Happiness, On Purpose
Posted on October 07, 2020 by Rhonda Daley, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.
What is blocking your happiness? Three things, set in harmony, can change your life.
Most of us know the difference between what lifts us up and what drags us down. Faced with a choice, we reach for what feels good—because deep down, we all want the same essentials: peace of mind, security, comfort, and a rich, meaningful life. Love, joy, and calm are the true markers of human well-being. In that sense, happiness rules.
And yet, life gets noisy. Daily pressures blur our instincts, and we drift from what we know. That’s why I talk about rules for happiness—simple practices that set the stage for a lifetime of well-being. Think of happiness as a symphony played by mind, body, and spirit. When every section is tuned, the music soars. When one part is out of sync, everything feels off.
A Beautiful Mind
The brain is powerful—and contagious to the rest of you. When it’s off-kilter, the ripple shows up as stress, fatigue, and even illness. Early wounds can echo for years; unhappy environments leave marks.
Emotional health begins with how we process life’s experiences. We can’t control every trigger, but we can control our response. Try this tiny rule: pause, breathe, choose. That split second lets the mind weigh consequences and protect your well-being.
Make a habit of emotional check-ins. Notice patterns that keep you stuck—fear, anxiety, old narratives—and name them. Awareness shrinks their power and clears the way for wiser action.
A Strong Body
Your body fuels your brain, and together they shape how happiness feels. Give your body what it needs to self-repair.
Sleep first. Rest resets mood, focus, and resilience.
Check your basics. Ask a qualified professional about possible vitamin or mineral deficiencies that can affect mood and energy.
Move more, every day. Exercise is a natural mood-lifter. Sneak it in: park farther away, take the stairs, stretch between tasks. Small choices add up.
A Grounded Spirit
Spirituality—however you define it—offers a quiet harbor when life turns rough. It might be faith, nature, music, art, or reflective time alone. What matters is the connection: a place inside where you can settle, listen, and be honest.
A healthy spirit nurtures hope, meaning, and courage. Researchers continue to explore how practices like meditation and spiritual engagement may support the body’s capacity to heal. However you approach it, tending the inner life is essential to the whole orchestra.
Happiness isn’t an accident; it’s a practice. Tune your mind. Nourish your body. Anchor your spirit. Do these consistently and compassionately, and the music of your life gets clearer, stronger, and unmistakably yours.
Excerpt from Rhonda Daley’s forthcoming book, “Happiness Rules.” © 2025
This article is an excerpt from Rhonda Daley’s forthcoming book, “Happiness Rules” Copyright 2025.
