I recently had the opportunity to hear Dr. Laurie Santos speak about happiness. Dr. Santos is the teacher of the most popular class in Yale’s history, host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast, and creator of The Science of Well-Being.
I found it interesting — although not surprising — that kindness, both to yourself and to others, is so closely connected to being happy. I want to share Dr. Santos’ top ten tips for a happy life;
- Happiness matters for your performance
- Make time for more social connection
- Helping others makes us happier than we expect
- Make time for gratitude
- Healthy habits matter for our happiness
- Be in the present moment and savor the good things
- Be in the present moment even if it feels yucky
- Give yourself the gift of self-compassion
- Do some meaningful work and find purpose
- Become wealthy in time not in money
This is the Last Week for Peanut Butter
Please continue to give at our Kindness Porches and through our WishList. We are so very grateful for all we’ve received so far!
Our Kindness Porches are located at:
- 89 Walton Park
- 160 West Wyoming
- 647 Main St (Follow Your Art)
- 249 Grove Street
Elaine dropped off jars to a very appreciative Pantry of Hope and A Servant’s Heart. Elaine will deliver again at the end of this month. 
