Ultimately, people want to be happy. For most of us, we seek happiness outside of ourselves. We hope that our pursuit of a higher-paying job, a nicer house, a new mate, a faster speedboat, etc. will bring happiness. These external desires might satisfy our appetite in the short-term, but when the shiny newness inevitably wears off, we find ourselves feeling emotionally bankrupt, and often in overwhelming debt.
We all want to know the secret to happiness, even though very few of us actually have the motivation and dedication to work for it. Recognizing and changing patterns of behavior that donÕt serve us, adopting positivity practices, living mindfully and flourishing often require a substantial life overhaul, not just a makeover. HereÕs the secretÑthere is no secret to happiness. Much research has been done and countless books, classes, conferences, and programs come out every year, each with a ÒnewÓ take on this age-old enigma.