Free Exclusive Happiness Tips
Join over 80,000 email subscribers. You’ll also get the “21 Things I Wish They Had Taught Me in School” guide.
By Henrik Edberg
Published January 21, 2026
“Comparison is the death of joy.”
Mark Twain
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.”
Lao Tzu
One of the most common and destructive daily habit is to constantly compare your life and yourself to other people and their lives.
You compare cars, houses, jobs, shoes, money, relationships, social popularity and so on.
And at the end of the day you pummel your self-esteem to the ground and you create a lot of negative feelings within. And perhaps also outside of yourself.
So what can you do? How can you get a handle on this habit?
Well, today I’d like to share 3 steps that have helped me to move away from this – it does take some time though so be patient with yourself – and towards a healthier outlook and view of myself and life.
[continue reading…]
By Henrik Edberg
Published January 17, 2026
Tuesday is an odd day. Just before hump day and still far away from the promise of Friday.
It’s a day when it’s easy to feel stuck or tired, especially if Monday was a bit draining.
So to help you out I thought I’d share 100 of the most positive, stress relieving and funny Tuesday quotes.
[continue reading…]
By Henrik Edberg
Published January 16, 2026
There’s something magical about snow.
It makes the world a more quiet, beautiful and cozy place to live in.
And it makes any kid – and the child that lives inside us grownups too – joyous and delighted about the possibilities for snowball fights, snow castles and going skiing.
So in today’s post, as I look out at the wonderful winter landscape outside my window, I want to share 90 of the most beautiful, funny and inspirational snow quotes.
[continue reading…]
By Henrik Edberg
Published January 15, 2026
Sunday is here.
A time to relax, renew and recharge before the work week starts again.
So to help you with that I’d like to share 101 of the most hilarious, positive and funny Sunday quotes.
[continue reading…]
By Henrik Edberg
Published January 14, 2026
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”
Zig Ziglar
Some days you wake up motivated and ready to go.
On some days things feel heavy and it is hard to get going and find that inner drive.
And there are often roadblocks, plateaus and valleys along the way towards what you want where you can fall into a slump. Or get lost in a rut.
And you feel like your motivation has flown away.
So today I’d like to simply share three of my favorites and in my experience most effective ways to find that motivation again.
[continue reading…]
By Henrik Edberg
Published January 12, 2026
Valentine’s Day is one of those days when it feels natural to slow down and to celebrate the love you share with your special someone.
Maybe you’ve been together for a long time (like I have been with my wife for the past 15 years). Maybe you have just found a new love in your life.
No matter what your situation is, I hope you’ll find today’s post helpful.
In it I want to share 110 of the most loving, uplifting and funny Valentine’s Day quotes for your wife, your husband or for new lovers.
[continue reading…]
