International Women’s Day
We're celebrating International Women's Day . What woman contributes most to your happiness? Consider thanking her today. What woman do you most admire? [Tweet "Come Celebrate International Women's Day with The Secret Society of Happy...
Happy Skin Helps SOHP Grow
Each of you brings a smile to my face when I think about our growing not-so-secret happy family. Many of you have been part of the Secret Society of Happy People for over 16 years and others joined as recently as the past 24 hours. If you've ever purchased anything...
The Paradox of Love
“What is love?” was the response to a question I posed to a guest around 1:30 am at my Chinese New Year Party. It was a late-night, several glasses-of-wine question, and possibly fell into the category of none-of-my-business. I have a need to understand why...
A Healthy Heart is a Happy Heart
Friday, February 7th is National Wear Red Day, to raise awareness about heart disease, the number one killer of women. A healthy heart is a happy heart, so I encourage all of you to wear red (Macy's is a sponsor), and update your heart health knowledge. Has heart...
Sexy Is Happy
I don’t know when I went from sexy to frumpy, but it happened. And when I say sexy, I’m not talking about someone who inspires questions about an hourly rate ... whatever you think that looks like. But I’ve always been cute and fashionable. There was a time in my...
Hunt for Happiness Week: Day 2
Happy Hunt for Happiness Week!!! I really can't believe this is the 13th celebration. I must confess that one of my favorite activities is Happy I-Spy certificate that you can share via print or electronic. Check out all the activities here. If you think you don't...
Hunting for Happiness Makes Us Happy
Our 13th Annual Hunt for Happiness Week starts on January 19th and it always makes me smile because the week was inspired by our members. After our first Happiness Happens Month, many teachers emailed us requesting us to move the holiday because kids need happiness...
The ONLY New Year’s Resolution
I don’t really make New Year’s resolutions, but as I was saying good-bye to 2013 I did think, “If I were going to make one resolution for 2014, what would it be?” What one thing would I be committed to doing above all other things? Most of the resolutions that we set...
The Happiest Happenings of 2013
Every year the Secret Society of Happy People announces the happiest happenings, moments and events that made us smile and inspired happiness in 2013: 10. Diana Nyad, at 64 made history by swimming from Cuba to Key West without the protection of a shark cage....
Merry Christmas from the Secret Society of Happy People
Everyone Can Give the Perfect Gift
I confess that I went to the mall this weekend during the height of holiday shopping. I knew it would be busy, but didn’t realize it would be so busy that it would take twenty minutes to find a parking spot. Once I got into the mall to look for my one item, I was...
When Holiday Blues Take Away Your Holiday Jolly
The pressure to be holiday jolly seems to strike as soon as Black Friday shopping begins. And it’s not your normal level, or set-point as they say, of happy; the world expects happy to go up a notch or two – and that your extra-happy mood will last through the...
Ugly Holiday Sweater Happiness
A few years back when Ugly Holiday Sweater Parties started popping up I wasn’t sure what to think. As you might imagine, I have quite the collection of holiday sweaters, which some people might call strong competitors in an ugly sweater event. I’ve even made some of...
Thanksgiving Happiness Survey Surprises
It was no surprise that the number one Thanksgiving Happiness vote getter, winning 88% of the votes, was “Spending Time with Family” in our What Makes You Happy about Thanksgiving survey. Happy people know that relationships and common experiences are the core of a...
Are You The Happiest Person You Know?
When I started the Society over a decade ago I remember chatting with a therapist at a conference who asked why I had started the Society. I responded with something like, “Our culture seems to reward us with positive reinforcement when we talk about our problems, but...
Blessed But Not Feeling Grateful
During the month of Thanksgiving most of us feel called to recognize our blessings. We may even be called to literally recognize them publicly at a family event or through our social media relationships. Shortly after the Society began, I spoke with someone...
What’s Your Halloween Nickname?
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Will You Remember It a Year from Now?
When I was in my early to mid-twenties I was being promoted from my Junior Achievement job in Abilene, Texas, to a larger office in West Palm Beach. My promotion ended up in the newspaper and one of my friends, Susan, that I’d had a tiff with and hadn’t spoken to in a...
5 Ways to Simplify Your Holidays
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all of the holiday hoopla? If so, we can help you reduce the holiday chaos so you can enjoy more of the holiday happy. All you need to do is sign up to get our FREE 5 Ways to Simplify Your Holidays Video Series. If you sign up now,...
Happy World Gratitude Day!!!
It's World Gratitude Day. Practicing gratitude has benefits for you and everyone around you. Thankful is one of the 31 Types of Happiness because appreciating our blessings (another type of happiness) increases our happiness. What are 5 things you're grateful for...
Want Our New Audio on Happiness & Drama?
I'm so happy to launch our new Social Membership program that includes a weekly audio. This Thursday we'll post Happiness & Drama so if you sign up now you'll be notified when it posts. This membership focuses on helping you find and keep your happy. For a limited...
Happiness Happens When I See Silver Linings
When life sends you a challenge would you like to find SILVER LINING a little quicker? If so, join Pamela Gail Johnson, founder of the Secret Society of Happy People for Happiness Happens When I See Silver Linings Webinar on Saturday, September 7 at 11:00 am...
Finding Silver Linings When God Challenges Our Happiness
The 5th Annual Happiness Happens Month, in August 2004, started with a mention in Newsweek, a major news magazine at the time. I was on cloud nine so to speak because I believed that Happiness Happens Day and Month were on the verge of being an internationally known...
Happiness Happens Month: Keren Lynn from 2BePositive
During Happiness Happens Month we’re posting lots of blogs including many from guest bloggers. I feel blessed that Keren, from 2BPositive is part of the Secret Society of Happy People. She's graciously sharing her passion and profession photography with us today. If...
Everything I Know About Success I Learned From Napoleon Hill by Don M. Green
During Happiness Happens Month we’re posting lots of blogs including many from guest bloggers. Today we’re happy to share a book excerpt from the newly released Everything I Know About Success I Learned from Napoleon Hill by Don M. Green. (McGraw-Hill) If you...
Happiness Happened, Literally by Viveca Stone-Berry
During Happiness Happens Month we’re posting lots of blogs including many from guest bloggers. Today we’re happy to share a post from Viveca Stone-Berry about her passion for animals including an opportunity to help one of the rescue groups she works with. One man’s...
Happiness Happens Month: Art with Francois Lange
During Happiness Happens Month we’re posting lots of blogs including many from guest bloggers. Today we’re happy to share happy art from Francois Lange. Meet Francois Lange Francois Lange was born in Paris, France. He has been drawing since he was very...
Happiness Happens Month: Choose Happiness by Renee Baribeau
During Happiness Happens Month we’re posting lots of blogs including many from guest bloggers. Today we’re happy to share a post from Renee Baribeau also known as "The Practical Shaman". The idea of choosing happiness may seem far-fetched when the winds of change are...
Happiness Happens Month: 4 Lessons on Happiness We Can Learn from a Dog (plus Giveaway) by Susan Mallery
During Happiness Happens Month we're posting lots of blogs including many from guest bloggers. Today we're happy to share a post from Susan Mallery, a New York Times Best Selling Author. It’s no secret to anyone who has read my books that I love animals. Cece...
What’s Your Happy Nickname?
August 8th is the 14th Annual Happiness Happens Day & Happython. We hope you join us in the celebration! To get things started what's your Happy Nickname? Share in the comments below & find out your friends Happy Nickname.
