November 2007

The story below is a wonderful one but many think the essence is in the fact people can fall in love at first sight. As beautiful as this might be, I think the true message in this story is that if one acts on...

13 November, 2007

A new survey of over 1,500 Australians reveals that more than 60 per cent of people are looking forward to getting older and 76 per cent of respondents value the contribution of Australia's ageing population. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) survey was...

12 November, 2007

The following posting was sent out to my makingchanges.com.au weekly tip list but is, I think, just as relevant to readers of this blog as there's no doubt that happiness is at least partly due to exploring what's possible and striving to reach our potential....

12 November, 2007

If you're interested (as I assume you are) in happiness then you probably should also be interested in positive psychology and emotional intelligence. Accordingly, I'm happy to point you towards these articles...

12 November, 2007

World Bank calls for more National Happiness 17 hours ago GUWAHATI, India (AFP) - Other countries need to follow Bhutan's lead in promoting Gross National Happiness as a gauge of national wellbeing, a World Bank official told the Himalayan nation's state newspaper. Bhutan's former king Jigme Singye Wangchuck...

11 November, 2007

Optimism seems to be associated with higher levels of happiness and success in almost every endeavour and profession...

11 November, 2007

Happiness, contentment both factors separating men, women Jillian Hutchison Issue date: 11/8/07 Section: Opinion New research backs up what many women may have thought for years - men are generally happier. A recent survey conducted by a team of researchers, including Princeton economist Alan Krueger, confirms that men find...

11 November, 2007

Being thankful brings happiness Author argues gratitude is key to a quality life Silvio Dobri, The Edmonton Journal Mom was right! If you say thank you, for even the smallest gift or slightest show of kindness, you'll feel happy. Gratitude, says Robert A. Emmons, a professor of...

09 November, 2007