Welcome to the final installment of Everyday Happiness. While this moment is bittersweet, I am happy to share it with you. As we turn the last page of this chapter, I'm here to offer a concise recap of “why” and leave you with valuable resources to continue fostering joy and intentionality in your lives. Let’s make this farewell a meaningful one!
Recap: Why We're Closing
In case you didn’t hear our announcement last month, Everyday Happiness is closing. As detailed in our previous announcement, the decision to close Everyday Happiness wasn't made lightly. It stems from a deep need to prioritize my family, personal time, and new ventures — echoing the values of intentionality and mindfulness we've championed here. This transition allows me to focus entirely on what is most precious during this fleeting time with my children at home while exploring new opportunities coming my way.
This move aligns seamlessly with our discussions about the importance of saying "yes" to life's true priorities and "no" to commitments that no longer serve our core needs. For a more detailed exploration of these reasons, I encourage you to revisit our prior blog post, where I delve deeper into the personal reflections that guided this decision.
Resources for Continuing the Happiness Journey
Though Everyday Happiness is closing, I won’t just up and shut everything down. I will leave my website up to you for you to continue utilizing as you need. Additionally, you can continue to access and download all our resources at katiejefcoat.com/blog. You can find all the resources we have crafted here, such as time management, gratitude, and kindness.
I hope this will help you maintain and grow the practices we've explored together, allowing you to continue to cultivate your own happiness. BUT….it doesn’t end there!
Alternative Resources for Ongoing Support
Even as we close the chapter on Everyday Happiness, your journey towards personal growth and well-being doesn't have to end! Nor am I going to leave you high and dry! So…here are some exceptional resources that can provide continued inspiration and support as you pursue happiness and enrich your life. I use them, and I hope you can also benefit from them!
Action for HappinessThis organization is dedicated to building a happier and kinder world by helping individuals and communities practice evidence-based skills for living joyfully. Action for Happiness organizes regular meetings and initiatives, focusing on practical actions people can take to increase happiness and kindness globally. They emphasize the importance of community and learning skills that foster happiness, rooted in scientific research and collective action.
Arthur BrooksArthur Brooks is an author and Harvard Business School professor teaching on happiness. He has a column in The Atlantic called How To Build A Life that focuses on happiness and well-being. With his work, you can dive into enriching discussions as well as sign up for this newsletter: ‘The Art and Science of Happiness.' Arthur Brooks blends philosophical insights with actionable advice to explore how we can live more fulfilling lives. His works, including various books like 'From Strength to Strength,' provide profound insights into finding and maintaining happiness in modern life.
BetterUp BlogThe BetterUp Blog is an excellent deep dive into human potential and personal development. Featuring articles by thought leaders like Shawn Achor, this platform offers a wealth of knowledge on achieving peak performance and transformation in personal and professional settings. BetterUp focuses on holistic improvement through science-backed coaching and transformative practices integrating purpose and performance.
Good Think Inc.With Good Think Inc., you can engage with resources that fuel positivity and optimism. This organization aims to enhance the well-being of individuals and companies by applying research-based strategies to foster positive environments that lead to substantial business outcomes. Their approach connects empirical evidence with practical applications, offering seminars and consultations to empower positivity as a pivotal organizational strategy.
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosI highly recommend you tune into 'The Happiness Lab' podcast hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos, based on her popular Yale course. The podcast explores the science behind happiness, offering insights and strategies to improve your mental well-being. Dr. Santos uses evidence-based research to discuss common misconceptions about happiness and ways to achieve a fulfilling life.
Dr. David R Hamilton's Research You can discover the impact of kindness on well-being through the works of Dr. David R Hamilton. With a focus on the scientific underpinnings of kindness, Dr. Hamilton's research, blogs, books, courses, and talks provide a compelling look at how acts of kindness can transform our lives and communities. His insights encourage fostering kindness as a key component of a healthy, happy life.
Farewell Thoughts: A Heartfelt Thank You
As we bring Everyday Happiness to a close, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you—our readers, community members, and everyone who has journeyed with us. Although bittersweet, this decision was made after much reflection on what is essential. Though it's difficult to say goodbye, making hard choices for the right reasons is crucial, ensuring we're fully present for what matters most.
I encourage you to continue applying the lessons of gratitude, kindness, and intentional living we've shared and to keep making positive impacts in your own lives and communities.
Though Everyday Happiness is closing, the door remains open to future possibilities. "Never say never" to what might come next. Let's stay connected and open to the opportunities that await us.
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