It’s easy to postpone happiness until we achieve our most recent list of goals and dreams. We often tell ourselves that we’ll be happy once we have this, or once we get that done.

The problem of course, is that such thinking is both circular and self-defeating. It’s great to have goals; they keep life fun and challenging.

But those of us in the developed world need to get a grip and slow down for just a second!

The truth is happiness is a choice and nothing more. You can decide right now to be happy for the rest of the day.

It sounds simplistic because it is. Force yourself to smile right now and hold the position for two minutes.

I guarantee you’ll feel legitimately happier thereafter. We make this whole game of life way too complex; any time we choose we can become truly happy.

And of course practicing this power will get you closer to all the fun stuff you want to have and experience in life! My challenge to you right now:

Regardless of your circumstances today, decide to be happy and thankful for all the goodness in your life. Look… 

I once lived in my car for an entire summer because I was so broke. When business slows down for me these days I look back to that summer and have myself a good laugh!

Life is good, and we are so blessed just to be a part of it. Get good at being happy in the now, and you’ll open up a whole new world of power and possibility.