The Key to Happiness

Happiness is often influenced by the equation: Expectations - Reality = Level of Happiness. While we can't change reality, we can adjust our expectations to find greater peace and joy. Byron Katie’s wisdom reminds us, "When we fight with reality, we lose. But only every time." Instead of focusing on others’ behavior, we can raise our own standards, modeling the behavior we wish to see—especially with teens. This Thanksgiving, boost your happiness by lowering expectations of others and raising expectations of yourself.