If you haven’t heard, January 13 – 19 is Hunt for Happiness week! In honor of the new year and this fun idea, the entire Laura U team is sharing some of our resolutions in seeking joy.

Shannon – A Balanced Lifestyle “I love taking Barre classes at Equinox gym. After the holiday pause, I’m ready to get back to my happy place. From their top notch classes to design ambiance, Equinox gym is a beautiful and fun fitness experience that I really enjoy.”

Kelly – The Great Outdoors

“My goal this year is to make more to time be outdoors and enjoy nature. My days can be hectic sometimes due to work or home life that I overlook the simple things. I want to get back to embracing things in nature that bring me happiness. I plan to make time to watch the sunset or look for shapes in a sky full of clouds.”

Britian – Quality Over Quantity

“This year I want to be more conscious about what I’m bringing into my home – clothes, decorative items, food, whatever it may be. My goal is to embrace quantity over quality and really think about why I purchase certain items. —the items I buy, where they come from, how long will they last, is this impulse? I’m one of those people who truly enjoy purging and cleaning out things every few months. However, I wonder if I can decrease the number of things I throw away or donate by not purchasing them in the first place. What would it look like if I didn’t purchase items that I don’t feel are a lifetime (or at least a year-long) investment? I’m still figuring out what the details of this goal looks like, but I’m passionate about the possibilities of it!”

Lexie – Tidying Up

“As part of the New Year, I wanted to adopt a habit that could turn into a great lifestyle change and most importantly, something that is a realistic goal. It just so happens that I came across the Netflix series “Tidying Up” that teaches simple declutter principles to help ease the stress at home. The concentration of this method is to only keep items that “spark joy” in your life. I am moving in a few weeks so I feel that this is the perfect time for me to implement this process. I really look forward to only keeping things that I truly love and cherish versus having a bunch of useless junk messing up my vibe.”

Molly – Home Cooked Meals 

“My Hunt for Happiness Resolution is to cook more! My husband and I often find ourselves getting lazy around dinner time. This normally leads to us opting for restaurants and fast food – not the healthiest option for us physically or financially. Now, we pick two to three new recipes from different cookbooks to try at home each week. Not only have we noticed that we are choosing healthier options and feeling better, but we are able to save money too!”

Jeanifer – New Adventures 

“Trying new thing is always exciting but it is something I really don’t regularly take the time to do. So, my hunt for happiness resolution is to try something new at least twice per month. I am working on a list of new places and interesting activities around town that I would like to try out first. My goal is to check everything off my list by the end of the year. I would like to start by doing indoor skydiving or going to The Escape Games Houston.”

Krystin – Ready to Read 

“My Hunt for Happiness Resolution for this year is to start reading more. Social media and TV have truly gotten the best of me these past few years and it truly does nothing to add value to my day! So, this year I am making it a goal to start reading a book a month!”