We hold on so tightly that our hands are unavailable to reach out for the happiness we could gain by letting go.

... the major rule in the American belief system - that anyone can do anything ... is a lie that we have perpetuated, and it fosters mediocrity. Knowing what you're good at and doing even more of it creates excellence.

Eating healthy and exercising won't help you if it's only temporary.

Like so many other positive acts, it turns out that hugging boosts our immune system. Plus it just plain feels good! So hug someone today, perhaps a person who seems particularly in need.

Take a deep breath and think of the three things you are grateful for, right in this moment.

Gratitude is a feeling of fullness, a recognition of the heart of what we are receiving in this moment.

Here's a practice for dealing with envy...each time you find yourself envious of someone...ask yourself, "What is there that I am noticing in the other person that I want to find in myself?"...If it's money, is it the freedom? The cance to play that money buys? A sense of security? Whatever it is-more play, a sense of security, free time-you can work on getting more of it in your life, no matter what the circumstances.