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It's August! It's Happiness Happens Month! What Makes You Happy?

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

AUGUST IS HAPPINESS HAPPENS MONTH

HAS HAPPINESS HAPPENED IN YOUR LIFE ALREADY THIS MONTH?

 

"If you want to be happy, be."

Leo Tolstoy

 

Happiness Happens Month is dedicated to celebrating whatever makes you happy! Happiness Happens Month encourages people to take stock of their lives and try to do and think about things that make them happy and share their happiness with others.

 

"Remember this, that very little is needed to make a happy life."

— Marcus Aurelius

 

Have you ever thought about what makes you happy? Or whether you're a happy person in general? If you haven't, here's a 7-Days Happiness Challenge. What's most noteworthy, I think, is that some of the simplest things in life can lead to being happy and letting happiness happen!

 

7 Day Happiness Challenge

 

"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."

-- Abraham Lincoln

 

Once you've met the 7-Days Happiness Challenge, here are five tips to stay happy after August and until next August rolls around when you can celebrate Happiness Happens Month once again. When you think about it, the five things you can do to be happy are easy and free!

 

"Happiness depends upon ourselves."

—Aristotle

5 Tips For Happiness


"The habit of being happy enables one to be freed, or largely freed,  from the outward domination of outward conditions."

-- Robert Louis Stevenson

 

 

If buying a new home is something that would make you happy, contact Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty in Greater Charlotte.  I can help you find a home that will make you happy every day and not just in the month of August!

And nothing would make me happier than helping you find the home that makes you happy!

 

Nina Hollander Can Help You Find A Greater Charlotte Area Home That Makes You Happy Every Day

 

"For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

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"There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will."

-- Epictetus

 

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 Nina Hollander, RE/MAX Broker, Realtor

 

 

 

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

Nina Hollander, Broker this is a great post filled with poignant reminders and fun suggestions - well done!

Love this quote:

"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."

-- Abraham Lincoln

 

Aug 04, 2024 07:36 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO good Sunday morning, Thomas... thank you. And wasn't Abraham Lincoln spot on?

Aug 04, 2024 07:52 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Nina and so many great things in your blog today and I am baking chocolate chips cookie for some past clients today that just don't bake themselves any more.

 

Aug 04, 2024 07:45 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Will Hamm good morning, Will... thank you and thank you for popping by. If I were baking chocolate chip cookies, I'm afraid there wouldn't be many left for the clients! :)

Aug 04, 2024 07:53 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Nina,
I probably don't need to tell you I'm a happy focused person. I agree with Tolstroy... and all of your other quotes.

Happy Sunday!

Aug 04, 2024 07:45 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams hi Carol... I've long felt that we are as happy or miserable, optimistic or pessimistic, as we choose to be. Happy Sunday to you!

Aug 04, 2024 07:54 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

August baseball (especially if my team of choice is still in the hunt for a playoff berth).

Aug 04, 2024 07:56 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty good morning, Jeff... that took you no time at all to say what makes you happy!

Aug 04, 2024 07:57 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nina, All great quotes. Sometimes, the simplest things bring the most laughter and joy!

Aug 04, 2024 08:08 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 good morning, Sheila... that is so true. It often doesn't take a lot to make someone happy.

Aug 04, 2024 08:10 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Nina,

I choose happiness all of the time! It sure makes each day special, especially when I spend it with family and friends!

Aug 04, 2024 08:19 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Dorie Dillard Austin TX hi Dorie... at the end of the day, it really is a choice and you are making the right one!

Aug 04, 2024 09:58 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, being happy is tops on my list, and spending time with close friends and playing with my kitties are top of my list.

Aug 04, 2024 10:14 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox hi Joan... I don't know how anyone could not be but happy when spending time with their pets!

Aug 04, 2024 11:38 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nina- love, love, love all of the quotes!!!  Outside of baking a cake, I do most everything else. It doesn't take much for me to be happy, and the happiness comes from the simplest of things. I choose to be HAPPY. 

Aug 04, 2024 10:22 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... happiness does happen when we choose to be happy!

Aug 04, 2024 11:38 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Nina, for sharing this uplifting message about Happiness Happens Month—reflecting on what makes me happy, like spending time with loved ones and enjoying nature, truly brings joy to my life!

Aug 04, 2024 11:18 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran hi Lew... being happy is a lot like being thankful... the more you are thankful the more things you find to be thankful for. The more you choose being happy the more reasons you find to be happy.

Aug 04, 2024 11:39 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina, happiness for me is time with family and being content and at peace with what I have

Aug 04, 2024 11:35 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto hi George... I kind of already knew that about you... and those are very good reasons to be happy!

Aug 04, 2024 11:40 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

As you know you Nina Hollander, Broker make me happy 😊! I had a very good day yesterday, it was the 1st day in a month that my dog bite wound did not bleed and my shoulder actually felt good enough I swung a 8 lb maul over my head to split some wood. It felt good... but I'm paying for it today.

Aug 04, 2024 11:55 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I'm standing by and as soon as I feel better I'll get back at it Nina Hollander, Broker .

 

Aug 04, 2024 05:56 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm looking good, Bob... like a real mountain man!

Aug 05, 2024 04:30 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm Awwww, Bob. I'm delighted to hear that your leg is on its way to recover. Maybe you can hold off on splitting any more wood?

Aug 04, 2024 12:16 PM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP

Macho Man Bob "RealMan" Timm - You've got the power and the strength to overcome adversity that no one, not even a dog can stop you!!!

Aug 08, 2024 10:50 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Holy smokes Bob take care of that wound!  I get that using that wood axe or whatever it's called makes you happy.....but feeling good does too!

Aug 10, 2024 01:54 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Nina Hollander, Broker I like those quotes for happiness. Sometimes we can be happy, and other times we are not. But, always we have try to be happy.

Aug 04, 2024 03:00 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

John Pusa good morning, John... thanks for popping by and the nice comment. No one can be happy all the time, but being happy in general is really up to us.

Aug 05, 2024 04:31 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

My wants are getting very simple:  A good cup of coffee, a fine living look from my wife, and drain the putt.

Aug 04, 2024 05:56 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 good morning, Ed... none of those surprised me!

Aug 05, 2024 04:31 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nina Hollander, Broker  loved your post and Tolstoy's and Marcus Aurelius' comment resonated with me... as to August another story:)Endre

Aug 04, 2024 10:20 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. good morning, Endre... the Tolstoy quote was for me. The Marcus Aurelius quote was for you and I'm delighted you noticed it! And then, of course, both quotes were perfect for the message.

Aug 05, 2024 04:33 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I like the sound of that and I will always welcome more happiness in my life, August is a great month for that to come my way, haha.

Aug 05, 2024 05:32 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England hi Brian... well, hopefully happiness will happen for you in August. I like to welcome happiness in my life each month of the year.

Aug 05, 2024 05:42 AM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker Well I flunked the 7 day happiness challenge.  With the hot dog days of August upon us... #1 Bake a cake is definitely off my to do list.

How about switching it to a bacon wrapped sirloin on the grill?

Have a great week and thank you for reading and commenting on my blogs!

Aug 05, 2024 06:40 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker good morning, Mike... whatever brings happiness to your life is fine with me! And you're welcome... I enjoy reading your posts which give me a great perspective on your life in Nebraska.

Aug 05, 2024 06:45 AM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi again Nina Hollander, Broker Our lives in Nebraska are a bit different than anyone else's.  But I think that is normal. We all are different, right?

For instance: Our son bought a new smaller pickup on Saturday. 

He wanted us to see it and wanted to drive it on the Interstate. And wanted us to see it so was going to drive home and I said No...lets meet in the middle.

His current car is a 2006 Monte Carlo SS with a ton of power. (and a lot of age and mileage related issues that make it somewhat unreliable.) He bought it 14 years ago and it has been a fun (and expensive) car.

The 2024 Ford Maverick pickup is a hybrid with a 1.85L engine.  We met halfway between our homes which is about 60 miles for each of us.

My wife is overjoyed that he has a reliable vehicle now and was happy she could go for a ride in it.

We made the decision to go have lunch with him within a 10 minute window.  That is not unusual for us as we live our lives in a manner that we can usually change plans at the drop of a hat!!

Have a great week! Mike

Aug 05, 2024 07:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker hi Mike, I get a kick out of how so many people get enthused about a pick-up truck. It's never occurred to me to get one. However, I do drive a hybrid, myself... it's a Honda Accord Hybrid Sports model... so a sleek four door sedan low to the ground that handles like a sports car and gets me 42+ miles to the gallon.

Aug 05, 2024 01:17 PM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Oh, I love this post Nina Hollander, Broker!!!

Let's all be happy for tomorrow is not promised.  

Aug 08, 2024 10:51 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP thank you, Patricia. Being happy is really up to us. 

Aug 08, 2024 11:06 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nina. You can't argue with the words of Marcus Aurelius or Ralph Waldo Emerson. Just ask Endre Barath, Jr. if you are not sure. Enjoy your day. 

Aug 10, 2024 06:12 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wayne Martin hi Wayne... I don't need to ask Endre... I already knew that! :)

Aug 10, 2024 06:19 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Happy is a choice!  Always!   My brother gave me a sweet compliment the other day.  He said.  You know, you have always been the happy one in the family and still are.  I thought that was so sweet of him! 

And here's a fun little sign we have on a wall in the family.  Everyone that comes over loves it.

 

do

more

of

what

makes

you

happy

 

And of course I  second that thought!  Happy Saturday!  Thanks to Carol Williams or I would have missed your fun post Nina!

Aug 10, 2024 01:59 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Anna "Banana" Kruchten hi Anna... happiness is a choice and the older I get the more I avoid people who seem to always be down in the dumps about something. Love the sign!

Aug 10, 2024 02:13 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Nina agreed! Many years ago I gave  up the need to hang out with the negative types.  I wish them well on their path and continue on my path. I ran across one of the worst about 5 years ago and holy smokes she took the cake!

Aug 11, 2024 11:53 AM