December 2009
206 posts
Study: Experiences make us happier than... →
psychotherapy:
…Another reason for increased happiness in experiences, the researchers found, was that people felt a greater sense of vitality or “being alive” during the experience and in reflection, Howell said.
“As nice as your new computer is, it’s not going to make you feel alive,” he said.
Most psychologists who study the phenomenon say people adapt to a new purchase in six to eight...
“I’m not happy, I’m cheerful. There’s a difference. A happy woman has no cares at...”
– Beverly Sills (via runawaytrain) (via happythings)
“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you...”
– Eleanor Roosevelt (via reluctantbuddha) (via quote-book)
“Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind....”
– Christian D. Larson (via startbreathing) (via happythings)
Perfect girlfriend?
girlslikeboys:
mellyaviles:
monlggga:
She dresses up all cute and pretty every time you take her out on a date. This is her way of keeping you interested as your eyes are locked solely on her. You stare at other girls instead, and she gets hurt and upset that all her time and effort were put to waste.
You call her insecure.She holds on to you like she’s never letting you go. This is her...
“Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything it’s...”
– erica jong (via truthisafragilething) (via iheartlove)
The Ten Commandments
happythings:
dreamdoer: youmaybeoffended:
1. DO NOT ASSUME: seek clarification before forming an opinion/argument 2. CONTROL YOUR TEMPER: give yourself one hour to cool down after any and all altercations. NO case is a special case 3. DO NOT SHUT DOWN: after cool down time, talk truthfully and rationally 4. STOP being RESENTFUL, JEALOUS, and COMPETITIVE TO A FAULT 5. DO NOT STRESS the SOCIAL...
“To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the...”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson (via siximpossiblethings) (via fuckyeahhappy)
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders...”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson (via julie911) (via quote-book)
Jesus > Santa, forever ♥
heyiammoi:
iameccentric:
peekaaboo:starsandstitches:poeticheartache:beamarquez:xjsoul:ayoochristy:jkpdsaidsoat:geanuhlovee:saayliezelle:jenelywaaaaslike:markmejia:hellomoonragamuffin-princess::
Santa lives at the North Pole. JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh. JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once...
“To love. To be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used...”
– Arundhati Roy (via lovemidori) (via happythings)
Great Lessons of Life:
heyiammoi:
missmiley:
littlemiss:
When someone lies to you, it teaches you that things are not always what they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know what is in their hearts. Remove your own masks to let people know who you really are.
When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever. Always appreciate what...
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How To Pick Yourself Up Off The Floor
quote-book:
julie911:
♥ Immerse yourself in something positive. Volunteer at a no kill animal shelter. Read to the elderly. Start an art project. Do something to create a positive influence for yourself. Negative thoughts and places are dangerous when you’re down. ♥ Stop letting yourself only see the negatives when you look in the mirror. I used to always think “I’d be acceptable looking if I...
“Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe...”
– Noam Chomsky (via eunichick) (via quote-book)
“Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and...”
– Robertson Davies (via julie911) (via quote-book)
“Love. Love isn`t something we define by how much we love or how we love. It`s...”
– (via heylexa) (via heyiammoi)
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MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL!:D
I never thought of having a good Christmas this year but I was wrong.
This is indeed one of the most memorable 24th of December in my life.(cheesy but true.)
I so love this day!Ü♥♥♥
“When you can stay up all night talking to him until the sun comes up, even...”
– Anonymous (via thatslove) (via stellaluvspurple) (via herbutterflykisses) (via justluving) (via heyiammoi)
awww. :”>