In Search of...Happiness

Happy Monday, friends!

I receive a daily email from Jessica Northey and Finger Candy Media (www.fingercandymedia.com).  Primarily it's about Social Media and how to use these tools to help propel your business and brand.  I started receiving the email to gather tips about growing this blog and my soon to come website.

But, one of her emails over the weekend were about her personal life.  Or rather, about who she really is behind the "avatar" as she refers to it. Her message was that happiness comes from within.  It's not about what you do or don't have.  It's not about your perception of what other people have or how easy they have it.  It's about you and what makes you happy and what you're grateful for. 

She even goes as far as to make a list of what makes her happy!  Really, you should just check out the blog...
http://fingercandymedia.com/5209-in-search-of%E2%80%A6-happiness

But, she did inspire me, on this Monday morning, to share with you all of the wonderful things in my life that make me happy!  And to encourage you to make a list as well.  Trust me, it will make you smile!

A few things that make me truly happy...

Pepper
My family
Jason
Volleyball
Running
Spending time with my friends
Writing
Traveling to see my friends all over the country

These are just the first things that come to mind that make me smile, regardless of what's happening around me....stopping to think about ANY of these things can bring a smile to my face.  Seriously, try it.  Make a list of the things that make you smile everyday.  And to go one step further, read it every morning - so you can start your day with a smile.

xoxo,
Ryann