BrainyQuote



Looking for the perfect line for a festive occasion, or seeking a clever quote to share with friends? BrainyQuote is home to thousands, organized by author, category, and more. Don’t miss the wonderful bon mots from the brilliant Mark Twain.

Cowbird




Cowbird is dedicated to representing the human experience, with collaborative tools for sharing personal stories, photos, and videos, which are tagged by theme and place. Start your own multimedia diary here, or take a step into others’ journeys on the site.

cuteoverload.com



here are the cute puppies (and kitties, ducks, turtles—just about every animal species is represented here somewhere). The adorable images and videos found here provide the perfect antidote for when you’re feeling down. (And, we’ve discovered it’s a great way to distract a cranky toddler.)

DailyGood



This free daily newsletter shares a short excerpt from an inspiring true good news story each day, with links to the full articles around the web. Don’t miss their recent publication of Mercy Corps’ tribute to five brave women who are fighting poverty around the globe.

The Quote Garden - Quotes, Sayings, Quotations, Verses

Large, searchable compilation of quotations arranged by topic. Inspirational, thought-provoking, humorous, literary, and special occasion quotes.

1,000,000 Famous Quotes and Quotations | QuotesDaddy

Find Famous Quotes, Inspirational, Motivational, Friendship, Love, and many more quotes. You can save your favorite quotes and share them on your website, blog or profile. Visit Today!

GOOD



GOOD shines a spotlight on innovative projects, companies, and people that are changing the world. See: a teddy bear that helps diabetic kids manage their insulin injections.

GoodlifeZEN



New Zealander Mary Jaksch’s blog has the tagline, “practical inspiration for a happier life,” and she provides it in the form of tips on making true friends, lessons on learning how to meditate, the art of “ninja productivity,” and many more insightful stuffs.

The Good Men Project



Men receive so many mixed messages about how they should behave. The Good Men Project is a thought-provoking multimedia project about what it means to be a “good man” in modern society. Check out Kim Quinn’s essay on “Competent Dads and Other Mythical Creatures.”

GreaterGood 



Subtitled, “the science of a meaningful life,” this UC-Berkeley project focuses on academic research related to happiness and compassion. Take a look at Stanford professor Robert M. Sapolsky’s take on why stress is a chronic problem, and how we can reduce its impact on our lives.

Greatist



Greatist is focused around the notion of helping its readers lead a fitter, healthier—and, as a result, happier—lifestyle. The site features simple recipes, workout tips, and simple lifestyle adaptations to help you improve your mood, energy, and happiness. Don’t miss: 89 Simple Swaps That Could Change Your Life.

Longform.org



The longform journalism at Longform.org isn’t always happy in nature, but it’s consistently fascinating and thought-provoking. Reading links from the site is my favorite way to spend a lazy Saturday morning with coffee and iPad in hand. Take a look at the Best of 2011 list to discover the most compelling journalism from the past year.

KarmaTube



This video site features inspiring videos about heroes, the arts, compelling scientific discoveries, and more, along with tips for taking action. “Home Is Where We Are Together,” a poignant short documentary about an elderly man who cares for his sick wife, is well worth the two minutes it takes to watch.

Marc and Angel Hack Life



This couple is focused on sharing tips on productivity and happiness, with great advice-focused roundups. Take a look at their list of 50 skills that everyone should have, and get learning.

Kickstarter



One of the biggest platforms for online crowdfunding, Kickstarter allows us to learn about and lend financial support to innovative and inspiring artistic and business-focused projects. Click around the site to learn about and help support compelling, and sometimes quirky, efforts, such as the Bonobo Chat app, which will help researchers at the Bonobo Hope Great Ape Trust Sanctuary to better communicate with the bonobo apes who live there.

Milkshake



This daily email features all sorts of actionable tips for making the world a better place to live, as well as interviews with people focused on driving innovation, such as Megan Epler Wood, the founder of the International Ecotourism Society.

Oprah’s Life Lift Blog



Every day, Oprah.com’s Life Lift blog features original short essays by its contributors, and points out the best content on the web to delight and inspire. Check out the blog’s inspiring article about Adrian Anantawan, a one-handed violinist.

Positively Positive



This site features articles from some of the world’s leading experts on self-improvement topics of all sorts, such as health and wellness, parenting, altruism, and loving your job. Check out holistic health counselor Pamela Salzman’s post on 10 ways to help you cut sugar from your diet.

StoryCorps



NPR’s StoryCorps features audio recordings of ordinary Americans’ true stories, which are certain to make you laugh, cry, and take a closer look at your own life. For anyone whose life has been touched by Alzheimer’s, this interview of a father with the disease will ring true.

thingstobehappyabout.com

Have you read the book 14,000 Things to Be Happy About? This site offers a sampling of the inspiration found there, with lists of positive thoughts, events, quotes, and more. You can create your own “happy list” to share with others on the site.

Unclutterer




A more organized life is a happier life. This blog is packed full of tips and tricks to help you organize your home and work, so that everything else can fall into place. Check out the site’s great tips on managing your email while on a work trip.

WorkAwesome



Most of us spend a big chunk of our lives at work—so shouldn’t we be doing everything we can to ensure that our time there is rewarding and fulfilling? WorkAwesome, owned by Tina Su of the also-excellent personal development site Think Simple Now, focuses on strategies for maximizing your productivity and enjoyment around the office.