Happier Place, Author at Happier Place

Aim for “Less Inside. More Outside.” to Get Happier and Healthier

Less inside. More outside. trail between trees and fields during golden hour, Happier Place slogan to get happier and healthier,

Find out how following the “Less inside. More outside” principle can help you be happier – and stay healthier.

Best-Kept Secret: Caladesi Island State Park (Florida)

Sandpipers on the Caladesi Beach just north of Clearwater Beach

Getting to Caladesi Island is as beautiful as the destination itself. One of Tampa Bay Area’s best-kept secrets is hidden in plain sight. It takes some knowledge and effort to get there, which makes the reward even sweeter – and the island less crowded.

Wonder of the World: Chichén Itzá (Yucatán, Mexico)

Pink umbrellas before the Wonder of the World, Chichen Itza pyramid El Castillo, Temple of Kukulkan, Yucatan, Mexico, Happier Place

The ruins of the vast Maya city of Chichén Itzá are astonishing in scale, history, and artistic detail. Not surprising, it’s considered one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

What’s So Great About Birdwatching Anyway?

Here are a few reasons why birdwatching or birding is such a great happier-making activity – and a few tips for how to get started.

Costa Rica’s Most Popular National Park: Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. Worth it?

beach cove surrounded by jungle, Manuel Antonio National Park, Punta Catedral seen from Playa Gemelas

Is Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica’s most popular national park worth a visit despite the crowds? Absolutely! Here’s why…

There’s One For Everyone: The New Happier Place Shirts Are Here!

New Happier Place shirts, short sleeve, long sleeve, inspirational slogans, clothes line, seaside park, palm trees, St Pete, Florida

Finally available online and internationally: our new Happier Place long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts. Hand-printed and 100% soft, lightweight cotton. Sustainable, sweatshop-free, and perfect for feeling great in your happier place.

Gary King: Author, Speaker and The Happiness Experiment (St. Petersburg, Florida)

Gary King has placed over 250 Happiness street signs across St. Petersburg, Florida, in an effort to help people get happier. He calls it The Happiness Experiment.

2021/22 Happier Questions and Happier Inspiration for a Happier You

2021, 2022, Happier Questions and Happier Inspiration for a Happier You, divided path, looking back, planning ahead, divided path

More rewarding than a New Year’s Resolution: Fun, insightful, and motivational prompts and questions to spark a look-back on 2021 and a vision for a happier-making 2022.

It’s That Time: 2022 Happier Place Nature Photography Calendar

2022 Happier Place Calendar, Nature Photography Wall Calendar

The 2022 Happier Place Wall Calendar is here! With 13 nature photos, words of inspiration, and highlighted days for joy and celebration, we wish you all a happier, healthier 2022!

Take a Break in the First Happier Place Tank Top

Mother and daughter laughing, running, St Pete Pier water park, Take a Break. Go outside. Have fun. first Happier Place Tank Top, cotton, racerback, titanium grey

The first Happier Place tank top is so soft and comfortable you’ll probably wish you could wear it all the time.

Unexpected Thrill: The Tallulah Falls in Tallulah Gorge State Park (Georgia, USA)

Tallulah Falls in Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia, waterfall, Tallulah River

The Tallulah Falls and the Tallulah Gorge State Park are a thrill to discover and explore – from the top of the canyon rim, along trails, over a suspension bridge, and on the gorge floor and in the river!

Finally Here: Happier-Making Magnets

Happier Place Slogan Magnets, Take a break go outside have fun, Let's make the world a happier place, Be brave be kind be happier, Disconnect from digital for a natural connection, Less inside more outside, Do more of what makes you happier, inspiration, motivation

You asked for it… The most popular Happier Place phrases are now available as happier-making magnets to inspire you to do more of what makes you happier and the world a better place. Also great as gifts, of course!

Claude and Julien Heron: The Father-Son Team Behind Outdoors Generations (France and Canada)

Julien Heron and father Claude are the outdoor enthusiasts behind Outdoors Generations. Living on different continents, they stay connected through their passion for the outdoors and the goal to inform and inspire others.

Tampa Bay’s Natural Beach Alternative: Hillsborough River State Park (Florida)

Bridge over Hillsborough River, Florida, Tampa Bay

Escape the blazing beach sun and sweltering city: take a break in the shady forest of the Hillsborough River State Park. Enjoy the view from the river on a kayak. Yes, there are gators – and even Class II rapids (but upstream).