What's 40% of your happiness worth to you?

Knowing this can shift your entire perspective.

Many people have been convinced that how they feel depends on the world around them - what relationship they have, what job, how much money, how healthy, what friends,...etc.  Just look at our world of commercials!  Even what beverage you choose can determine your happiness! ;)

What about you?  Does that sound about right?

That sets us up to believe that once something changes in our lives - the weather, our relationships, our children's behavior (or friends'...or parents'!), our health... THEN we will feel better.

In reality, did you know that researchers find that only about 10% of people's happiness is due to their circumstances? 

Surprised how little it is?

That's actually really good news, if you think about it.  That means that, regardless of circumstances, we have WAY more control over how we feel than we believed. (50% is influenced by genetics, which leaves 40% up to YOU).

It also means we don't have to wait for something external to change before we can feel better internally.  

And, guess what else?  If you know me...you may know where I'm heading with this! ;)

When we feel better internally, we have our greatest ability to connect and our best opportunities to positively impact the world around us.

You matter. You can make a difference. I'm so glad you're here!