Today's world is full  of stress and anxiety. From work to relationships to politics, it's easy to get bogged down and feel like happiness is out of reach. But Neil Pasricha says it doesn't have to be that way. Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, and You Are Awesome. He's also the creator of the award-winning blog 1000 Awesome Things, which celebrates the simple pleasures in life. In 2009, Neil started giving TEDx talks on happiness, which led to him becoming one of the most popular speakers in the world. In this episode, Neil shares some of the simple things you can do to live a happier life. He talks about the importance of gratitude, social connection, and living in the present moment. He also talks about the benefits of exercise, journaling, and getting enough sleep. If you're looking for ways to add more happiness to your life, this episode is for you. Highlights from our conversation: Phones are an addiction and it's time to treat them as such Being cognizant of the good, bad and weird in life Taking the time to sit down with your loved ones and truly connect affords opportunities to learn more about each other, share in each other's triumphs and challenges Know your meaning in life and remain accountable in pursuing it and much more Enjoy!