November 2009

There_ã_s a difference between short-term and long-term happiness. Newly published research shows that when you are working out in aerobics class or doing your taxes, you may not enjoy the moment, but you will on average feel happier and more competent when it_ã_s finished. The...

09 November, 2009

by Sherri Fisher Did you know that over two thirds of happiness experiences are relationship oriented? Gratitude is the feeling we experience when we perceive ourselves as the recipient of an intentional gift from another. In many ways, it is the ultimate positive emotion, and for...

06 November, 2009

The Newlywed Study: Research says _ãÄactive listening_ã_ won_ã_t keep couples tuned-in for a happy marriage 2/20/1998FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 20, 1998 JOURNAL OF MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY FROM: Jhodi Redlich (401) 683-5000 or (401) 874-4500 Researchers say _ãÄactive listening_ã_ won_ã_t keep couples tuned-in for a happy marriage: Results...

06 November, 2009

The Only Way to Become Amazingly Great at Something (including happiness)? Practice, practice and more practice...

05 November, 2009

Happiness is the most widely studied positive emotion in Psychology (and not quite coincidentally the topic of one of the most read blog posts on psychologytoday.com for October). The benefits of experiencing happiness go far beyond merely "feeling good", and include a range of physiological...

04 November, 2009

CAMPAIGN URGES AUSTRALIANS TO HELP CHILDREN IN NEED SMILE AGAIN THIS CHRISTMAS For most children, Christmas is a time of happiness and love, smiles and laughter. We can all remember the excitement of Christmas as children _ã_ the anticipation of wondering what our presents might be...

04 November, 2009