If you’ve been searching for Happy for awhile now, it appears Happy is found within ourselves, rather than being a destination or a group of acquired things.

Darn! that means we might have to put some effort into getting ourselves Happy then.

If that’s the case, I know some women who would much rather go bowling than work at it.  (hint: another way of saying NO to yourself)

To narrow your search for Happy, we thought we’d give you 10 qualities of happy women.  See if you can relate.

1. believing in yourself

2. knowing your true north

3. taking personal responsibility

4. having courage

5. being altruistic

6. embracing optimism

7. being proactive

8. appreciating life

9. being wise and sharing your wisdom

10. persevering

So how did you react to the list?  Are some points true for you?  Are some currently under review? 

It seems how you approach your life makes a qualitative difference in finding happiness and being happy.  And this search needs to be an inside affair.  So The Burnout Queens say reflect deeply, embrace what you have, and change what you can.

And in the meantime….bowling ladies?

xx The Burnout Queens

(list derived from What Happy Women Know: How New Findings in Positive Psychology Can Change Women’s Lives for the Better. 2008 Dan Baker, Cathy Greenberg & Ina Yalof