1. Breath deeply every day. I'm trying this and have to admit that I do feel better - instantly - when I breath in deeply and exhale slowly.
2. Find a fun volunteer opportunity. Not one that you are *required* or *expected* to do. One that you just find enjoyable. I dance at church, at senior citizen homes ...
3. Subscribe to National Geographic and Popular Science. Then allow yourself to read the editions you want to and ignore the others.
4. Most chapters will do about 25% of what you (lead organization) want.
5. Best kitchen investment: Pampered Chef Citrus peeler. Removes the hesitation to eat fresh oranges and grapefruit.
6. Have a "contact us" page. This year we have received a dozen awesome and unexpected contacts through this page including one yesterday from a long, lost best friend!
7. Find a trainer with a sense of humor and great sense of self. (Yes, I can recommend one.)
8. Shop insurance agents regularly. (Note: they don't have a commitment loyalty.)
9. Thank often but don't expect - or need - thanks in return.
10. Remember birthdays. 
11. Best quote of 2011: "But if we smartened up sooner, we'd end up dumber" - read the research behind it- it'll open your mind!
12. There is a difference between governance and politics.
13. Acknowledge others - thank you Seth for the blog inspiration!
14. Mariner survived 10 years just by having a vision, working hard and believing.

Warm wishes for a blessed and wonderful holiday. We celebrate Christmas so hence the timing of the message, but it's really much larger than a day or a religious belief. It's a wish for happiness and safety and peace for the world.

And when the world doesn't offer you that, here are a few tips for creating some in the space you're in from the Happiness Project.

From ours to yours, enjoy and be happy!

My year on Twitter ...