Have you ever heard the quote "Happiness is not a destination, it's a way of life" from Buddha?

It's a powerful message that reminds us that true happiness isn't something we need to search for, but rather a state of being that we can cultivate in our daily lives.

This year, I wanted to switch things up and inspire you with some fun thoughts on happiness and offer some suggestions to help you cultivate it in your daily life. So, let's get started!

Happiness is Right around The Corner

I truly believe that everyone deserves to be happy. That's why the tagline of The Naked Botanical is "Get naked, be happy." When you're happy, everyone around you starts to feel the same way too.

To help you on your path to happiness, I suggest checking out the following podcasts, books, and daily affirmations.

• Podcast peeps: "The Happiness Lab" with Dr. Laurie Santos or "10% Happier" with Dan Harris for science-backed insights on happiness and stress management.
• For book lovers: "You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life" by Jen Sincero: This lighthearted and motivational book encourages readers to embrace their authenticity and pursue their dreams.
• Shine: This app provides daily affirmations, meditations, and personalized pep talks to help you feel more positive and motivated. (They were just bought by Headspace so don't sit on this link.)

Helping Others Makes Us Feel Good

Get out and volunteer. The world needs you. I believe that helping others is a source of happiness and suggests volunteering. Here are some suggestions on where to find volunteer opportunities.

• Idealist: Extensive platform with a focus on social impact organizations and advocacy. Search by issue area, location, and type of volunteer role.
• VolunteerMatch: A comprehensive database with thousands of opportunities across diverse causes and locations. Filter by keyword, location, skills, and interests.
• All For Good: A platform by Points of Light, featuring opportunities from national and local organizations.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Put one foot in front of the other with these suggestions.

Start with a Dream Board.

How about creating a dream board to envision the life you want? You can use inspiration from Pinterest or create your own on Canva, which is a free graphic website. (Just put in the query, "dream boards" and templates will appear.) I use it extensively for my business.

Or you can use Udreamr. It is a user-friendly platform that offers beautiful templates, guided steps, and a collaborative environment for creating digital vision boards. They even have options for printing your board afterward.

Looking for Inspiration To Live a better Life?

Here are some suggestions to seek inspirations from others.

• "The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes:" On his YouTube channel, Lewis Howes interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high-achievers, focusing on mindset, resilience, and achieving peak performance.
• "Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations" Podcast: Oprah Winfrey interviews inspiring individuals from all walks of life, fostering conversations about spirituality, purpose, and overcoming challenges."

Facing Our Darkness to Reach The Sunshine

Sometimes in order to seek the light we need to look at our darkness and heal the pain within. Here is a suggestion of digger deeper into this topic.

"Unlocking Us with Dr. Brené Brown:" Brené Brown goes deeper into specific topics like shame, joy, and belonging, offering actionable strategies for personal growth and emotional well-being.

How Can We Help You To Blossom?

De-Stress And Breath.

Feeling a little stressed or anxious? It's time to take a moment for yourself and contemplate what you want your life to look like. And what better way to do that than with a soothing cup of tea?

• Try our Kick Back and Chill, Best Damn Mint, or Happy Tummy Happy Life tea to help ground you and calm your mind.
• For an extra touch of sweetness, add a little of our farm bees' honey. I

f you need a quick spritz of aromatherapy to help you take a deep breath and relax, our hydrosols are the perfect solution. Try our Lavender, Be Calm, or Lemon Balm hydrosols to help calm your mind and rejuvenate your senses.

Give them a try and see how they can help you feel more relaxed and refreshed.

Boost Your Health.

Don't forget to take care of your health! Feeling good helps you do good. Boost your immune system and reduce inflammation with some natural herbs like ginger, turmeric, elderberry, and echinacea.

• Try our Elderberry Tonic or Apple Ginger Turmeric Shots to keep your immune system purring.
• And for a delicious and nutritious morning pick-me-up, try our Feeling Groovy or Morning Mojo Herbal Teas. They're the perfect way to start your day right! What Makes You Happy?

Please let us know what makes you happy and how you have achieved a new blossoming life.