk about Sex ... The Neighborhood Shrink has some advice for couples.
As an official "Health and Happiness" writer for Examiner.com, I have posted a new article this week related to happiness at work. Check it out by clicking here.
Men Want Women to Woman Up
Like his menu of what women want, The Neighborhood Shrink has a menu for men to give to their women as a way to let them know what men want. Check his Note out here.
Today, I was in the small gym here at the marina where we live every other month in Newport Beach, California. The only other person in the gym with me was a guy - about 30 years old, I would guess - who had no legs. He had artificial prosthetic legs, which were completely visible since he had gym shorts on.
At one point, we were lifting weights right next to each other, so I said to him, "those look like some pretty high-tech legs you've got there." He chuckled and we started a conversation. He said he was in a motorcycle accident a few years ago (a woman in a car was on her cell phone and swerved into him, knocking his motorcycle off the road and ripping off both his legs in the accident).
But you know what? Right after he said that, he said ... "but I'm very grateful. It could have been much worse. I had a helmet on, so my head was not injured, and somehow my neck wasn't broken, which could have paralyzed me from the neck down."
"I am just happy to be alive", he added.
What a great lesson in focusing on the positives in life, and on being grateful for what we have, rather than on what we don't have (or have lost).
This happy young man has lost both of his legs. He was obviously an athletic guy (he was handsome, well-built, and exercising in a gym) - so his legs were probably very important to him (as they are for most of us). But he was happy and grateful, even though he no longer had his real legs and had been through a terrible trauma. How his life has changed.
We talked for a few minutes - and I was totally in awe. He was obviously very smart, successful, and balanced. What a great message. He was an example to me - and I hope all of us.
BeHappy! my friends
Blog:
The BeHappy! Blog is my mini-journal on happiness. It...
One common reason that we don't achieve the goals we set for ourselves is because we tend to get distracted and lose track of important things that need to be done consistently, in order to make real progress toward goals.
It's time to say goodbye to 2011 and ring in another new year! How time flies.
The holidays are peaking, but hopefully your stress, anxiety, and fatigue are not.
This third post in the BeHappy! "Holiday Happiness" Series is intended to help us finish the year as stress-free and energized as possible. 
If you've waited until the last minute to shop for the holidays ...
or you need to get some gifts for the New Year ...
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So how were the past few days for you (since the last "Holiday" Blog Post)? Were they happier and less hectic, with feelings of gratitude and excitement or were they stressful and frustrating, with feelings of anxiety and fatigue? Are you getting through the holidays more smoothly than in past years based on the tips provided there, and in the latest edition of The BeHappy! Newsletter?
Most people agree that the holidays can be very stressful. There are many expectations and obligations to meet, parties to attend, and gifts to buy (which can stretch the limits of your budget). Maybe you are one of the many people who feel alone, or even depressed, during this time of year.
November 30, 2011
On your tombstone, you'll have the date you were born and the date you died. The "dash" in between those dates represents your life.
Within this BeHappy101.com website, I try to address every aspect of life that can help make you happier and more fulfilled in your life.
Well, yesterday I came across a new software tool that is already producing unbelievable results for my 
August 11, 2010
Being "in shape" and at your ideal weight not only makes you look good, but also helps you "feel good", improves your self-esteem and even improves overall general health.
Since sex is an important component of life (and perhaps happiness), I am considering a new section to the BeHappy101.com website called "Sex and Happiness".
What an experience! Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010. I love the Olympics - always have.