We are entering one of the most festive times of the year.  Think about it. Most every religion and ethic group will be celebrating something over the next few months.

The range of different celebration is mind numbing while being mind blowing. As a race we go to great length to bring joy to our lives.  We expend huge amounts of energy and resources to guarantee our continuing jubilation.

Obviously, we have an inherent need to be happy; to celebrate the wonder of our own being.   

Now, take a moment to reflect on your business; it is yours to manage; to be as active or passive as you want; to thrive or simply exist; you manage your daily existence; basically, you manage your continuing happiness.

If we have the ability to manage our individual environment, why aren't we happy all the time?  What keeps us from being simply delighted with our existence?

Well, if I gave you that answer than you would know the meaning of life.  And, then you wouldn't read the rest of this article. However, since this is the season for giving, I will give you a hint.

It comes not from a poet; a spiritualist; or even a philosopher; it comes from a logical, scientific mind.

"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things." Albert Einstein.

Wow! That sounds simple enough, right? OK, with that in mind answer this: How many of you have a way to keep happiness, satisfaction, and fun in sight?

Because I'm such a giving person, here's another nugget of knowledge; by linking happiness to goals you automatically create a way to achieve both.

For some of us, it's called a plan, for others it's a guide, and for others it's more like a map.  Regardless of the method, there is a way for you to experience happiness more frequently  . . . . Like daily.

Now, here's Monday Mojo Moment. We are entering one of most joyous and festive times of the year.  This is a perfect opportunity to channel some of that creative and positive energy into your instrument for continued happiness.

Simply put, when you are the happiest, set your personal, professional, and playful goals.

Stay Connected. Stay Happy.