Increase Your Happiness by 40%
I have long wondered what makes those really happy people I meet in life so damn happy. Then I stumbled upon some research the other day that confirmed my suspicions. They were just born that way! Apparently 50% of a person’s happiness is based on their genetic predisposition. A happiness set point. Those really happy people default into a good mood. It’s as genetic as their eye color. For those of us who were not born so cheerful, or believe that [...]
3 Things to Consider About Change
“Change happens to everybody. Wisdom occurs when you use the change wisely.” The quote appeared in my novel, but it was first spoken to me by my favorite aunt, O’Dell. O’Dell was a hillbilly, the oldest of 16 children. She lived through poverty, the death of most of her siblings, and the loss of two of her own children. She didn’t have a lot of reasons to be happy, but she always was. O’Dell saw life as a gift. With [...]
What makes success?
What makes success? The other day in my busy neighborhood, I passed a young girl sitting at a folding table in her parents’ driveway. A few feet from the curb was a big sign that read “Girl Scout cookies for sale.” I continued on my way to the end of the block where another large sign appeared…”No more cookies for another 100 miles.” I laughed out loud, turned around, and went back to buy a few boxes. We can often [...]
Welcome to The Emma Daines Society Tip of the Week!
Can you believe it’s March already! The year began with many changes as I move into the writer’s life and rebrand my coaching business from The Inside Coach to Kohler and Company. In the course of these changes many friends, colleagues and readers have asked me to bring back the “Tip of the Week.” I hear you! So, it will be starting again this week. Similar to my old “Tip” the new one will be brief yet poignant, thought-provoking, and [...]