March 2008

And as well as there being a plethora of happiness books out there from which to chose there are also, these days, numerous articles on happiness and positive psychology. For those of you who're interested in reading more, check out...

16 March, 2008

There are so many happiness studies and so many happiness books it's hard to know where to start these days. But this article is a good place to begin. Although it doesn't mention "The Happiness Handbook" (I couldn't resist putting in a plug for my...

16 March, 2008

Once again Lou Tice has produced a simple but inspirational tip that we could all use to boost our happiness. Although the example he provices below is more focused on performance I'm sure you'll all be able to apply it to enhancing your own...

15 March, 2008

Check out these two great quotes which indirectly, can be applied to happiness: "Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation." ~ Oscar Wilde Dr. Happy's comments: maybe the so-called "negative emotions" can be used as motivation to drive people...

14 March, 2008

I've already referred to Robert Emmons wonderful book "Thanks" and I've made frequent references to the link between happiness and gratitude but, well here's another...

14 March, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas--Game designers may be the professionals best suited to help humans find happiness in the future. That was the thesis of world-famous alternate-reality game designer Jane McGonigal's Tuesday keynote address at South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) here. McGonigal began her talk by looking at...

13 March, 2008

Increasing performance and profitability the psychological way Organisations that use occupational health psychology and its associated tools are able to work more smartly, become more effective and deliver a wide range of benefits, as Professor Derek Mowbray explains. To find out more about The Happiness Institute's...

13 March, 2008

From www.odemagazine.com Peter Van Dijk | March 2008 issue Professor of happiness For the second time in two weeks, I took the train from the Netherlands to Paris, and for the second time in two weeks I missed my connection in Rotterdam due to a screw-up...

13 March, 2008

I just came across a quote from the French writer/philosopher which in slightly modified form goes...

13 March, 2008

I've often said that happiness is not a solo sport; rather, happiness is just as much about looking after others as it is about looking after ourselves. Happiness is about connecting, relating, interacting and engaging with other people. Please enjoy the following story...

12 March, 2008