When I started this blog four years ago, I hoped I would find a community of people who would join me on a journey to explore what it means to be happy and be inspired to take action to create our own happiness, one happy act at a time.
I also knew there would be others who would never “get it” and think I’m crazy. I once had someone ask me, why do you blog about the same thing every week? Sigh.
While there is always a common thread in my posts: exploring what makes us happy, I hope dear loyal readers you have figured out that like life, happyact.ca is a smorgasbord of content. Some weeks, it is a blog for foodies or commentary on work; other weeks it’s a travelogue or a humour column.
Some weeks it’s an advice column where I’m seeking advice for a problem or issue in my life. Other weeks, I’m sharing a tiny drop of inspiration or motivation. Either way, I hope you’ve enjoyed reading it and it’s helped you on your journey to be happy.
I know life gets busy and there is a good chance you may have missed some happy acts this year, so to help you overcome FOMO (fear of missing out), here is a reprise of my top ten favourite happy acts of 2018. I hope you keep reading every Sunday morning and continue on with me on this journey in 2019.
On travel and exploring
- Explore one of Ontario’s most beautiful regions and hikes in Two journeys in one
- Explore the sites of Vancouver Island in Happy in Beautiful BC
On being happy at work
- Did Les Nessman have it right? See my take on open offices and the ideal office of the future
- Hear Seth Godin’s take on the importance of a strong work culture in This is Seth Godin live
For giggles
- It’s surprising what you may find down A country mile
- Find out what a group of bunnies is called and the name for the dot above an I or j in Ten happy facts to put a smile on your face
Motivation and inspiration
- Human beings are destined to radiate or drain so Hang out with happy people
- Find out what seven habits to avoid if you want to be happy in Seven habits of highly unhappy people
- Imagine being able to relive a single day with a positive attitude? Have a happy do over day
- Share your advice on What do you do if you don’t like someone you love
Happy New Year everyone and here’s to a happiness filled 2019.
Happy Act 
I read every one of your ‘Happy Act’ blogs, and enjoy them immensely! Over the years, the one comment that stood out the most to me about being happy, was “Lower your expectations”. Too often we build up in our minds what ‘should’ be, and don’t appreciate all the simple things that make life beautiful. Thank you for my Sunday inspiration (and usually a giggle).
Love your blog Laurie. You write so well . Your words cause us to reflect on simple things we forget and or take for granted. Thank you for the grounding and your “Happy Act”
Wishing you much happiness for 2019
Thank you Lorna and Iona for your kind words–they keep me going and I hope 2019 brings both of you much happiness!
Hi Laurie,
We don’t talk about your blog very often but I want to know that I look forward to it every Sunday. You always have something interesting to post and i enjoy the photos as well. Thanks for keeping it up!
Leslie
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