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Religious people are happier, studies show
One of the most interesting and provocative social analysts in America today is Arthur Brooks, currently president of the American Enterprise Institute. In his 2006 book "Who Really Cares," Dr. Brooks summarized scores of academic studies demonstrating that religious people give far more to...
Young Women Lesson 6: Finding Joy Now
Mormon Life says: "Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family." - Thomas S. Monson
Discussion Questions• Many people seem to have a negative outlook on life. How can we avoid this attitude and help others look at things in a positive way?• How does listening for and being aware of...
Young Women Lesson 44: Avoiding Crisis Living
Mormon Life says: "Our challenges, including those we create by our own decisions, are part of our test in mortality." -Robert D. Hales
Discussion Questions • In what areas of your life do you procrastinate? What affect does it have on you and on those around you? • How do you choose...
The naive newlywed and the realities of marriage
Mormon Life says: A sweet column about the difficulties and beauties of marriage.
My little sister got married last month. As she and her new husband drove off in a flurry of pink tulle and clanking cans, my aunt and I turned to each other with the same words on our lips: “They...
Money can't buy a stable marriage, BYU study says
Mormon Life says: Proof yet again that the scriptures are true ("where your treasure is . . .").
You can buy cars and houses, boats and vacations, jewelry and jets. But you can't buy a really good marriage. And the more that material things matter to you, the poorer your marriage is likely to...
New Testament Lesson 40: "I Can Do All Things through Christ"
Mormon Life says: Paul's letter to the Philippian saints has been called the "happy letter." In this lesson, find out about the fruits of righteousness, as well as Paul's stirring words in Colossians and Philemon.
INTRODUCTION“Indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul. . .” This phrase from the 13th Article of Faith suggests a link between the members of the Church and Paul’s...
{Lifestyle} Finding More Joy in Womanhood
Mormon Life says: We all lose that lovin' feelin' towards womanhood from time to time. But between the endless amounts of to-dos, the responsibilities, and the occasional snotty nose, there's more than enough room for pure joy in being a woman.
Sometimes I observe women—at church, the grocery store, the park playground. And single or married, what I most often see is a plethora of the “Mom Stance”—hands on hips, furrowed brow, and NO...
Suggestions to find happiness and achievement
Brigham Young University President Cecil O. Samuelson, who is also a member of the Seventy, welcomed students and faculty back to campus during the first campus devotional of the new year on Jan. 4 in the Marriott Center. His wife, Sister Sharon G. Samuelson, also spoke to students. In his...
FHE: Happiness
Mormon Life says: Our birthright—and the purpose of our great voyage on this earth—is to seek and experience eternal happiness.
Conference Talk:For more information on this topic read "Happiness, Your Heritage", by Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Ensign, Nov. 2008, 117–20.Thought:Our birthright—and the purpose of our great voyage on...
USA Today: Happiness is having friends at church
Mormon Life says: Attending church has been proven to increase a person's happiness. Of course, the LDS community already knew that!
Attending religious services regularly and having close friends in the congregation are key to having a happier, more satisfying life, a study finds.Even attending services irregularly — just...
Adventures in Smiling
Mormon Life says: Getting people to smile on demand is a bit tricky. Attempts to get my sizeable family bathed, dressed, and looking pleasant for a picture is like medieval torture. Just saying the words “family portrait” makes me break out in a cold sweat.
When my unenthusiastic family is finally lined up for this mother-initiated activity, I feel great compassion for our frazzled photographer. "Pull that finger out of your nose," the photographer...
Just Keep Trying!
Mormon Life says: The storms of life can be overwhelming spiritually, emotionally, and physically. But do you simply throw up your hands and hold your breath until the sun comes out? I've found that in trying times, it's best to just keep trying!
Life sometimes feels like being in a riptide, those powerful currents that run underneath the ocean. If you're in one and you try to swim directly to shore, the riptide will drag you back out to...
Word of Wisdom: The Fallout
Mormon Life says: Not everyone likes the sensation, but most people who get high would say they're having a great time. Eating hot fudge sundaes is a great time too, but those who keep doing it can wind up paying a pretty "hefty" price. Every choice comes with consequences, and those consequences have a way of adding up.
The Fallout Not everyone likes the sensation, but most people who get high would say they're having a great time. Eating hot fudge sundaes is a great time too, but those who keep doing it can ...
Word of Wisdom: The Quick Fix
Mormon Life says: How high a price are you willing to pay for a quick fix? When you feel pressured, stressed, angry, sad or just plain bored, what are you going to do about it? Will you go for fast relief, no matter what the cost? Will you be taken in by phony advertising? Or will you give it some time, find out everything you can, and think things through?
The Quick Fix Does anyone not like the idea of a quick fix? Instant weight-loss? Cool! Unsightly blemishes gone forever in just one application? Perfect! Magical body-building formula?...
