The Happiness Experiment

I am in cold, snowy Colorado, but I’m so happy to be here because this is where I get to spend my winter break with my beautiful boy and volunteer with the wolves.

Last week, I talked to you about trying a happiness experiment, and here’s what it is:

Every time someone asks you, "How are you doing?" your answer is simply, "I’m happy."

Our usual automatic response tends to be, "I’m fine" or "I’m good."

But imagine truly saying — "I’m happy" — thinking of those little things that bring gratitude.

Maybe it's the fact that you're healthy or someone you love is healthy. That you have a job, food in the pantry, or hot running water.

Think about everything that a refugee arriving here might long for when they arrive with nothing but the clothes on their back.

You have so much to be thankful for—and that’s where happiness starts.

So, here's my challenge to you for one week.

Whether it's in the grocery store line or talking with a friend, every time someone asks how you are, tell them, "I’m happy."

See how it makes you feel. And I'd love for you to share your experience with me.

I hope you have an amazing day.