February 2007

Socrates apparently once said, "The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear." Dr. Happy says, "The way to experience happiness in your life is to endeavour to do what you think happiness would look like." I based...

08 February, 2007

Stress linked to human interaction costs businesses greatly. Experts at the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have found that each year in the United States, $300 billion (or $7,500 per employee)...

07 February, 2007

What makes people happy? For most individuals, that's a long conversation. But for large groups, researchers have been able to tease out some interesting general findings. By surveying some 80,000 people across the globe, social psychologists were recently able to chart collective levels of satisfaction with...

07 February, 2007

This story has little, if anything to do with happiness life coaching. In fact, it has only an indirect connection with happiness...

07 February, 2007

Vincent van Gogh (the artist) once said - "What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" Dr. Happy says - "What would life be if we had no courage to strive for happiness?" Do what you can to be happy...

07 February, 2007

As I get closer to finishing my day I realise it's been somewhat of a mixed bag. A few hours ago, I was filled with happiness. I'd achieved much and was confident my happiness life coaching programs were progressing well and helping many....

06 February, 2007

I've recently been reading a book of Zen stories and came across the following suggestions (which are supposed to be practised every day) that I believe make for a very sensible approach to living and to happiness! - meditate first thing every morning - get to be...

06 February, 2007

Although I've not yet read it, I recently read about a new book called "The Art of Being Kind" by Stefan Einhorn. I'm definitely going to chase it up but in the mean time I thought I'd share with you a few key points...

05 February, 2007

A recent article in the Business Review Weekly (BRW) argues that changing demographics mean employers will need to be more flexible and understanding of employee needs. Among other things, the combination of a severe job & skills shortage and the growing partcipation of women and...

05 February, 2007